2-Day Experiential Learning Workshop
Engagement Academy
Level 1
Lead with confidence. Facilitate with play. Build better engagement.
Welcome Reception: November 11, 2025
In Class Workshop:
November 12 & 13, 2025, 9 am - 4:30 pm
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2025
2-Day Experiential Learning Intensive Workshop
Engagement Academy
Level 1
Lead with confidence. Facilitate with play. Build better engagement.
Welcome Reception: November 11, 2025
In Class Workshop:
November 12 & 13, 2025, 9 am - 4:30 pm
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH
OCTOBER 31, 2025
About the Workshop
Save Time. Build Trust. Cut Iterations. Lead with Confidence. Walk away Ready!
This 2-day summit is designed for landscape architects, planners, designers, engineers, municipal leaders, and community changemakers who want to make engagement easier, faster, and more effective.
Through hands-on activities, interactive facilitation games, and real-world practice, you’ll discover how to move beyond frustrating public meetings and endless project iterations. You’ll leave with practical tools, a proven methodology, and the confidence to lead conversations that build trust and get results.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1: Tuesday, Nov. 11
- 5:00–7:00 PM | Early Check-In & Evening Welcome Reception
Day 2: Wednesday, Nov. 12
- 8:30 AM | Check-in & Light Breakfast
- 9:00 AM | Morning Activities
- 12:00 PM | Lunch (catered in)
- 1:00 PM | Afternoon Activities
- 4:30 PM | Evening Reception
Day 3: Thursday, Nov. 13
- 8:30 AM | Check-in & Light Breakfast
- 9:00 AM | Morning Activities
- 11:30 AM | Lunch (catered in)
- 12:30 PM | Afternoon Activities
-
4:00 PM | Workshop Closing
7:00 PM | VIP Networking Dinner (optional add-on)
WORKSHOP PRICING
WORKSHOP ONLY
The Essentials
$750
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$950 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal (regularly $35/month)
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
WORKSHOP + CARDS
Pre-pay for your Insight Card Deck
$800
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$1,000 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
PLAYCE INSIGHT Card Deck
WORKSHOP
+ CARDS
+ VIP DINNER
Pre-pay for the Insight Card Deck and Reserve a VIP Dinner Seat
$925
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$1,125 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
PLAYCE INSIGHT Card Deck
VIP Dinner at Summer Place Thursday, Nov. 13
WORKSHOP PRICING
2-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
The Essentials
$750
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$950 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal (regularly $35/month)
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
WORKSHOP + CARDS
Pre-pay for your Insight Card Deck
$800
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$1,000 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
PLAYCE INSIGHT Card Deck
WORKSHOP
+ CARDS
+ VIP DINNER
Pre-pay for the Insight Card Deck and Reserve a VIP Dinner Seat
$925
Early-Bird Price until Oct. 31
$1,125 beginning Nov. 1
2 full days of immersive programming
2 breakfasts + 2 lunches + all-day coffee/tea/snacks
2 evening receptions
3 months access to PLAYCE Portal
Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook & Certification
12 LA CES CEU Credits
PLAYCE notebook + swag
“While You’re in Town” guide with lodging, restaurant, and attraction recommendations
PLAYCE INSIGHT Card Deck
VIP Dinner at Summer Place Thursday, Nov. 13
WHAT YOU GET WITH THE WORKSHOP
2 FULL DAYS OF IMMERSIVE PROGRAMMING
You get the full 12-week course ($2,400) in just 2 days! Get ready to learn everything that's packed into the Engagement Academy Level 1 program. In the 2 days you'll have a chance to practice your new skills and make new network connections.
INCLUDED MEALS
With your workshop registration, you'll have access to a light breakfast (something like bagels + fruit), coffee, tea, water and snacks all day, and catered-in lunch on both Wednesday and Thursday.
During registration, you'll let us know about any dietary restrictions you are practicing.
EVENING RECEPTIONS
We will host complimentary evening receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in order to welcome you all into the play space as well as begin building the camaraderie and belonging you will all walk away with on Thursday.
