Appendix D: Suggested Schedules The examples below are basic schedules. Coordinators should discuss the “no-frills” schedule with the module Leaders before setting definite times, since it is often desirable to modify the schedule to lengthen some sessions and shorten others or to provide more free time during the module. One of the most common criticisms from module participants has to do with time: the module felt rushed, there was not enough down time, and evening sessions were too long and went too late when everybody was tired. Wherever possible, it is better to make the total time of the module longer rather than shorter if you have any choice at all, given the realities of travel to and from modules. This is especially relevant if the module is held at a camp or conference center that offers facilities for hiking, swimming, etc. Participants and Leaders alike may really appreciate having enough time for a break long enough to take advantage of these and to refresh themselves. Day Module: (for example, Friday Sunday, Thursday Saturday) – – Day 1: 6:00PM 10:00PM – Gathering and registration 6PM Session I 7PM 10pm — Day 2: 8:00AM 10:00PM — Continental Breakfast 8AM Session II 9:00 12:00 — Lunch and Break 12:00 2:00 — Session III 2:00 5:00 — Social hour, Dinner 5:00 7:00 — Session IV 7:00 10PM —
Appendix D: Suggested Schedules The examples below are basic “no-frills” schedules. Coordinators should discuss the schedule with the module Leaders before setting definite times, since it is often desirable to modify the schedule to lengthen some sessions and shorten others or to provide more free time during the module. One of the most common criticisms from module participants has to do with time: the module felt rushed, there was not enough down time, and evening sessions were too long and went too late when everybody was tired. Wherever possible, it is better to make the total time of the module longer rather than shorter if you have any choice at all, given the realities of travel to and from modules. This is especially relevant if the module is held at a camp or conference center that offers facilities for hiking, swimming, etc. Participants and Leaders alike may really appreciate having enough time for a break long enough to take advantage of these and to refresh themselves. Day Module: (for example, Friday – Sunday, Thursday – Saturday) Day 1: 6:00PM – 10:00PM Gathering and registration 6PM Session I 7PM — 10pm Day 2: 8:00AM — 10:00PM Continental Breakfast 8AM Session II 9:00 — 12:00 Lunch and Break 12:00 — 2:00 Session III 2:00 — 5:00 Social hour, Dinner 5:00 — 7:00 Session IV 7:00 — 10PM
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