Carol

We’re excited to announce
 
Keynote Opening Speaker
PAT FARENGA
(International Known Speaker and Author on Unschooling)
 
at the 4th Annual
Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort, Sandusky, Ohio
May 16 – 20, 2011
http://ugoevent.com/
 
 
OTHER FEATURED SPEAKERS
        
         *  James Marcus Bach (The Voyage of a Buccaneer-Scholar)
 
        *  Dayna Martin (Radical Unschooling, A Revolution Has Begun)
 
        *  Lisa Cottrell-Bentley (Wright On Time Book Series)
        *  Zoe Bentley (13 yr. old unschooler & NASA “No Boundaries” 2nd place winner)
 
         *  And many more!   (for a complete listing and Bio’s of all our awesome speakers,  go to our UWG website: http://ugoevent.com/ )
     
 
UNBELIEVABLE GROUP ROOM RATES – beginning as low as * $85 / night
(* Note  - rate above is for standard Desert Room, sleeps 6 & includes 4 waterpark passes. Other room types and rates are also available)
 Go to our UWG website for further details and rates:  http://ugoevent.com/
 
 
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Sandusky and the nearby Lake Erie Islands are Ohio’s most traveled to vacation destination!  So, we’ve arranged our UWG gathering to also include several off-site local trips, including:
 
·         Lake Erie Ferry Rides
Enjoy a scenic 2 hr. ferry ride, chartered  exclusively for our group, for only $6! 
Ferries leave from downtown Sandusky and view the nearby shorelines, coal docks and also the famed Marblehead Lighthouse – the oldest continuously running lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
 
·         Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum
Less than 10 minutes from the Kalahari is Edison’s hometown and birthplace Museum.  The Museum features a collection of rare Edisonia, including examples of many of Edison's early inventions, documents, and family mementos.  http://www.tomedison.org/index.html
 
·         Cedar Point Amusement Park http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/index.cfm
Enjoy a day at the world largest roller coaster park.  Features over 75 rides, including 17 roller coasters, along with lots of family friendly rides and entertainment.  For the last 13 years, its been rated the #1 Amusement Park in the world! 
 
  ·      And  Lots more!
 
 
WE’LL ALSO BE ADDING SEVERAL NEW EVENTS…….
·         Mentoring
For those who would like to be grouped together with an unschooling family who’s been to past Unschooling Waterpark Gatherings, we’ll be offering group mentoring.  We’ll put 3-4 families who liked to be mentored with a  “seasoned” unschooling family who’s been to 2 or more past Unschooling Waterpark Gatherings. Mentoring groups will be assigned before the Gathering, so families can start to get to know their mentor and other families and to also begin sharing questions and info of what to expect at our unschooling Gatherings. Once at the Gathering, time will be allotted each morning, for mentoring families to gather and chat with their mentor, if so desired. Or families can choose other meeting times, as best works for them.  
 
·         Family Meet & Greet Speed Dating
For a fun and quick way to get to know fellow attendees, we’ll be doing speed dating for families and also individuals to partake.  Participants will be given a certain number of minutes to mingle, then change “dates” every so many minutes. 
 
·         Mom’s Night Out (MNO)
One evening will be geared toward the Moms this year!  Lots of  henna painting, chatting and and  mingling. 
 
 
OTHER EVENTS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
·         Monday Night Carnival
Lots of games, food , entertainment and fun for all!
 
·         Fairy Godparents
We’ll again let those who want to partake, secretly draw names and then spend the week making one’s godchild feel special.
 
·         Kids’ Market Place
Kids again will have a chance to market and sell their wares. This has grown to become one of our most popular events and thus we’ll be utilizing 3 times more ballroom space for this event next year.
 
·         Music Jam Session
Bring your own instruments and join along in a casual jamming session.  All ages welcomed!
 
·         Talent Show
All ages and talents welcomed for a fun night of community and camaraderie. 
 
·         Movie Night
We’ll begin the evening showing a “G” rated kid friendly family movie.  Then, a PG / PG-13 movie geared more for our older kids.  As always, all ages are welcomed at one or both movies.
 
·         SSUDs
Secret Society of Unschooling Dads will again be convening throughout the week. Only men folk are granted access.  Cool conversation, new ideas and friendships are sure to result!
 
·         Thursday Night Family Dance
Join us on our last night for a remarkable grand ballroom family dance. Many find this the highlight of the entire week! 
 
 
REGISTRATION
·         Registration will begin October 1, 2010 on a first come basis.  Be sure to register early, not only to take advantage of the early bird regstn (see below), but to guarantee space.  Last year, several who tried to book late, couldn't  get  rooms.
 
·         Early Bird Reservation deadline is Feb. 15, 2011. 
Great News - Our Early Bird bonuses have increased, from $20 to $45 in combination of Kalahari Gift and Gaming Room Cards, and also includes mini golf passes.
 
 
NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE
http://ugoevent.com/
Be sure to check out our newly updated website, for all the latest details on our UWG speakers, events, off-site field trips, etc…. 
 
UWG YAHOO GROUP
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/UWG
Also, please join our UWG Yahoo group and begin connecting with other past and future attendees!
 
[Please help us spread the word.  Please feel free to forward  this to all your unschoolly groups and friends.  THANKS!]
 
 
Happy Unschooling!
    
     Carol Reinhard – UWG Gathering Coordinator / Founder    e-mail:  carolfhs79@...
     Kimberly Conti – UWG Speaker Coordinator
     Kim Lowery – UWG Main Events Coordinator
     Bethany Ward – UWG Funshop Coordinator

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