Online Friends, Relationships, and Creeps | Intermediate/Middle Students Ages 12-14 (Grades 6-8)

Program Length

90 Min

Audience

Schools & Youth

Delivery Options

In-Person, Live Broadcast

Launching September 2026

Friendships, recreation, and even romantic relationships often begin online today. However, not every online "friend" has good intentions.

The word "friend" has evolved significantly over the past decade. In this program, we unpack the concept of digital friendship and explore varying levels of online trust. We will cover the warning signs of bad actors, as well as practical strategies to safely navigate potentially risky situations, because a connection made in an online game shouldn't automatically share the same level of trust as a personal friend on a private social media profile.

Beyond platonic connections, this program explores the complex and high-risk dynamics of online romance, specifically highlighting how scammers, hackers, and exploiters leverage strong emotions to manipulate others. Finally, we address the legal boundaries, personal risks, and digital realities surrounding intimate image sharing.

Key Program Components

Friends vs. Friendly: Understanding the key differences
Levels of Trust: Mapping online friendships and managing personal risk
The Dangers of Off-Platforming: Why moving conversations to unmonitored apps is risky
Emotional Manipulation: Identifying tactics, red flags, and toxic behaviours
Setting Boundaries: Strategies to manage unwanted contacts and safe exit strategies
Messaging Privacy: The reality (and limits) of digital privacy
Online Romance & Exploitation: How predators, scammers, and bad actors operate
Sexting & Image Sharing: Navigating boundaries, nudes, and digital consent
Responsibilities: Understanding legal boundaries, rights, and consequences

Program Delivery Options

HD LIVE Broadcasts

Pricing

$595

The White Hatter Broadcasting Studio operates within a dedicated 1,000 sq. ft. video production space, offering far more than a typical laptop webcam meeting.

With an 8-camera HD and 4K setup, we use industry-leading webinar-based broadcasting software and hardware to deliver a professional, high-quality experience. Our platform provides a safe, secure, and private online learning environment, featuring quality video and audio.

We can also integrate with other virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other web-based service upon request.

This is not a typical laptop webcam video meeting.

The best comparison for the broadcast is a YouTube Live event—it uses similar technology and offers a comparable user experience.

Event organizers coordinating with The White Hatter Team will receive access to share with all participants. No software download is required, and the broadcast can be accessed on any platform with an internet connection.

Groups have flexibility in how they participate: some may choose to have each individual watch on their own device, while others may gather participants to watch together in a shared space, like a classroom viewing the livestream.

Fully Web-Based – No software downloads required
1000 sq. ft. Production Space
200 sq. ft. Green Screen
8-Camera HD & 4K Setup
Top-Down Demonstration Capability
"Big Board" – 75" Interactive Touchscreen
Vibrant RGB Lighting
Dynamic Movement Cameras
Live Video Effects
Enhanced Audio Effects
Audience Data Protection
No Risk of Event "Bombing"
Anonymous Q&A
Moderated Q&A
Question Upvoting Feature
Fast and Easy Setup
Visually Engaging Presentation
Cost-Effective Compared to In-Person Events
Select Programs Available as Recorded Replays (24–48 Hours Access)

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In-Person Presentations

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A traditional, group-style lecture delivered live at your location. Our team arrives with the necessary equipment to deliver an engaging and interactive presentation tailored to your audience. Perfect for schools, organizations, or community groups looking for a face-to-face learning experience. In-person sessions allow for real-time interaction, questions, and a dynamic connection with the presenter.

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Group Premiere VOD

Pricing

Renting an individual VOD is limited to one active device watching the video at a time.

For groups that need to watch the content simultaneously or at different times throughout the day, the Group Premiere VOD is a great solution.

For a full 24-hour period, anyone in your group—anywhere—can participate in the presentation.

Please connect with our office to arrange a Group Premiere VOD.

The best comparison is watching a YouTube video—it uses similar technology and offers a comparable user experience.

Event organizers coordinating with The White Hatter Team will receive access to share with all participants. No software download is required, and the VOD can be accessed on any platform with an internet connection.

Groups have flexibility in how they participate: some may choose to have each individual watch on their own device, while others may gather participants to watch together in a shared space, like a classroom for viewing.

