Presented by the Malmberg Foundation · in collaboration with the Young Leaders Initiative
Saturday, August 22, 2026
A Day That Changes How You See Yourself.
There is already something inside you. Discovery Day helps you find it — and prove it to yourself in one day, before you decide what career to chase, what school to pick, or who you want to become.
In one day you do things you have never done: figure out what you're good at, build your first idea, stand up and share it with mentors, and meet people who push you forward instead of holding you back.
Most students say it is the first time they believed in what they could do.
One day. Work you do yourself. Deliverables you keep. Confidence you earn.
You walk in not knowing what you are capable of. You walk out knowing exactly who you are, what you want to build, and what your next step is.
Is Discovery Day For You?
- You are 13 to 17 and curious about who you are and what you could build
- You have ideas but are not sure how to start
- You want to meet other ambitious young people
- You are ready to stand up, speak, and be seen — even if it scares you a little
- You want to leave with something you built, not just notes
- You are looking for a lecture to sit through quietly
- You are not open to trying, sharing, or being challenged
- You want a certificate without doing the work
- You are outside the 13 to 17 age range
If that is you today, no worries — come back when you are ready to build.
Here Is What You Discover.
Who You Actually Are
What you're good at, your gifts, and how you lead — found through hands-on exercises and honest reflection. For many students, this is the first time.
What Matters Most
Your core values, your passions, and the problems you actually care about solving. This is the foundation of every good decision you will ever make.
What You Can Do
By building and pitching an idea in one day — to a live audience, with on-the-spot feedback — you surprise yourself with what you are capable of.
Who Belongs In Your Circle
Friendships with other ambitious young people who push you forward. These connections do not stay in the room.
That You Belong Here
A community that sees you, believes in you, and challenges you — from this day forward and through every stage after.
What Your Next Step Is
A clear roadmap for what comes after today — and an invitation to go deeper if you are ready for it.
What Students Say.
I walked in not knowing what I was capable of. I walked out having stood in front of a room, shared my idea with a room full of people, and actually believing — for the first time — that I could build something.
— Jordan, age 17
I didn't think I had anything worth pitching. By the end of the day I had a clear idea, a plan, and people who actually wanted to help me make it happen.
— Maya, age 15
The best part wasn't just discovering my strengths — it was realizing I belong with other kids who take this stuff seriously. I left with friends and a direction.
— Elias, age 16
Seven Hours That Build Something.
Every session gives you something to walk out with — with short breathers built in so the day never feels like a sprint. You are placed in a group of 4 for the day, so you are never doing it alone.
Arrive, Connect, Get Your Kit
Name badge, Malmberg Discovery Portfolio, welcome snacks. Soft music, easy energy — facilitators greet you the second you walk in.
Welcome and Cohort Energy
Day overview, quick community agreements, and an energizer that turns strangers into teammates. You are placed in your group of 4 — your table for the day — so you feel part of something before session one.
Discover Who You Are
The Identity Iceberg, core values ranked to your top 5, a look at what you're good at, and how you lead. Write your Identity Statement and name one or two stories that hold you back — then leave them behind.
Turn Passion Into Your First Idea
Passion becomes impact. Build your Vision Canvas — what you want to create and why — and get honest, low-pressure feedback inside your group of 4.
Full Lunch — Included
Catered lunch, facilitators circulating, and time to connect with your cohort. No content — pure connection and a chance to recharge.
Relationships That Matter
One relationship can change your direction. Craft and practice your 30-Second Introduction — your main takeaway — and sketch a light map of who already supports you and who you want to meet.
Stand Up. Speak. Be Heard.
The emotional peak of the day. You present inside your group of 4 with peer and mentor feedback — then volunteers and table reps share with the full room for a high-energy highlight. Genuine courage and honest feedback, without a 40-speech marathon.
Design the Future You Want
Write a short Personal Brand Line, then build your 90-Day Action Plan — the centerpiece — with three concrete next actions and one accountability partner from your group.
Prepare for Closing
Portfolio final check, certificates ready, and the room reset as families begin to arrive.
Families Welcome — Present and Celebrate
Families join for the final 30 minutes. A few students and group reps share highlights, everyone receives their Malmberg Discovery Day Certificate, and you take home your finished portfolio. Celebration and a group photo.
You Walked In Wondering. You Walk Out Knowing.
You leave with your complete Malmberg Discovery Portfolio — everything you built today, finished and in your hands. Not homework. Not a bunch of worksheets. The foundation you keep building on.
Six Pillars. One Day.
Tap any pillar to see what you learn, do, and walk away with.
You can build many things in a lifetime. Only one of them is your life. Start there.
