Saturday 7/18

8:30-9:30: Session 4

9:30-10:00: Group Picture- Wear Higgy Con Shirts!

10:00-10:30: Break

10:30-11:30: Session 5

11:30-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:30: Session 6

2:30-3:30: Final Break (With Parents)

3:30-4:30: Closing Ceremony (With Parents)

6:30-8:30: Higgy Con Green Fashion Show!

Kid’s Sessions

Kids and teens will be in 5 separate groups. Please see the Kid’s Groups tab to determine what group your child/teen is in.

All kids will start Higgy Con with a welcome and ice breaker session.

They will then rotate rooms.

Session 1:

Group 1- Welcome & Ice Breakers- Game Zone Room
Group 2- Welcome & Ice Breakers- Creative Corner Room
Group 3- Welcome & Ice Breakers- Memory Makers Room
Group 4- Welcome & Ice Breakers- Discovery Workshop Room
Group 5- Welcome & Ice Breakers- Lauren’s Lounge Room

Half-way through session 1, all boys in groups 1-5 will be invited to meet in the Calm Corner for a boys-only welcome session.

Session 2:

Group 1- Game Zone
Group 2- Creative Corner
Group 3- Memory Makers Studio
Group 4- Discovery Workshop
Group 5- Lauren’s Lounge

Session 3:

Group 1- Creative Corner
Group 2- Memory Makers Studio
Group 3- Discovery Workshop
Group 4- Lauren’s Lounge
Group 5- Game Zone

Session 4:

Group 1- Memory Makers Studio
Group 2- Discovery Workshop
Group 3- Lauren’s Lounge
Group 4- Game Zone
Group 5- Creative Corner

Session 5:

Group 1- Discovery Workshop
Group 2- Lauren’s Lounge
Group 3- Game Zone
Group 4- Creative Corner
Group 5- Memory Makers Studio

Session 6:

Group 1- Lauren’s Lounge
Group 2- Game Zone
Group 3- Creative Corner
Group 4- Memory Makers Studio
Group 5- Discovery Workshop

The Rooms:

🛋 Lauren's Lounge

Take a break and relax in Lauren's Lounge, a cozy space where you can meet Higgy Bears founder Lauren Higginson. Chat, ask questions, make new friends, color, play conversation games, or simply unwind in a calm, welcoming environment designed for connection and fun.

🎨 Creative Corner

Get creative with hands-on crafts and art projects! Decorate keepsakes, color, and create fun projects that you can take home as a special reminder of your Higgy Con experience.

🎲 Game Zone

Whether you enjoy friendly competition, or just laughing together, there's something for everyone in Game Zone.

🔬 Discovery Workshop

Get hands-on as you explore the world of scoliosis! Touch and feel real brace plastic, transfer paper, surgery rods and hardware. It's the perfect place to explore, ask questions, and learn by doing!

📸 Memory Makers Studio

Capture the memories of Higgy Con! Print endless photos with our instant print cameras, decorate your Higgy Con memory book, create keepsake pages, decorate photo frames, and make special souvenirs you'll treasure long after the weekend is over. Every stop in Memory Makers Studio helps you preserve the friendships, laughter, and unforgettable moments from your Higgy Con experience.

🌿 Calm Corner

Need a quiet break? The Calm Corner is a peaceful retreat with soft lighting, calming music, sensory activities, fidgets, coloring, puzzles, and comfortable seating. Whether you need a few minutes to recharge or some quiet time to yourself- you're always welcome here. Simply tell a group leader or volunteer that you would like to visit! Please note- this is not a kid/teen hangout room. Only a few kids per room at a time can go to the Calm Corner.