CASL Basics
Category 2: Garden Procedures
Area Room 1: Strengths & Growth
Area Room 2: Adaptability
Activities
100

This is the call-and-response phrase used throughout the conference

When I say Grow, you say BEYOND!”

100

Describe the garden procedure Attendance & Participation 

This procedure requires full attendance and staying on conference grounds.

100

This Pixar character was used as an example of turning weaknesses into strengths

REMY

100

What is the Icebreaker Walk/Movement Energizer?

This energizer required delegates to walk while music played and follow instructions when it stops

100

In Waste to Wonder, groups had to present their idea in this format.

SKIT

200

Delegates must share these three things whenever they speak.

NAME GRADE SCHOOL

200

Describe the garden procedure Curfew & Room Guidelines? 

This rule requires students to be in assigned rooms during designated evening hours.

200

On the flower activity, strengths were written on this part of the flower.

PETALS

200

In “Plant the Seed,” every sentence had to begin with these two words

"Yes, and…”

200

Natalie Fratto emphasized measuring and improving this leadership trait.

adaptability 

300

This messaging app was used as the primary form of communication during the 2025 CASL conference.

GROUP ME

300

Describe the garden procedure Substance-Free Policy? 

This policy prohibits drugs, alcohol, or tobacco and may result in dismissal.

300

In the flower activity, this represented what keeps you grounded.

Stem

300

What is Adaptability (in CASL terms)?

CASL defines this leadership skill as “The ability to keep an open mind while continuing to challenge and improve.”

300

In Waste to Wonder, delegates were challenged to solve school issues using this limited number of random resources.

1-2

400

What are the kinds of rooms delegate's will attend at the conference?

area room, general session, workshops, rotations

400

Describe the garden procedure Phone & Technology Use? 

This guideline limits phone use during sessions requiring focus.

400

In your team enact what the community garden activity is (model it) 

Board member would have had to model a student grabbing a flower the other giving a situation and then how the petals counteract the issue

400

How is this question used in area room two?

 “What are some ways leaders on campus can reuse things at school to make events fun and creative?”

AS A REFLECTION FOR WASTE TO WONDER

400

If a school struggles with low event attendance, the lesson from Area Room 2 suggests leaders should first evaluate this before blaming the students.

approach/mindset/strategy

500

What must you do AT THE END of area room one and carryout into your next area area room everytime you guys leave?

CREATE A CHANT!

500

Describe the Conference Theme: Grow Beyond Mean in terms of procedures

We will challenge ourselves, support others, and blossom into the leader we are meant to be.

500

What are delegates asked to do with this quote?

“Plants don’t grow in the shade so don’t be afraid to grow towards the light.”

Read it then share with a partner what it means to them

500

In the story activity "Plant the Seed” what are the two roles?

Gardener-In the storytelling activity, this role tried to keep the group focused and reach the end

Rabbit-This role attempted to slow the story down by adding curveballs.

500

*NO SCRIPT*
With these resources, enact the activity Waste to Wonder

Your resource options are cone /paper/ string/balloons/pencils/staples

Scenario: Low participation in school spirit  

They would work as a team, pick 2 resources for their member who has to get creative with creating the solution using the scenarios

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