Camp Venture Facilitator Training & Toolkit (Certification Included)
"Empowering changemakers through play and purpose."

Overview:
This hands-on training is designed for community builders, facilitators, consultants, and anyone interested in starting their own consultancy or creative business. Gain the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to create workshops and playshops that drive meaningful engagement with young people and communities, build relationships, and inspire social change. Participants will dive into the core principles of community development, discover creative approaches to engaging young people and communities, and learn how to incorporate the Camp Venture game into their work.

Training Highlights:
• Community Development Principles:
Explore the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) methodology and learn how to empower individuals by focusing on their strengths, resilience, and resources.
• Creative Approaches to Engagement:
Learn interactive and innovative methods for engaging diverse groups. See how play breaks down barriers, sparks collaboration, and drives social innovation.
• Lead Dynamic Playshops:
Enhance your facilitation skills by creating purpose-driven playshops (workshops using play) that promote reflection, participation, and positive community change.
• Interactive Tools:
Experience the Camp Venture board game and learn how it can drive collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in group settings.
• Real-World Case Studies:
Review successful community projects that showcase the impact of ABCD, co-design, and creative facilitation.
• Certification:
Earn your Camp Venture Certified Facilitator credential upon completion, enabling you to lead playshops and workshops within your community or organisation.

Training Outcomes:
• Practical Experience: Learn to use the Camp Venture game as a tool to foster teamwork, build trust, and inspire social change—especially within young people and communities.
• Facilitation Skills: Gain confidence in offering playshops that engage groups, especially young people, and stimulate meaningful conversations.
• Community Development Understanding: Develop insight into how community principles like ABCD can inform and elevate your practice, particularly when working with young people or as a social entrepreneur.
• Immediate Application: Walk away with actionable tools and strategies you can apply in your work—helping youth, organisations, and communities thrive.

Trainer/Facilitator:
Dimitrios Papalexis
Founder of Soulgen, an award-winning consultant in youth and community development. Dimitrios specializes in ABCD, psychodrama, storytelling, and creative engagement. With a proven track record across sectors, he is passionate about driving participatory social change.

Training Provider:
Soulgen partners with local governments, NGOs, and community organisations to deliver impactful training. With over 500 professionals trained, Soulgen is committed to supporting community-led change through capacity-building and practical tools.

Location:
Voyager Point Community Centre
50 Orlando Cres, Voyager Point NSW 2172, Australia

Connect with Us:
For more info, contact dimitrios@soul-gen.com.au
Group discounts and invoices available for government or staff attendees. Tailored training for organisations is also available.

Join Us in Transforming Communities!
Let’s collaborate, learn, and make a lasting impact together. We look forward to supporting you as you strengthen your practice and promote collaboration across sectors.

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https://ideationgames.com.au/

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