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InterPlay Leaders Gathering Back to Basic 📍 The DeKoven Center | Racine, Wisconsin 📅 July 22–26, 2026
It’s time to gather and lead with deep play once again! Join us for the InterPlay In-Person Leaders Gathering 2026 at the beautiful DeKoven Center in Racine, Wisconsin.
This year’s gathering promises to be a transformative experience, bringing together leaders from all walks of life for deep play, meaningful connection, and skill-building in a peaceful and inspiring setting.
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| Collaborative Play – Dive into play and creativity with a community of passionate leaders. This is a space where your ideas can come alive, with opportunities to co-create workshops, discussions, and spontaneous experiences.
Skill-Building – Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in education, racial equity, spirituality, or art-making, this gathering offers tools and practices to support your leadership journey. |
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| Connection & Conversation – Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow leaders. Share challenges, successes, and ideas that move you. Collaborate and support each other in advancing the work of InterPlay.
Opportunities to Lead – We will explore the beauty of leading from a place of presence and play, helping you tap into your unique gifts and strengthen your leadership capacity. |
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Who’s Invited This gathering is open to all Life Practice Program and Leader Training Program graduates, as well as anyone currently participating in either program. |
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Join Us Come ready to play, create, perform, relax, laugh, and connect deeply with others. This gathering will ignite your spirit and support your leadership journey. We can't wait to gather together in the heart of Wisconsin for this special experience! |
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Wednesday, July 22nd Day 1
2:00 - 5:30 PM Check-in
5:30 - 6:45 PM Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 PM Opening Session - Whole Group play led by staff & planning team |
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Thursday - July 23rd Day 2 |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Gather
9:45 AM Whole Group InterPlay
11:45 AM Closing |
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| 2:00 - 3:30 PM Whole group Dreamshop session Calling Us Together, Grace led & Incremental Practices for Addressing Hurt & Harm
3:45 - 5:00 PM Affinity Groups |
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| 7:15 PM Gathering for Evening Session
7:30 - 9:30 PM Community Witnessing/ InterPlay Performance facilitated by Renee & Masankho |
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Friday, July 24th Day 3 |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 AM Breakfast 9:15 AM Gather with InterPlay
9:45 AM Warm-up
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Deep Play Group InterPlay Session BIPOC Led |
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| 2:00 - 3:15 PM Leader’s Self-Organized Playshops
3:45 - 5:00 PM Leader’s Self-Organized Playshops |
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7:00 - 9:30 PM Community Witnessing Performance facilitated by Agnotti & Vibhuti |
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Saturday, July 25th Day 4 |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Gather
9:30 AM Whole group InterPlay session led by Emerging/Art & Social Change Leaders
11:15 AM -12:15 PM InterPlay Memorial Celebration |
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| 2:00 - 3:30 Regional Shout Outs & Play
3:45 - 5:00 Leader’s Self-Organized Playshops |
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| 7:00 PM Gathering for Celebration of New Leader’s Hoopla
7:30 - 9:30 PM Community Witnessing and Performance Facilitated by Christine & Sacil |
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| 8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast
9:15 Gather & Warm-up
9:45 Closing InterPlay Session & Gwace Operative Reveal
Noon Clean Up - We'd love support on this
Noon - 12:30 Boxed lunches to go & hopefully an ease filled journey home
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As an organization committed to generosity, 10% of all contributions for general operating will be allocated for general scholarships, supporting our commitment to accessible programs —donate today! |
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