What Happens- The Identity Iceberg — what people see versus what actually drives you
- Values Discovery — rank 30 values and find your personal top 5
- What You're Good At — the things that come easily to you that others find hard
- How You Lead — how you naturally take charge and back others up
- Write your Identity Statement: “I am someone who…”
- Stories That Hold You Back — name one or two that get in your way, then choose a better version
Great ideas begin with problems worth solving. Purpose is the bridge between what you love and what the world needs.
What Happens- Connect what you care about to something you can build
- Turn passion into a first idea — business, project, nonprofit, or creative venture
- Vision Canvas Workshop — what you want to create, why it matters, and who it helps
- Light feedback inside your group of 4 so the idea gets sharper
One relationship can change the direction of your life. The question is whether you are building them on purpose.
What Happens- Why one relationship can change your direction
- Craft and practice your 30-Second Introduction
- Light Relationship Map — who already supports you and who you want to meet
- Practice with your group of 4 so it feels natural, not forced
Leadership starts the moment you clearly say what you believe — and someone chooses to listen.
What Happens- Simple structure for a short, clear presentation
- Present your idea inside your group of 4 with peer and mentor feedback
- Volunteers and table reps also share with the full room for a high-energy moment
- Live, honest feedback from mentors — the cohort supports, never judges
Your personal brand is not what you post. It is what people experience when they encounter you.
What Happens- Define who you are and what you stand for in one clear line
- Keep it honest and usable — not a polished social-media bio
- Connect your brand line to the work you just did that day
Discovery without direction is just a feeling. This turns everything you learned today into a plan you start tomorrow.
What Happens- Build your 90-Day Action Plan — three concrete next steps with dates
- Choose an accountability partner from your group
- Sign your commitment so it counts
- Final portfolio check and Malmberg Discovery Day Certificate at the family ceremony
The Malmberg Discovery Portfolio. Built Today. Yours Forever.
Everything you create during Discovery Day comes home as one physical, spiral-bound portfolio — finished, in your hands, before 5:00 PM. Not homework. Not a bunch of worksheets. The foundation you keep building on.
The Malmberg Discovery Portfolio — yours to keep. Everything inside gets finished today.
You Will See Who Your Child Is Becoming.
Many students arrive quiet and unsure. By the end of the day they have stood in front of a room, shared their ideas, encouraged their peers, and started believing in themselves in ways no one expected.
At 4:30 PM, you will watch your child present the idea they built that day and receive their Malmberg Discovery Day Certificate in front of the room.
Yes. Certified Malmberg facilitators are present from 8:30 AM through 5:00 PM. Guest mentors attend on a structured schedule and are briefed before arrival. Students are never unsupervised.
Just themselves and their curiosity. All materials, workbooks, and the Malmberg Discovery Portfolio Kit are provided. Morning snacks and full lunch are included. Comfortable clothes and a willingness to fully participate.
None at all. Discovery Day meets students exactly where they are — whether they have never thought about leadership or already have ideas they want to develop. Everyone belongs here.
Parents and families are warmly invited to the Closing Ceremony starting at 4:30 PM, where students present their work and receive their certificate. The main program is students-only so the cohort energy stays open and honest.
Discovery Day is intentionally limited to 40 students. This means you actually get attention from facilitators, genuine friendships, and personal feedback on what you present. Small is the point — and why seats fill fast.
Students who want to continue are invited into the Vision Builder Intensive — five evenings turning self-discovery into action. After that, the Malmberg Leadership Society offers year-round community, mentorship, and growth.
The Malmberg Leadership Journey™
Discovery Day is step one. Everything after is designed to take you further.
Discovery Day
One powerful day. Starts here.
Vision Builder Intensive
Five transformational evenings.
Leadership Society
Year-round community and growth.
Advanced Academy
Ambitious projects. Lasting impact.
Alumni Network
Become the mentor you needed.
Participation in later stages is optional. Discovery Day stands on its own.
One Day That Belongs To You.
Everything is included — snacks, lunch, portfolio kit, mentor panel, and your certificate.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Early Registration ends August 14, 2026.
- Full 7-hour program
- Snacks and catered lunch
- Malmberg Discovery Portfolio Kit
- Guest mentor panel and live feedback
- Malmberg Discovery Day Certificate
- Family ceremony at 4:30 PM
- Full 7-hour program
- Snacks and catered lunch
- Malmberg Discovery Portfolio Kit
- Guest mentor panel and live feedback
- Malmberg Discovery Day Certificate
- Family ceremony at 4:30 PM
Reserve Your Seat
Four steps. Ten minutes. Your seat is confirmed once payment clears.
About the Student
Tell us about the young person attending. Ages 13 to 17.
Health and Safety
Shared only with on-site facilitators. Never used for anything else.
Parent and Guardian
All event communication goes to this person.
Emergency Contact
A different adult we can reach if we cannot reach you.
Pickup Authorization
Participation and Liability Waiver
Participation Agreement and Release
I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, grant permission for my child to participate in Discovery Day hosted by The Malmberg Foundation.