ACCESS TO THE PLAYCE PLAY PORTAL
Say that 3 times fast! One week prior to the workshop, you will gain access to the Level 1 PLAYCE Play Portal which houses games, videos, background information, helpful resources, and so much more. This access will last only 3 months so take advantage while it's fresh!
PLAYCE LEVEL 1 WORKBOOK & CERTIFICATION
Be the first participants to receive the PLAYCE Engagement Academy Level 1 Workbook and the first workshop to receive PLAYCE Facilitator Level 1 Certification badges. These badges can be used to designate your expertise in the playful placemaking method of community engagement. Great for resumes, proposals, and your LinkedIn Profile.
12 LA CES CEU CREDITS
(PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS)
Participants of the Engagement Academy Level 1 Workshop are eligible for 12 professional development hour credits + Health, Safety, Welfare as long as they attend the full workshop sessions. No need to submit anything extra. Please let us know if you have other continuing education needs.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
📍 Revelations Building (WovenSmart)
15620 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Just 20 minutes from Cleveland (CLE) and 1 hour from Akron/Canton (CAK) airports.
Hotel block and travel details will be shared after registration.
CONNECTION EVENTS
Evening Networking Receptions
Relax. Play. Connect.
After a full day of hands-on learning, unwind with music, creative mini-activities, and good conversation.
When: Tue 5:00-7:00 PM & Wed 4:00–6:00 PM
What’s included: Drinks, appetizers, playful connection prompts, collaborative art activity
Why it matters: Build your peer network, swap ideas, and cement takeaways while it’s all fresh
Vibe: Casual, welcoming, zero small-talk pressure—facilitated introductions if you want them
Included with every registration.
Make the Most of Your Time By Building Connections That Last!
VIP Dinner at Summer Place
Limited Seating
Break bread with the facilitators—and go deeper.
An intimate, hosted dinner with Cheryl & Joy to trade stories, ask candid questions, and workshop your real-world challenges.
When: Thu, 6:30 PM (after the closing reception)
Where: Summer Place (short ride from the venue)
Includes: Multi-course dinner, beverages, curated conversation prompts, small-group coaching moments
Who it’s for: Leaders who want direct feedback on projects, career moves, or building an engagement culture
Capacity: Very limited (first come, first served)
THE RESULTS YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
What You'll Gain
(Outcomes Worth More Than $2500)
This isn’t just two days of sitting in a room. It’s a career and project accelerator.
You’ll leave with:
Confidence: Feel ready to lead your next engagement session.
Tools: Frameworks, facilitation games, and a PLAYCE card deck to use immediately.
Credibility: Strengthen your professional reputation as a skilled facilitator.
Connections: Build relationships with like-minded professionals.
Momentum: Return to your organization with strategies that move projects forward faster.
PLAYCE Level 1 Certification: You’ll have earned credentials as an engagement facilitator
Compare that to:
1 consultant-led engagement session ($5–10k+)
1 college course (often >$1,000 for less actionable outcomes)
Losing community trust due to a failed process (cost: incalculable)
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the summit, you won’t just leave with ideas — you’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to lead engagement differently:
Turn meetings into momentum by using simple, playful techniques that spark inclusivity and productivity.
Navigate conflict with ease as you practice tools that transform tension into trust and surface real community insights.
Head home with a toolkit of games, frameworks, and strategies you can apply immediately.
Step into the role of confident guide, able to lead communities and clients through even the toughest conversations with clarity and calm.
Why This Training Matters
Community engagement is often:
❌ Time wasted in unproductive public meetings
❌ Difficulty building trust across divided communities
❌ Professional isolation without peers who “get it”
❌ A lack of actionable tools for real results
❌ Stress about community buy-in and project delays
You don’t need another meeting that goes nowhere.
You need tested, repeatable approaches that save time, build trust, and reduce iterations.
