Workshop

Name Games and Team Builders to Establish Community

Young people need to feel a sense of ownership, connection, and input to stay engaged in the learning process. Launch your program with this training. The first few weeks of your school/program year is your opportunity to create community, build relationships and establish norms. A group that develops a strong community early on will establish the growth mindset that learning is a journey of self-discovery. They will be able to navigate conflict and push themselves and each other to build skills. The icebreakers and team builders in this workshop are innovative and hands-on! Get youth moving, talking, and reflecting as a team whether they are in the classroom or on the field.

Please select the date and time options that best fit your schedule.

Option

Clear

Price:

$6,000

Session Objectives

Practice facilitation techniques that promote physical and emotional safety.
Identify opportunities for youth participation and leadership.
Learn how to facilitate 5 icebreakers/teambuilders to support connection

Ideal For

Educators
School Counselors
Extended Day Staff
Youth Practitioners

Trainers

Fong Marcolongo

Fong Marcolongo is a passionate facilitator and curriculum designer known for her ability to listen deeply, connect authentically, and bring her clients’ stories to life through thoughtful, collaborative design processes. With over a decade-plus of experience in social-emotional learning (SEL), youth leadership development, and community engagement, Fong specializes in crafting curricula that are not just informative, but transformative.

At the core of Fong’s work is a commitment to human-centered learning. She partners with organizations and communities, ensuring that each project reflects the voices, values, and lived experiences of the people involved. Whether facilitating group discussions or designing a program, Fong creates environments where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Her curriculum design process is rooted in cultural humility and liberatory co-design. Fong works alongside clients to explore their vision, build capacity, and translate complex ideas into practical, engaging tools that drive impact. Her portfolio includes more than 15 custom-designed curricula focused on SEL, community engagement, and youth leadership—all tailored to the unique needs of the communities she serves.

Fong’s facilitation style is dynamic and compassionate, creating space for structure and spontaneity. She expertly guides teams through collaborative problem-solving, helping them create equitable, just solutions that center joy and transformation. As a strategic consultant, Fong’s insights help organizations navigate change, enhance capacity, and activate their full potential.

Fong is an avid learner when not working, constantly exploring new cultures and ideas. She dreams of starting an Asian aunties dance crew in her 50s while tending to her growing collection of plants and expanding her work as an emerging podcast producer.

Shelley Kuang

Shelley Kuang (she/they) is a dedicated SEL champion and youth development practitioner known for their ability to foster inclusive, transformative spaces through collaborative design and engagement. With a deep commitment to social justice, community care, and liberation, Shelley has built a professional journey that centers on creating meaningful, systemic change through capacity building and systems thinking.

At the heart of Shelley’s work is a vision for abolition and liberation, rooted in community-driven solutions. They partner with organizations and communities to ensure that each initiative reflects the values, stories, and lived experiences of those most impacted. Whether co-stewarding projects like APSC’s 2nd anthology of writings from currently and formerly incarcerated APIs and their families or facilitating community dialogue, Shelley ensures that every voice is honored and heard.

Shelley’s curriculum implementation and organizational development approach is grounded in cultural humility and a liberation-focused mindset. They collaborate closely with clients to co-create processes that build capacity, promote intersectionality, and drive long-term impact. Shelley’s portfolio includes contributions across curriculum design, event planning, and arts administration—all designed to address the unique challenges and strengths of the communities they serve.

With a facilitation style that is compassionate, process-oriented, and adaptable, Shelley expertly guides teams through collaborative problem-solving and data-driven evaluation to develop solutions rooted in joy, equity, and justice. As a solution-seeker and strategic collaborator, Shelley’s insights empower organizations to navigate complexity and amplify their impact.

When not working, Shelley enjoys embracing resilience practices, reconnecting with their body through movement, and basking in nature’s beauty. They find joy in crafting, indulging in sweet treats, and cherishing time with their nibblings, always seeking moments of play and connection in the everyday.

Let’s Talk

Lisette Ostrander

Director of Education at Beyond Differences

Sarah Wan

Executive Director at CYC

Priscilla Parchia

Program Manager, Expanded Learning

Ay'Anna Moody

Director, Social Impact & Generation Thrive

Rodd Lee

Assistant General Manager, External Affairs

Erin Gutiérrez

Director of Learning & Development

Ariana Bayer

Manager of Family Programs

Pam Connie

Jill Nielsen

Felix Caraballo

PMB

P. Marcia Brown

Deanna Grant-Curtis

Carla Williams-Namboodiri

Profesora de Inglés y Humanidades, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Middle School English and Humanities Teacher

MAT

Mei Ann Teo

Assoc Artistic Director, Director of New Work, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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