Build confidence, communication skills, and mental agility through weekly conversations about moral dilemmas, ethical conundrums, and philosophical what-ifs.

This squad is hosted by a Recess guide but driven by your voice. Whether you love talking through controversial questions, defending a side you disagree with, or just listening to different points of view, this is your space.

What You'll Do

• Engage in thoughtful, open-ended discussions
• Discuss ideas and explore multiple sides of tough questions
• Use Socratic questioning to push your thinking
• Practice persuasive speaking and respectful disagreement
• Take on roles in moral dilemmas and hypothetical scenarios
• Get better at explaining your reasoning and hearing others out

What You'll Learn

Verbal Confidence: Get better at speaking up, listening well, and holding your ground Persuasive Thinking: Learn how to construct arguments and respond to tough critiques Perspective-Taking: Hear viewpoints different from your own and grow from them Emotional Intelligence: Learn to disagree without arguing and think clearly even when topics get tricky Philosophy Basics: Explore justice, fairness, identity, freedom, and more

Who It's For

• Ages 12 and up
• Curious thinkers and respectful debaters
• Anyone who loves conversation and big ideas If enough younger Recessians are interested, we will open a version for under-12 too!

A Note on Worldview and Discussion Guidelines

These squads are a space for exploring big questions, not for prescribing answers. Our goal is to foster respectful, open-ended conversations where all worldviews are welcomed and no single perspective is promoted.

We believe kids grow by hearing many viewpoints, learning to articulate their own, and challenging themselves to consider ideas they may not agree with. Guides are trained to facilitate with neutrality, ensure no one dominates the conversation, and encourage perspective-taking from all sides.

Whether your family holds specific values or simply wants assurance that the space is balanced and thoughtful, know that we take that trust seriously. Parents are always welcome to reach out with questions or concerns and a follow up with main points of each discussion will be shared at the end of each session

What You’ll Need

• A working mic and camera (Camera on is a requirement)
• Willingness to listen, speak, and explore ideas with care