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Agile Adventures for Kids
Learn • Play • Adapt

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Agile Adventures for Kids helps children build life skills they’ll use forever—focus, teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, and adaptability through fun, hands-on activities inspired by Agile principles. Designed by professional Agile Coaches from Great Lakes Agile, our programs turn learning into an adventure where kids grow through curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.

Why Agile for Kids?

The world is changing fast. Kids need more than academics—they need skills for life.

Agile Adventures for Kids teaches children how to:

  • Work well with others

  • Break big challenges into manageable steps

  • Learn from mistakes without fear

  • Communicate clearly and respectfully

  • Stay focused and motivated

  • Adapt to change with confidence

All lessons are age-appropriate, playful, and grounded in real-world skills kids can use at school, at home, and beyond.

What Kids Learn (Without Even Realizing It)

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Our sessions feel like games, but they are carefully designed to build:

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Core Life Skills
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  • Confidence & self-expression

  • Emotional awareness

  • Responsibility & ownership

  • Growth mindset

Thinking & Learning Skills
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  • Problem Solving

  • Prioritization

  • Goal Setting

  • Reflection & Imroement

Social Skills
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  • Teamwork

  • Listening

  • Respectful Disagreement

  • Leadership & Empathy

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  • Problem Solving

  • Prioritization

  • Goal Setting

  • Reflection & Imroement

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Our Programs

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Agile Explorers (Ages 8-12)

Focus: Planning, collaboration, and accountability Kids work in small teams to complete fun “missions” using Agile concepts. Activities include:

  • Paper plane factories

  • LEGO® challenges

  • Sprint-style games

  • Goal setting & reflection

Agile Thinkers (Ages 13–15)

Focus: Leadership, adaptability, and communication Teens learn how to manage tasks, collaborate effectively, and reflect on progress—skills that prepare them for high school and beyond. Activities include:

  • Team simulations

  • Problem-solving challenges

  • Leadership games

  • Real-world scenario discussions

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How We Teach (Our Approach)

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    Learn by Doing

    No lectures. Kids learn through play, movement, teamwork, and reflection.

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    SAFe® & Supportive Environment

    Children are encouraged to try, fail, learn, and grow—without fear or pressure.

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    Human-Centered Coaching

    We focus on emotional safety, inclusion, and confidence-building, not competition.

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    Future-Ready Thinking

    While kids don’t use AI tools directly, our programs build the adaptability, critical thinking, and collaboration skills needed for the future.

For Parents

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    Agile Adventures for Kids helps your child:

  • Build confidence and independence

  • Improve focus and organization

  • Learn healthy teamwork and communication

  • Develop resilience and adaptability

  • Enjoy learning again

    Parents receive:

  • Program overview

  • Skill focus areas

  • Optional feedback summaries

  • Guidance on reinforcing lessons at home

Guidance on reinforcing lessons at home

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We partner with:

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Schools
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AFTER - SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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LIBRARIES
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COMMUNITY CENTERS
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Schools

Formats available:

  • One-day workshops

  • Multi-week programs

  • Custom group sessions

    WE BRING

  • Proven coaching experience

  • Educational empathy

  • Structured yet playful learning

  • A strong focus on values, safety, and growth

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Why Great
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Agile Adventures for Kids is created and delivered by professional Agile Coaches from Great Lakes Agile, a trusted name in human-centered transformation and learning.

Location & Availability

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Chicago area (in-person)
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Virtual sessions available worldwide
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