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YD Weekly > Lessons in youth development from the most magical place on Earth

Monday, January 26

Lessons in youth development from the most magical place on Earth

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Disney World
As youth development professionals, we talk a lot about creating environments where young people feel seen, valued and empowered.  We design programs with intention, build relationships with care and try to cultivate spaces where youth can explore who they are and who they’re becoming. But outside of our field, there aren’t many large-scale examples of what this looks like in practice. 

Except, perhaps, for Walt Disney World™. From hidden details to everyday celebrations, Disney quietly demonstrates what it means to honor youth voice, belonging and joy.

This week in Youth Development Insight, Sutton Stewart shares how these insights can reshape how we design our own youth programs.

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