- Discovery Day is a full-day youth leadership program with facilitated sessions, group exercises, and a live pitch before peers and guest mentors.
- Participation involves physical movement, group interaction, and public speaking exercises.
- I release and hold harmless The Malmberg Foundation and True Media Co., their officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, or liability arising from my child's participation.
- I confirm my child is in good health and able to participate in a full-day program.
- I authorize event staff to seek emergency medical care for my child if I cannot be reached.
- This waiver is binding and I have had the opportunity to consult legal counsel before signing.
Photo and Video Release
Media Release
I authorize The Malmberg Foundation to photograph and record video of my child during Discovery Day for promotional materials, social media, and program marketing. Images will never be sold to third parties. I may revoke this consent in writing before the event.
Emergency Medical Authorization
Emergency Medical
If I cannot be reached in an emergency, I authorize Discovery Day facilitators to seek emergency medical care for my child, including calling emergency services and consenting to necessary treatment. I accept responsibility for associated medical costs.
Student Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
All students are expected to treat every participant and facilitator with respect, participate fully, support and encourage peers, refrain from phone use during sessions, and represent themselves with integrity. Students who do not honor the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave without a refund.
Select Your Rate
Both rates include the full program, snacks, lunch, portfolio kit, mentor panel, certificate, and family ceremony.
Confirm Your Registration
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Arrive at 8:30 AM for check-in. The Malmberg Discovery Portfolio kit and certificate are included — just bring your student and their curiosity.
You Do Not Need a Student to Change a Life.
Businesses, professionals, and community members have four ways to make Discovery Day happen.
Sponsor a Student
Cover one seat, five seats, or the entire cohort. Every dollar funds a student's experience in the room. Full recognition at every level.
Covers one full early bird seat for a young person who needs this day.
Send two young people who could not otherwise attend.
Fund an entire table. Cohort-level impact.
Title-level recognition. The entire cohort attends on you.
Thank You For Investing In What Matters.
Your contribution helps a young person spend one day discovering who they are and what they can build.
Confirmation and receipt sent to your email.
If you shared business info, we confirm logo placement within 48 hours.
A personal thank-you from The Malmberg Foundation follows within 48 hours.
Sit On the Mentor Panel
Students pitch their ideas live. You give honest feedback. Forty young people will remember what you said long after this day ends.
Your Expertise
Select every area where you can offer insight to a 13 to 17 year old.
Role and Availability
Select everything that applies. We place you where you add the most value.
Availability
Mentor Code of Conduct
- Engage with students with honesty, respect, and genuine encouragement.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all students at all times.
- Arrive on time and notify the coordinator of any changes.
- Give feedback that builds up. Students are pitching their ideas for the first time.
- Represent your profession and community with integrity.
We review every application and respond within 3 to 5 business days.
Mentor Application Received.
We review your application and reach out within 3 to 5 business days with your confirmed role and session schedule.
Confirmation email sent to the address you provided.
Our team reviews within 3 to 5 business days.
Orientation details and day-of instructions once your role is confirmed.
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are the backbone of the day. Check-in, hospitality, photography, setup, and ceremony support. Choose the roles and time blocks that fit your schedule.
Choose Your Role
Select every role you are open to. We finalize assignments based on need and your schedule.
Availability
Volunteer Agreement
- I am volunteering freely and without compensation for Discovery Day.
- I will arrive on time, communicate changes promptly, and fulfill my role professionally.
- I understand I will interact with minors ages 13 to 17 and will maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
- I release The Malmberg Foundation and True Media Co. from liability related to my voluntary participation.
- I authorize photos and video of me during my volunteer duties for program promotion.
Our coordinator confirms your assignment within 3 to 5 business days.
Volunteer Application Received.
Thank you for showing up for these students. Your role confirmation and orientation details are on the way.
Confirmation email sent to the address you provided.
Coordinator reviews your roles and availability within 3 to 5 business days.
Orientation details and confirmed assignment sent by email.
Ten Minutes. One Life Changed.
No slides required. No sales pitch. Forty young people in front of you, waiting for the truth about what it took to build something.
Your Talk
We want honest stories, not keynote templates.
If selected, we send session details and a short orientation within 3 to 5 business days.
Speaker Application Received.
We review your proposed talk and follow up within 3 to 5 business days.
Confirmation email sent to the address you provided.
Our team reviews within 3 to 5 business days.
If selected, session details and orientation sent by email.
Your Future Starts With One Decision.
One full day discovering who you are, building something of your own, presenting it live, and connecting with people who get it. You walk in curious. You walk out ready.
Reserve My Seat — 40 OnlyCheck-in 8:30 AM · Doors 9:00 AM · Program 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address confirmed upon registration · Family ceremony at 4:30 PM