Welcome to DC's first Lifehacking Camp!
Join your community on September 13 & 14, 2014 at 1776 to measurably improve your Mind, Body, and Sleep. Enter the fall re-energized with a concrete 30 day plan to make changes that stick. Get cash back if you reach your goals.
Spark Weekends happen around the world. Learn more at www.sparkweekend.com.
For questions, contact Annie at 408-420-5600 or annie@selfspark.com.
Attend Spark Talks
In the mornings, ten experts will teach you evidence-based tools and techniques for change in 20-minute Spark Talks. In the afternoons, start the hard work of integrating the lessons into your life.
Test New Tools
Test out some of the coolest lifestyle change apps, wearables, devices, services and, other technologies. It's much easier to change habits with the right tools at your fingertips.
Challenge Yourself
Talk isn't enough. You've got to act. You can choose to take up Spark Challenges to measurably improve your life in 30 days. Get cash back if you make the change stick!
Key Experts
Learn from experts and mentors in mind, body, and sleep.
Monical Reinagel
MS, LD/N, CNS
Licensed Nutritionist & Author
Brendan Herbert
Health Entrepreneur
Infinity Wellness Partners
Kacy Paide
Professional Organizer
The Inspired Office
Cosmina Popa
Mindful Innovator
Executive Coach
Errick McAdams
Personal Trainer
EMPT
Dr. Orin C. Davis
Ph.D. Positive Psychology
Quality of Life Laboratory
Klia Bassing, MBA, MPP
Entrepreneur | Mindfulness Instructor
Visit Yourself at Work
Kat Calvin
Founder & Strategist
DC Young Entrepreneurs
Kathleen Hale
Founder
Rebel Desk
Dr. Mrim Boulta PhD, GCDF
Co-founder
More than Money Careers
Daniel Gartenberg
Founder | PhD Candidate
Proactive Life LLC
James Norris
Founder & CEO
Self Spark
Spark Challenges
Each Spark Talk ends with a Spark Challenge for improving one part of your life in 30 days or less.
You can choose to accept one or more of the challenges, and immediately start working on them with mentors, speakers, and friends.
One month later we follow up to see how you did. If you were successful, we give you $30 of your ticket back to thank you for your hard work.
Daily Schedule
Learn in the Mornings
9:00am - Warm Up
9:30am - Introduction to Spark Weekend
Connect to participants and learn about the science of behavior change
10:00am - Spark Talk
Saturday: Errik McAdams - BODY
Sunday: Kaicy Paide - MIND
10:30am - Spark Talk
Saturday: Dr. Mrim BoutlaIm - SLEEP
Sunday: Dr. Orin Davis - BODY
11:00am - Spark Talk
Saturday: Kathleen Hale - BODY
Sunday: Dan Gartenberg - SLEEP
11:30pm - Spark Talk
Saturday: Monica Reinagel - BODY
Sunday: Brenden Herbert - BODY
12:00pm - Community Couryard
Lunch & Partner Expo
Enjoy food from: Chix, Sweetgreens, Power Supply,
SCRATCH DC, Pleasant Pops, Exo, Soylent
Learn from: Relay Foods, MINT DC, Yoga Heights, Stroga, Rebel Desk,
Bossedup, DCYE, Maryland Nonprofits, 1776, MOARfit, Charity Footprints
Act in the Afternoons
1:45pm - Exercise
Learn simple, fun exercises you can do anywhere
2:00pm - Spark Talk
Saturday: Klia Bassing - MIND
Sunday: Joe Weson - MIND
2:30pm - Coffee Break
Sponsored by The Coupe
3:00pm - Spark Action
Work 1-on-1 with speakers, mentors, and new friends to begin tackling your Spark Challenges. You pick whether you want to work on mind, body or sleep, or all areas. Create realistic, science-based 30 day plans of action to set yourself up for success.
5:45pm - Cool Down
Share lessons learned, goals & practice gratitude
6:00pm - End
It's over! But the night is still young, so optionally head to a happy (and healthy) hour with your new friends. FYI: We've already had one marriage come from previous events!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lifehacking?
We define a lifehack as an efficient, effective method for improving your life. A good lifehack solves a problem you have in your life, often with an element of cleverness, elegance, and speed. We informally think of lifehacking as “scientific self-improvement”. It’s about using the latest science and technology to help us grow.
What do I bring/wear?
Bring your laptop so you can work on your goals. Light exercises are part of the Spark Weekend, so wear clothing that doesn't excessively restrict your movements. If you'd like to get into the spirit, wear brighter colors!
What's your refund policy?
If you can no longer attend Spark Weekend, please email your receipt to hello@selfspark.com. We will issue you with a credit note to the value of your registration, for use against any future Spark Weekends falling within 12 months of the date of issuance. We are not able to provide refunds for cancellation.
What's the difference between Day 1 and Day 2?
Both Day 1 and Day 2 cover Mind, Body, and Sleep. Each day will be a unique experience with different speakers and mentors offering different lifehacks. You will choose which track or tracks you want to focus on each day.
Who's going to be there?
Individuals working on a lifestyle change
Professionals looking for an edge at work
Students interested in lifelong growth
Health & fitness lovers
Mindfulness and meditation practitioners
Lifehackers, biohackers, Quantified Selfers, lifestyle designers, self-improvement aficionados
Wellness experts, doctors, psychotherapists, coaches, nutritionists, personal trainers
Human resources and learning & development professionals
How does the cash back work?
If you purchased a full 1 Day or 2 Day ticket, successfully reach at least one of your 30 day goals, and tell our research team about it, you will receive $30 from your ticket back. $1 for each day of your growth!
Who do I talk to if I have more questions?
Call Annie Hodges at 408-420-5600 or email her at annie@selfspark.com. She loves to connect, so don't be shy.
"I am really, really impressed by the program you put together. You hit the right mix."
- Jeris Miller, Dakini 3 Media
"I learned a lot listening to all of the speakers. I made some goals for this week and I finished one of my long-pending tasks. I am inspired."
- Farhan Syed, Citibank Singapore
"Thanks for the weekend! I created an outline for a mindfulness class I'll be conducting."
- Wade Brill, Life Coach