Yes. Compared to the Individual VOD option, which is limited to one device, the Group VOD is specifically designed to support access for anyone in your group—whether at the same time or at different times—throughout the entire day.
Yes, you can watch the program as many times as you'd like during the coordinated day
You have the entire day—coordinated with our office—to participate.
While the content is the same, the way you access the content differs.

Individual VOD is a self-serve process, allowing you to rent and access the content directly, just like renting a movie.

Group VOD requires coordination with our office to set up a dedicated event page for your group.

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Individual VOD

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Video on Demand (VOD) is a digital media distribution system that allows users to access video content whenever they choose, rather than following a fixed broadcast schedule. With VOD, viewers can stream video content over the internet to watch on their own time, from any device. It's just like renting a Movie online.

No. You can only stream the program on one device at a time. If you are a school or organization looking to stream the VOD simultaneously across multiple classrooms, we recommend our Group Premiere Access option. These Video On Demand options are offered at a group rate and are accessible to anyone in your community for a 24-hour period—allowing everyone to watch at the same time. Contact our office to arrange a program for your group today.
Yes, you can watch the program as many times as you'd like during the 24-hour rental period.
You have 24 hours from the time of purchase to watch the program.
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While the content is the same, the way you access the content differs.

Individual VOD is a self-serve process, allowing you to rent and access the content directly, just like renting a movie.

Group VOD requires coordination with our office to set up a dedicated event page for your group.

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Bundle Pricing Discounts

Back-to-School 2026/27

Book One Student Live Broadcast, Get One 50% OFF!

Schedule and host one Live Student Broadcast before 2027, and add an additional student broadcast in 2026 to your booking for half the price.

*Discount applies to the lower-priced item. This offer is valid exclusively for Student Live Broadcasts and cannot be combined with any other discount bundles.

Standard Multiple-Program Discount

$50 discount for each additional program when booked together

Applies to individual school/group Live Broadcast presentations
For example, a high school broadcast presentation combined with a parent presentation would normally total $1,390. With the multi-program discount, the combined price would be $1,340 + Applicable Taxes.
Looking to book multiple-school broadcast together? Check below for even greater discount deals!

Multiple-School Concurrent Student Broadcast Discount

Schools & districts can reduce costs by sharing the same live student broadcast session with other schools at a 50% discount on each additonal school.

Program	1 School	2 Schools	3 Schools
High School	$695	$1042	$1389
Middle School	$595	$892	$1189
Elementary School	$495	$742	$989

Multiple-School Parent Broadcast Discount (District-Wide)

District-Wide / District Parent Advisory Council: $895 for the first parent broadcast, and a $100 discount on subsequent broadcasts when booked together. The district rate + multi booking discounts allows parents throughout the district to participate in the same live broadcast event.

First program: $895

Second program: $795

Third program: $795

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Why The White Hatter?

Beyond our program presentations, our organizations expanding resource list designed for youth, school, Parents, businesses and working professionals.

Resources

Our program is not just about internet safety, it’s also about digital citizenship and literacy, online ethics, online critical thinking, and the challenges surrounding privacy, cyberbullying, and what we can do now to protect their digital footprint.

Digital Citizenship

Our work in the area of internet safety and digital literacy has been recognized by various awards.

Canadian Order Of Merit

BC Medal of Good Citizenship

BC Social Innovations Youth Award

Award-Winning

While others in our industry seek out police endorsements or advertise that they have or do work with law enforcement, we are comprised of current or past law enforcement professionals, and bring this experience and pedigree to all of our programs.

Experience

We stay current on everything we do, and we have documented evidence that our presentation positively changes internet behaviour. We are also very proud of the fact that our programs have intervened in the lives of many, especially in our grade school programs

Current

Our programs are designed not only from extensive experience but also academic support. Members of The White Hatter Team come from a variety of backgrounds in formal post-secondary education and bring a breadth of knowledge with how technology impacts the world from each individual and society.

Academic Rigour

Guiding Principles and Standards

Expertise

We don’t just teach online safety and digital literacy, we live it.

Professionalism

Our presentation and education services are backed equally by our team’s real-world experiences.

Respect

We never have and never will shame, out, or embarrass those we help

Passion

We actively remain engaged in the communities we are invited into.