12:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Welcome & Introductions with Helena Richardson

Children will break up into small groups and solve challenges as a way to work with their new friends (creating a Lego build, building a magnetic tower, or solving a puzzle)

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Teamwork Challenge

Children will break up into groups of two and compete to create the tallest tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows. 

Young Capitalist Corporation with Ernest Taylor

Our young capitalists will explore what it takes to build a company. Awakening Founder Ernest Taylor will help children name their company, determine costs, and how to best advertise and "manufacture" goods. Children will sell stock at Friday's Family Dinner, deliver goods at Saturday's Luncheon, and pay a dividend to stockholders. 

Cookie Baking & Tour of The Cloister's Bakeshop

Stock Sale Preparation

Our young capitalists will put what they've learned into practice by making posters to advertise their company and prepare for selling stock at Family Dinner! 

4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

5:45 - 6:30 p.m.

Family Free Time

Stock Sale & Family Dinner

6:15 - 9:00 p.m.

Children's Entertainment: Captain Character

Children will enjoy a magical world of entertainment with Jacksonville, Florida's leading Kid Show performer, Captain Character. 

8:45 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Story Time: The Test of Lionhood followed by Courage Capes

Children will follow Lucas the Lion's courageous journey to save his sister, Chloe, who gets poisoned by night-scorch thorns. Many obstacles stand in his path, but when a legendary lion shows up, Lucas's world changes. Join Lucas as he learns what it means to be a real lion through lessons like bravery and perseverance. Children will then make their own courage capes. 

Cookie Sale Preparation

Our young capitalists will prep their "goods" for distribution during the luncheon.

Luncheon & Children's Cookie Sale

12:15 - 4:15 p.m.

4:15 - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Virtue Olympics: Children's Sports Clinic

Children will participate in a Sports and Virtue clinic run by former Division I University of Connecticut soccer player Samantha Kelley and Olympic trial qualifying runner and coach Tracey Guerrette. Children will learn the value and true purpose of sport, as well as how to grow in virtue and incorporate this greatness into their everyday lives. Weather permitting, the clinic will be held outdoors in The Cloister Garden. 

Story Time with James Wessel: The Fire Cat

Games and Puzzle Time

Family Free Time

Pizza Party & Movie Night

1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Talk 1: Capitalism vs. Socialism

• Andy Puzder - Former CEO, CKE Enterprises and Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation

2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Virtue Olympics: Youth & Young Adults Sports Clinic

Teens and young adults will participate in a Sports and Virtue clinic run by former Division I University of Connecticut soccer player Samantha Kelley and Olympic trial qualifying runner and coach Tracy Guerrette. Attendees will learn the value and true purpose of sport, as well as how to grow in virtue and incorporate this greatness into their everyday lives.

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Talk 2: Your Money Made Simple

• John Coleman - Managing Partner, Sovereign's Capital, and Author: Harvard Business Review Guide to Crafting Your Purpose

10:15 - 10:50 a.m.

Talk 3: The Most Important Decision You Will Make for Your Future

• J.P. De Gance - President, Communio

10:55 - 11:30 a.m.

Talk 4: Standing Up for Your Values in Tough Situations

• Samantha Kelley - Founder, FIERCE Athlete