Discover What Matters
Explore their interests and brainstorm things they'd love to learn, improve, or accomplish.
Future Leaders
Workshop
Dream Big. Set Goals. Make It Happen!
A fun, interactive introduction to goal-setting for kids ages 10 to 13!
- Thu, Nov 19, 2026
- 5–6 PM
- Ages 10–13
- $35 per child
Westside Community Center, 2932 S. IH-35 Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Upstairs: elevator to 2, first door on the right.
Big dreams need a starting point
Big dreams are great. Knowing where to start can make all the difference. Through games, creative challenges, and hands-on activities, kids explore their interests, learn how to set meaningful goals, and discover practical ways to work toward them.
What will kids learn?
Set Meaningful Goals
Narrow their ideas down to three personal goals and learn what makes a goal realistic and achievable.
Create an Action Plan
Break goals into smaller steps, identify possible obstacles, and decide where to start.
Grow Their Confidence
Practice making choices, sharing ideas at their own pace, and recognizing the value of small steps forward.
How will they learn?
No long lectures. Kids learn by doing, in a welcoming, supportive small group.
- Creative brainstorming. Explore possibilities and discover personal interests.
- Fun decision-making challenges. Practice choosing priorities and making decisions.
- Goal-setting activities. Turn ideas into specific goals and manageable steps.
- Real-life scenarios. Explore what to do when things don't go according to plan.
Why does goal-setting matter?
Confidence grows through experience, not just encouragement. Research suggests that experiences of successfully mastering challenges are strongly associated with adolescents' belief in their own abilities.
Kleppang, Steigen & Finbråten, BMC Public Health (2023) (opens in a new tab)
From our parents
It is nice for the kids to hear these things from someone with experience. It also gave me great ideas for conversations and games to try.
My child has had a great experience in Life Skills Labs. He comes out happy and excited after the session and is always looking forward to going back. He specifically enjoys the games and group activities and loves interacting with other kids. I highly recommend this class for other families!
Questions parents ask
Can I drop my child off, or should I stay?
Kids take part on their own, and parents are welcome to stay.
What should my child bring?
A water bottle and comfortable clothes. Everything else is provided.
What if we can't make it, or need a refund?
Call or text us at (210) 580-4128 or email info@lifeskillslabs.org.
Big Dreams Start With Small Steps!
Small-group workshop. Space is limited.
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