Name: What’s Your Threshold to Change?
Start: 2026-10-06T14:15:00-0700
End: 2026-10-06T15:15:00-0700

October 4-7, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Conference Website | Accommodations | Contact us
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What’s Your Threshold to Change?

Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST

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Transforming a summer or auxiliary program into a thriving, revenue-generating, mission-aligned operation does not happen in isolation. It requires a coalition of people, perspectives, and strategic buy-in across an organization. This dynamic panel brings together business partners, CFOs, community engagement leaders, and experienced summer and auxiliary directors to explore not only how to build successful program but also, when it’s time to rethink them.

What is the threshold for change when revenue plateaus or declines and pressure mounts to grow? When do you iterate, and when do you rebuild? Through candid conversation and real-world examples, panelists will share how they’ve navigated these inflection points, aligned stakeholders, and made strategic decisions that led to renewed growth.

Speakers

Ryan Rosen

Owner, Camptivities

Caitlin Hampton

Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Connections, Pine Crest School

Chuchi Arevalo

CEO, SPARK business academy

Following a successful career in finance, I founded SPARK business academy in 2013 to empower students in grades K-12 with essential financial literacy skills and an entrepreneurial mindset through innovative summer camps and after-school programs. SPARK implements hundreds of programs... Read More →

Kristi Jacobi

Director of Operations & Auxiliary Programs, St. Mark's School

Educator. Camp Aficionado. Seeker of Joy. Lover of all things Logistical. 25+ years of experience in the summer camp/out-of-school time/enrichment/non-profit world. I find my flow doing whatever I can to support other people having their best experience - from concept to clean-up... Read More →

Julie Gomez

Director of Auxiliary Programs, Lake Highland Prep

Lee Biear

Director of Business Development, Camptivities

This is my sixth SPARC National Conference—and definitely my favorite! When I’m not speaking at conferences or collaborating with inspiring Summer and Auxiliary leaders, you’ll find me out on a run or curled up with a good book.Be sure to ask me about Camptivities, a scheduling technology built specifically for summer programs. If you've ever wrestled with activity scheduling, you know how tricky it can be—double-booked groups, unstaffed activities, last-minute changes. Camptivities helps solve those headaches so your team can work smarter... Read More →

Weston Outlaw

Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Columbus Academy

Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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Breakout Session, Business and Operations

2026 SPARC National Conference