Small group time

Every year, we take a survey of our Ambassadors and ask what they think of their HOBY experience and over 95% rank it OUTSTANDING!  We then ask "what would you like to see different next year" and inevitably, they say "MORE SMALL GROUP TIME!"

So what is "small group time"?  Well, each of our Ambassadors is part of a group, one of twenty groups at HOBY Texas North this year.  Each group starts at "Group J" or "Group O" but soon becomes "Justified Jackaroos"or the "Outrageous Outlaws" (remember, our theme this year is #RidingRoughlyWest).

During the downtime in between speakers, panels and leadership activities, the small groups find a quiet space and reflect on what they have heard.  They share their thoughts, their stories, their ideas. Sometimes one person in the group teaches the others a game, conversation is lighthearted and fun - sometimes much deeper.  But the connections that are made are a very important part of the HOBY experience!