2026 Reclaiming Youth Seminars

Join Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van Bockern, co-authors of Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future, and Mark Freado, a leader in the reclaiming youth movement, at the Reclaiming Youth Seminars in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!

Grounded in resilience research showing that inner strengths and external supports are essential for positive youth development, the Reclaiming Youth Seminars offer practical skills for success with our most challenging children and youth.

Attend a pre-conference

The Art of Kid Whispering (2-day training) – July 13-14
Cultures of Respect: Re-Righting History (1-day workshop) – July 15

Reclaiming Youth Conference – July 16-18
Network with colleagues from around the world & explore timely topics such as:
Building Respectful School Climates
Strength-Based Treatment with Children & Families
Reclaiming Wisdom of Indigenous Cultures
Positive Climates in Residential Care and Juvenile Justice
Trauma, Resilience, and Thriving

Reclaiming Youth at Risk
PO Box 650
Lennox, SD 57039
Email: info@reclaimingyouthatrisk.org
Phone: 605-906-4694

PRE-CONFERENCE OPTIONS

The Art of Kid Whispering (2-day)
July 13 & 14 with Mark Freado
$295 per person

Cultures of Respect (1-day)
July 15 with Larry Brendtro
$195 per person

MAIN CONFERENCE (3-day conference)

Reclaiming Youth Seminars
July 16-18 with multiple presenters
Standard Rate: $395 per person
Rate (4 or more): $345 per person – see Group Pricing tab

To Learn More – Download a copy of our Information Sheet

For Group Registration & Information Email Wendy

MAIN CONFERENCE (3-day conference)

Reclaiming Youth Seminars
July 16-18 with multiple presenters
Rate (4 or more): $345 per person

For Group Registration & Information Email Wendy

*All participants are responsible for their own lodging*

The event will be held at Augustana University, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lodging is at the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City
Centre, a ten-minute drive from the Augustana campus and conveniently located within walking distance of great
restaurants and entertainment options. All participants are responsible for their own lodging which is not included in the
conference registration fee.

Holiday Inn Room Rate: $134+ taxes & fees Group: Reclaiming Youth at Risk 2026
Phone: 605.339.2000 (recommended); Block rate dates: July 11 – July 19, 2026

The Holiday Inn is conveniently located in downtown Sioux Falls and has an indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, lounge,
and restaurant.

Reservations
Make or Manage your Reservations HERE

Questions? Email Wendy.

About Reclaiming Youth

At Reclaiming Youth at Risk, our mission is to provide research, training, and consultation aimed at fostering strength in children, families, schools, and communities. By drawing on the rich traditions of American Indian cultures, which have successfully nurtured respectful and courageous young people without punitive measures, we offer a holistic approach to support youth who are facing challenges. Our work is dedicated to instilling courage and resilience in both the young individuals we serve and the professionals who work with them.

Founded by Larry Brendtro, Martin Brokenleg, and Steve van Bockern, Reclaiming Youth at Risk embraces time-honored wisdom combined with modern research to address the needs of at-risk youth. Our strategies are grounded in the belief that all children have the potential to succeed and thrive when their environment supports their developmental needs in terms of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. We are committed to transforming the lives of young individuals by creating caring communities where every child can achieve their fullest potential.

Learn more about Reclaiming Youth here.