Small-group coaching where kids build confidence through teamwork, challenge, and real-world connection

Growth Groups

Growth Groups

Small-group coaching where kids build confidence through teamwork, challenge, and real-world connection

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Small-group youth coaching

4-6 kids per group - Ages 6-8 or 9-12

30-minute weekly remote sessions

6 week series - Available nationwide

At a Glance

Small-group youth coaching - 4-6 kids per group - Ages 6-8 or 9-12 30-minute weekly remote sessions - 6 week series - Available nationwide

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Who This is For

Growth Groups are for kids who:

  • Hesitate in groups or leadership roles

  • Struggle to make friends or join play

  • Spend too much time alone or on screens

  • Lack confidence around peers

  • Would benefit from being part of a team

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a group of people sitting on top of a stone wall

Between sessions the kids, parents, & coach stay connected through a shared group chat & document.

Thats where confidence and friendships are built.

How It Works

Six kids and a coach meet via Zoom for six weeks.

The kids connect by working together on weekly missions and take on rotating leadership roles.

  • Real-life peer interactions

  • Outdoor activity

  • Making plans with others

  • Trying new things

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a person sitting on a fallen tree in a forest

But they don't only practice social skills within the group. They apply them in real life throughout each week.

The missions are designed to encourage:

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Example Missions

60-point team challenge

  • Say hi and smile to someone new (1 pt)

  • Invite someone to a playdate (5 pt) etc.

Secret agent

  • Complete a social or personal task secretly

  • Teammates guess based on the result

Team project

  • Choose, create, and present something together

  • Examples: "Top 5 ways to make a friend", "best outdoor games", etc.

Nature art

  • Draw or paint in an outdoor space

  • Share with the group the following week

Active navigator

  • Spend 60 minutes outside with a friend or family member

  • Bonus points for multiple days

Missions are selected based on group's age, needs, and goals

Rotating Leadership Roles

  • Team Captain

  • Brainstormer

  • Action leader

  • Energy Booster

  • Time keeper

  • Storyteller

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  • 30- minute small-group session

    • Warm-up activity

    • Quick skill or mindset focus

    • Introduce new mission

    • Assign leadership roles

  • Complete mission as a team throughout the week

  • Reflect and discuss mission in following session

What A Week Looks Like

Each session and mission are designed to be engaging and interactive.

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What Your Child Will Gain

  • Stronger teamwork and communication

  • Increased confidence in group settings

  • More motivation to play outside

  • Greater resilience and independence

  • A sense of belonging and connection

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Join a Growth Group

Weekly missions, real-world action, and measurable progress.

Join a small group of 3-5 peers and start building confidence together.

6-Week Coaching Plan: $180

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people playing cards on table
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Built on Real Experience

Balance Lab is led by a coach with 10+ years working with children in sports, outdoor environments, and skill-based learning.

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FAQ

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