Description
SOAR Back to School Family Conference
Friday, August 2nd - Sunday, August 4th
Join us at the SOAR Back to School Family Conference, a free event designed to empower, enlighten and engage families as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Hosted in the serene surroundings of the Jackson Revival Center Church in Jackson, Mississippi, this conference offers a rich blend of workshops, interactive sessions, and inspiring talks. Our aim is to equip parents and children with the right tools and mindset to kick start the new school year on a positive note.
We believe that family plays a crucial role in a child's educational journey. So, come along, let's SOAR together towards a successful and exciting new school year!
*In order to take advantage of Health & Wellness Assessments and screenings provided by the Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, you must fill out an additional pre-registration form found here: SCREENING REGISTRATION
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday
- 1pm - 4pm | Free Haircuts
- 1pm - 6pm | Biometric Screenings, Dental Screenings, Facials, and Nail Care
- 3pm & 4pm | Grooming Tips and Demonstrations and Nutrition Management Sessions
- 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm) | Youth & Young Adult Concert
Saturday
- 9am | Conference Opener & General Health Session for Youth
- 10am | Soul Ties: Every Teen's Battle (ages 13-17)
- 10am - 10:55am | Healthy Friendships (ages 5-12)
- 10:55am - 11:45am | CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- Mental Health (ages 13-17)
- Financial Smarts (ages 5-12)
- Sports Physicals & Well Child Exams*
- Mental Health for Parents
- 11:45am - 12:30pm | CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- Sexual Health Panel for Females (ages 10-17)
- Sexual Health Panel for Males (ages 13-17)
- Financial Smarts for Parents
- Mental Health (ages 5-9)
- Biometric Screenings & Well Child Exams* (ages 5-12)
- 12:30pm - 2pm | Lunch & Learn - Fostering Respect for Family and Community, and Cultivating Family Values
- 12:30pm - 1:50pm | CONCURRENT SESSIONS
- Gang Education & Gun Crime (parents and children ages 13-17)
- Gun Safety (ages 5-12)
- Well Child Exams*
- 2:15pm - 5pm | Field Day Activities & Sports Physicals*, School Supplies Giveaway
Sunday
- 9am | Morning Worship Service
*Health & Wellness Assessments provided by the Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center require an additional registration found here: SCREENING REGISTRATION
Date & Time
Aug 2, 2024 1:00 PM - Aug 4, 2024 9:00 AM