At the PLAYCE Summit, you’ll discover how to:
✅ Get better input faster using playful facilitation methods
✅ Build trust in divided communities through tested techniques
✅ Connect with peers, collaborators, and mentors who share your challenges
✅ Facilitate games you can use right away
✅ Guide projects with more confidence and less rework
THE RESULTS YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
What You'll Gain
(Outcomes Worth More Than $2500)
This isn’t just two days of sitting in a room. It’s a career and project accelerator.
You’ll leave with:
Confidence: Feel ready to lead your next engagement session.
Tools: Frameworks, facilitation games, and a PLAYCE card deck to use immediately.
Credibility: Strengthen your professional reputation as a skilled facilitator.
Connections: Build relationships with like-minded professionals.
Momentum: Return to your organization with strategies that move projects forward faster.
PLAYCE Level 1 Certification: You’ll have earned credentials as an engagement facilitator
Compare that to:
1 consultant-led engagement session ($5–10k+)
1 college course (often >$1,000 for less actionable outcomes)
Losing community trust due to a failed process (cost: incalculable)
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the summit, you won’t just leave with ideas — you’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to lead engagement differently:
Turn meetings into momentum by using simple, playful techniques that spark inclusivity and productivity.
Navigate conflict with ease as you practice tools that transform tension into trust and surface real community insights.
Head home with a toolkit of games, frameworks, and strategies you can apply immediately.
Step into the role of confident guide, able to lead communities and clients through even the toughest conversations with clarity and calm.
Why This Training Matters
Community engagement is often:
❌ Time wasted in unproductive public meetings
❌ Difficulty building trust across divided communities
❌ Professional isolation without peers who “get it”
❌ A lack of actionable tools for real results
❌ Stress about community buy-in and project delays
You don’t need another meeting that goes nowhere.
You need tested, repeatable approaches that save time, build trust, and reduce iterations.
At the PLAYCE Summit, you’ll discover how to:
✅ Get better input faster using playful facilitation methods
✅ Build trust in divided communities through tested techniques
✅ Connect with peers, collaborators, and mentors who share your challenges
✅ Facilitate games you can use right away
✅ Guide projects with more confidence and less rework
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Designers & planners
Engineers & municipal leaders
Community practitioners & activists
Anyone seeking to lead engagement more effectively
If you’re ready to stop outsourcing facilitation and start leading with confidence, this workshop is for you.
“I’m so excited about the doors this is opening. I love facilitating—and the PLAYCE Engagement Academy gave me the tools, coaching, and confidence to bring play into my professional world in a real way.”
Chris W.
Certified PLAYCE Facilitator
Level 2
“I’ve done a lot of trainings, but PLAYCE is the first that actually gave me tools I used immediately—and that shifted how I see my role in community engagement.”
Marcus B.
Certified PLAYCE Facilitator
Level 2
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Designers & planners
Engineers & municipal leaders
Community practitioners & activists
Anyone seeking to lead engagement more effectively
If you’re ready to stop outsourcing facilitation and start leading with confidence, this workshop is for you.
“I’m so excited about the doors this is opening. I love facilitating—and the PLAYCE Engagement Academy gave me the tools, coaching, and confidence to bring play into my professional world in a real way.”
Chris W.
Certified PLAYCE Facilitator
Level 2
“I’ve done a lot of trainings, but PLAYCE is the first that actually gave me tools I used immediately—and that shifted how I see my role in community engagement.”
Marcus B.
Certified PLAYCE Facilitator
Level 2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should attend this workshop?
This workshop is designed for planners, designers, engineers, municipal leaders, community organizers, and anyone who wants to lead engagement with more confidence, less stress, and better results. No prior facilitation experience is required — just curiosity and a desire to learn.
I don’t have time for another training. Why should I make time for this?
Because this training actually saves you time. You’ll learn engagement methods that cut down on endless meetings, reduce iterations, and accelerate project buy-in.
What’s included in my registration?
Your registration covers:
- Two full days of immersive training and facilitation practice
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and receptions each day
- PLAYCE notebook and workshop materials
-
Networking opportunities with peers and facilitators
Add-ons like the INSIGHT Card Deck, Replay Access, VIP Dinner, or Coaching Sessions are available during checkout.
