Extravaganza Intensive Care Courses (ICC)

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Interested in going deeper in an area of interest? Consider attending an Intensive Care Course (ICC) prior to the Extravaganza.

This pre-conference add on is an additional $125 per person for 6 hours of focused learning. 

Come and prepare for leading a great ELCA Youth Gathering experience and add-on to your Extravaganza registration. 

 

This pre-conference ICC is offered: Friday, January 22 from 9:00am-4:00pm

Add this Intensive Care Course when you register for Extravaganza.

If you have already registered and would like to add an ICC, contact Laurie at  

From Nervous to Ready: Your Ultimate Gathering Prep Guide

Faculty: Dr. Kristen Contos Krueger, Director of Caminos

Course Description:

Prepare your youth and yourself for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering. This Gathering Immersion intensive workshop equips adult leaders with practical tools to build community, navigate logistics, and create meaningful moments for young people. Leave ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and joy!

Kristen Contos Krueger, PhD is the Director of Caminos, a new lay school in the Southwest Texas Synod. She is also the curriculum team leader for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering and served as the Accompaniment Director in 2024. Kristen lives outside Houston with her husband, two daughters, and dogs.