Is This Right For My Child

Designed for kids ages 6-12 who:

• Hesitate to engage in groups or leadership roles

• Need support making friends and initiating play

• Lack confidence around peers

• Spend too much time alone or on screens

• Would benefit from being part of a team

Small-group youth coaching - 4-6 kids per group - Ages 6-8 or 9-12 - Weekly group missions 30-minute weekly sessions - 6 week series (or ongoing) - Available nationwide

At a Glance

How It Works

Kids meet, connect, and work as a team to complete weekly missions that encourage:

• Real-life interaction

• Outdoor activity

• Social confidence

Between sessions, they stay connected through a group chat and work together on missions throughout the week.

Kids don't just socialize in the group, they take it into real life.

Weekly missions encourage them to talk to new people, make plans, and try new things outside the session. Thats where real confidence and friendships are built.

Why it Works

What Your Child Will Gain

• Stronger teamwork and communication

• Confidence making friends

• Motivation to play outside

• Greater resilience and independence

• A sense of belonging and purpose

• Icebreaker and connection

• Review of last week's mission

• Learn a practical skill

• Introduce new mission

• Assign leadership roles

What Sessions Look Like

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 without revealing it

  • Teammates will guess the task based on the outcome

• Team project

  • Choose, create, and present a project together

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

• Nature art

  • Draw or paint in a favorite spot outside

  • Share with the group the next week

• Active navigator

  • Spend 60 minutes outside with a friend or family

  • Bonus points for multiple days

Missions are selected based on group's needs and goals

• Team Captain

• Brainstormer

• Action leader

• Group progress document

• Personal progress document

• Social skill resources

• Group chat (kids, parents, coach)

Rotating Leadership Roles

Included Resources

• Energy Booster

• Time keeper

• Storyteller

How It Works

1. Click 'Get Started'

2. We determine if it's a good fit

3. Choose a session time

4. Complete your welcome pack

5. Begin sessions

Welcome Pack Contents

• Parent Questionnaire

• Child Questionnaire (Navigator Notes)

• Coaching Agreement, Guidelines, & Code of Ethics

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.

FAQ

Start with a few common questions or explore the full FAQ page for more details.