
The Ironspire Experience
A Typical Day...
Daily Program Time Frame:
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Example of A Daily Schedule:
Day 1: Identity & Orientation (Core Ironspire)
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7:00–8:00: Morning Movement & Mindfulness (Shared)
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8:00–8:30: Breakfast
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8:30–9:30: Welcome & Program Orientation (Shared)
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9:30–10:45: Workshop: Understanding “Forging” (Breakout)
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10:45–11:00: Break
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11:00–12:15: Workshop: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation (Breakout)
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12:15–1:00: Lunch
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1:00–2:15: Outdoor Team Challenge: The Chain Reaction (Shared)
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2:15–3:00: Reflection & Journaling (Breakout)
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3:00–3:15: Snack & Break
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3:15–4:45: Mentor 1:1s and Personal Time (Breakout)
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4:45–5:00: Group Closeout
Day 2: Tools & Household Repair Day (Offsite Workshop)
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7:00–8:00: Bus/Travel to Workshop & Safety Briefing
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8:00–8:30: Breakfast at Workshop
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8:30–10:00: Tool Safety & Identification (Breakout by age)
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10:00–10:15: Break
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10:15–12:00: Basic Repairs: Hand Tools, Painting, Assembly (13–15); Power Tools & Carpentry (16–17); Advanced Repairs & Mentoring (18–19)
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12:00–12:45: Lunch
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12:45–2:15: Home Maintenance Practicum (e.g., drywall, fixtures, simple wiring)
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2:15–3:00: Reflection & Journaling (Breakout)
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3:00–3:15: Snack & Break
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3:15–4:45: Group Project: Build or Repair Item for Camp/Community
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4:45–5:00: Group Closeout & Bus Return
This structure allows for immersive, focused learning on each skill area, maximizes the value of off-site resources, and maintains the Ironspire Experience’s holistic, cohort-based approach.