What will I walk away with?
You’ll leave with practical facilitation tools, a ready-to-use engagement toolkit, and the confidence to lead inclusive, productive conversations. You’ll also gain new professional connections and strategies you can apply immediately to your projects.
How much does the workshop cost?
Pricing depends on your package:
- Workshop Only – $750 Early Bird / $950 Regular
- Workshop + Card Deck – $800 Early Bird / $1,000 Regular
- Full Experience (Workshop + Card Deck + VIP Dinner) – $925 Early Bird / $1,125 Regular
What if the registration fee feels too high?
Think about the cost of one failed meeting, a delayed project, or hiring an outside consultant. At $750, this training pays for itself the moment you lead your next session with more confidence and effectiveness.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring a project or challenge you’d like to reflect on during exercises, along with a laptop or notebook for notes. We also recommend comfortable clothing for interactive sessions. Everything else will be provided, including your PLAYCE notebook (and your INSIGHT Card Deck if you purchased one).
What makes this workshop different from other engagement training?
PLAYCE is unique because it combines the power of play with the art of facilitation. You won’t just learn concepts, you’ll practice hands-on methods that build trust, reduce conflict, and generate insights you can use right away.
How do I know this workshop applies to my work?
If your work involves people — clients, communities, stakeholders, or teams — it applies. Our methods have been used by planners, designers, engineers, municipal leaders, and community organizers to create real results.
I won’t know anyone else attending. Will I feel out of place?
Not at all. In fact, you’ll gain a network. Our interactive sessions and evening receptions are designed to help you connect quickly with peers, collaborators, and future partners.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should attend this workshop?
This workshop is designed for planners, designers, engineers, municipal leaders, community organizers, and anyone who wants to lead engagement with more confidence, less stress, and better results. No prior facilitation experience is required — just curiosity and a desire to learn.
I don’t have time for another training. Why should I make time for this?
Because this training actually saves you time. You’ll learn engagement methods that cut down on endless meetings, reduce iterations, and accelerate project buy-in.
What’s included in my registration?
Your registration covers:
- Two full days of immersive training and facilitation practice
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and receptions each day
- PLAYCE notebook and workshop materials
-
Networking opportunities with peers and facilitators
Add-ons like the INSIGHT Card Deck, Replay Access, VIP Dinner, or Coaching Sessions are available during checkout.
What will I walk away with?
You’ll leave with practical facilitation tools, a ready-to-use engagement toolkit, and the confidence to lead inclusive, productive conversations. You’ll also gain new professional connections and strategies you can apply immediately to your projects.
How much does the workshop cost?
Pricing depends on your package:
- Workshop Only – $750 Early Bird / $950 Regular
- Workshop + Card Deck – $800 Early Bird / $1,000 Regular
- Full Experience (Workshop + Card Deck + VIP Dinner) – $925 Early Bird / $1,125 Regular
What if the registration fee feels too high?
Think about the cost of one failed meeting, a delayed project, or hiring an outside consultant. At $750, this training pays for itself the moment you lead your next session with more confidence and effectiveness.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring a project or challenge you’d like to reflect on during exercises, along with a laptop or notebook for notes. We also recommend comfortable clothing for interactive sessions. Everything else will be provided, including your PLAYCE notebook (and your INSIGHT Card Deck if you purchased one).
What makes this workshop different from other engagement training?
PLAYCE is unique because it combines the power of play with the art of facilitation. You won’t just learn concepts, you’ll practice hands-on methods that build trust, reduce conflict, and generate insights you can use right away.
How do I know this workshop applies to my work?
If your work involves people — clients, communities, stakeholders, or teams — it applies. Our methods have been used by planners, designers, engineers, municipal leaders, and community organizers to create real results.
I won’t know anyone else attending. Will I feel out of place?
Not at all. In fact, you’ll gain a network. Our interactive sessions and evening receptions are designed to help you connect quickly with peers, collaborators, and future partners.
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