Paradigm Shift

Paradigm Shift’s Summer Camps take the pressure off your team while delivering transformational experiences your students will remember. Whether you need a single day or a full week of programming, we provide tailored, experiential content aligned with your goals, so you can meet your objectives without lifting a finger.

Our Approach to Camp Programming:

Tailored: We collaborate with your team to design a program that fits your students’ needs, priorities, and grant objectives.

Experiential: Every session is built on Kolb’s Learning Cycle—hands-on, discussion-based, and actionable—so students stay engaged and learning sticks.

Proven: With 1,300+ events delivered nationwide, our team of high-impact facilitators consistently earns top ratings from GEAR UP and TRIO leaders.

Seamless: You provide the venue and students—we take care of the curriculum, facilitator, and materials.

Topic Options:

Session Lengths: 3 to 6 hours per day.
Available Formats: 1-day, multi-day, or full-week camps.
Customization: 100% aligned to your student needs and grant objectives.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy: Prepare students for the future by demystifying artificial intelligence, teaching them how AI impacts everyday life, careers, and decision-making. Students will gain a working understanding of AI concepts, learn to think critically about technology’s role, and explore how to responsibly harness AI to create new opportunities for themselves and their futures.
• Empower For Employment: Help students discover their career interests and strengths while providing them with strategies to increase hireability and prioritize meaningful work.
• Destination Degree: Guide students on the path to higher education, helping them overcome obstacles and take actionable steps toward their academic goals.
• Wellness Inventory: Teach students how to improve self-care habits, maintain wellness, and shine in all areas of life through introspective activities.
• Dollars and Sense: Introduce financial literacy concepts in a fun, engaging way, teaching students strategies to save, grow wealth, and prioritize financial goals.
• The GRIT Factor: Foster resilience by encouraging students to develop perseverance, bounce back from setbacks, and adopt a growth mindset.
• Social-Emotional Toolkit: Boost emotional intelligence by helping students understand themselves and others, build empathy, and develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Collective Brilliance: Teach students the value of teamwork by expanding their skills for collaboration, achieving common goals, and fostering a cooperative environment.
• Becoming A Leadership Catalyst: Focus on leadership development by allowing students to practice leadership skills, take initiative, and discover their personal leadership style.
• Success Blueprint: Habits and Goals: Help students develop life-changing habits, set goals, and build a personalized blueprint for continuous success.
• 21st Century Skills For Success: Equip students with the adaptability and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Paradigm Shift’s Customized Workshops equip your students with real-world skills through interactive learning experiences designed to spark growth, confidence, and college or career readiness. Whether you need a single session or a recurring series, we deliver high-energy programming aligned with your program objectives.

Our Approach to Workshop Programming:

Tailored: We collaborate with your team to create workshops that support your grant priorities and meet your students where they are.

Engaging: Grounded in Kolb’s Learning Cycle, our sessions are hands-on, discussion-driven, and intentionally built to deepen learning through action and reflection.

Proven: With 1,300+ events delivered nationwide, our facilitators consistently earn top reviews from GEAR UP and TRIO leaders.

Seamless: You bring the students and venue—we take care of the rest: facilitation, content, and materials.

Topic Options:

Session Lengths: 1 to 3 hours per session
Available Formats: single or multi-session series
Customization: 100% aligned to your goals and student outcomes

• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) LITERACY: Prepare students for the future by demystifying artificial intelligence, teaching them how AI impacts everyday life, careers, and decision-making. Students will gain a working understanding of AI concepts, learn to think critically about technology’s role, and explore how to responsibly harness AI to create new opportunities for themselves and their futures.
• 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: Equip students with real-world skills in communication, responsibility, and teamwork to thrive in school, work, and life.
• ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Boost student performance with proven strategies for active listening, memory retention, and effective study habits.
• CAREER PLANNING: Help students uncover their strengths, refine their personal presence, and confidently pursue career opportunities.
• COLLEGE READINESS: Prepare students for college success with expert guidance on time management, academic planning, and campus life.
• MONEY MANAGEMENT: Teach students smart budgeting, saving, and financial habits to build a strong foundation for lifelong financial stability.
• LEADERSHIP: Develop future leaders with skills in strategic thinking, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathy to help students build meaningful relationships and resilience.
• TEAMWORK: Empower students with collaboration skills that foster trust, problem-solving, and success in group environments.
• WELLNESS: Promote balance and well-being through mindfulness, stress management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• FUN: Foster connections and celebrate individuality with activities designed to energize, motivate, and strengthen peer relationships.
• OR LET US DECIDE FOR YOU: Let us take the lead and select the best session to meet your students’ needs.

Paradigm Shift’s PD sessions are built for today’s educational realities—offering practical, high-impact experiences for K–12 educators, staff, and school leaders. Whether you’re developing classified staff, empowering classroom teachers, or building leadership capacity among site or district-level teams, our customizable workshops equip your team with real-world tools that build trust, strengthen collaboration, and improve outcomes.

Tailored, Practical, Proven, and Seamless

Tailored: Every session is designed to match your goals and address your school or district’s most pressing needs.

Practical: Your team will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately—no fluff, just tools that work.

Proven: Grounded in research-backed leadership frameworks trusted by thousands of schools nationwide.

Seamless: You bring the team. We handle the materials, the facilitator, and the session flow, making your job easier.

TOPIC OPTIONS:

• COMMUNICATE LIKE A LEADER: Master the power of clear, direct, and motivating communication—whether you’re leading a classroom, a department, or a school.

• BUILD A CULTURE OF TRUST: Learn practical tools to create a high-trust environment that boosts morale, deepens collaboration, and supports better outcomes.

• HIGH-IMPACT TEAMWORK: Unite your staff with strategies that increase collaboration, solve problems faster, and strengthen professional relationships.

• LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE: Discover how to make strong decisions, model accountability, and grow your influence—even in the toughest situations.

• NAVIGATE CHANGE WITH CLARITY: Equip your staff to adapt and thrive through change, using tools that minimize disruption and maintain momentum.

• CUSTOM SESSION: We’ll tailor the session to tackle your school’s most urgent challenges—bringing practical solutions your team can apply right away.