Live and Learn Conference
[email protected]
Hi everyone,
Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn Unschooling
Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
_http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
(http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
It is a wonderful conference full of Unschoolers from all over. Now is your
chance to hear unschooling speakers, be with unschooling families and just
immerse yourself in unschooling.
ALSO we are looking for unique vendors/exhibitors. If you have a product of
service you would like to put out there for other Unschoolers there are
several ways you can participate:
1) Exhibit Booth at the Conference
2) Exhibitor Facetime
3) Conference Handbook Advertising
4) Brochure Bag
If you would like more information you can go here
_http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html_
(http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html) for all the details.
Think outside the box, think like Unschoolers...
If you have an idea or thought please e mail me at _genant2@..._
(mailto:genant2@...) and we will see if we can make it happen. If you have an
idea but are unsure if it will be profitable, e mail me and we will talk and
see what we can come up with.
This conference is NOT like all other homeschooling conferences. We DO NOT
want the usual curriculum vendors we want Unschoolers.
Thanks,
And now back to your normal programming.
Pam Genant
exhibiting manager
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Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn Unschooling
Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
_http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
(http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
It is a wonderful conference full of Unschoolers from all over. Now is your
chance to hear unschooling speakers, be with unschooling families and just
immerse yourself in unschooling.
ALSO we are looking for unique vendors/exhibitors. If you have a product of
service you would like to put out there for other Unschoolers there are
several ways you can participate:
1) Exhibit Booth at the Conference
2) Exhibitor Facetime
3) Conference Handbook Advertising
4) Brochure Bag
If you would like more information you can go here
_http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html_
(http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html) for all the details.
Think outside the box, think like Unschoolers...
If you have an idea or thought please e mail me at _genant2@..._
(mailto:genant2@...) and we will see if we can make it happen. If you have an
idea but are unsure if it will be profitable, e mail me and we will talk and
see what we can come up with.
This conference is NOT like all other homeschooling conferences. We DO NOT
want the usual curriculum vendors we want Unschoolers.
Thanks,
And now back to your normal programming.
Pam Genant
exhibiting manager
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
soggyboysmom
--- In [email protected], Genant2@a... wrote:
setting things up and will let everyone know when it's ready "We are
still establishing our paypal and bank accounts. As soon as everything
is ready, the registration form will be available" Is there someplace
else I should look on the site or do I have an old link somehow
messing things up (even though I used your link here)?
> Hi everyone,I just went to the website via your link and it still says they are
> Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn
>Unschooling
> Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
> _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
> (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
> Pam Genant
> exhibiting manager
setting things up and will let everyone know when it's ready "We are
still establishing our paypal and bank accounts. As soon as everything
is ready, the registration form will be available" Is there someplace
else I should look on the site or do I have an old link somehow
messing things up (even though I used your link here)?
Pam Genant
>>>> Is there someplaceNot sure what is going on. When I copy and paste the link I sent I
> else I should look on the site or do I have an old link somehow
> messing things up (even though I used your link here)?<<<<
get there LOL. Try the main page.
http://www.liveandlearnconference.org
Cut and paste that or type it into your browser. That should be the
home page for the conference. The first tab on the left hand side is
the registration tab. Maybe that will help you get there. Also there
is a tab for exhibitors.
Pam G
TreeGoddess
The registration page still says "We are still establishing our paypal
and bank
accounts. As soon as everything is ready, the registration form will be
available."
under the pricing table. I even "refreshed" the page and it was still
the same. I'll keep
watching for it. :)
-Tracy-
"Peace *will* enter your life, but you
need to clear a spot for her to sit down."
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
and bank
accounts. As soon as everything is ready, the registration form will be
available."
under the pricing table. I even "refreshed" the page and it was still
the same. I'll keep
watching for it. :)
-Tracy-
"Peace *will* enter your life, but you
need to clear a spot for her to sit down."
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
soggyboysmom
I get to the site fine and to the Registration page fine, but the
registration form isn't there yet (just checked again right before
posting this). I know Kelly's been up to her eyeballs trying to get
through all her backlog of stuff now that she has her new 'puter so I
was surprised to see a post that it was there already (happy but
surprised - registration is the only loose end to our trip, all the
rest of the reservations and plans are set) - I didn't figure it would
be all sorted out until next week at the earliest.
registration form isn't there yet (just checked again right before
posting this). I know Kelly's been up to her eyeballs trying to get
through all her backlog of stuff now that she has her new 'puter so I
was surprised to see a post that it was there already (happy but
surprised - registration is the only loose end to our trip, all the
rest of the reservations and plans are set) - I didn't figure it would
be all sorted out until next week at the earliest.
[email protected]
-----Original Message-----
From: soggyboysmom <debra.rossing@...>
I just went to the website via your link and it still says they are
setting things up and will let everyone know when it's ready "We are
still establishing our paypal and bank accounts. As soon as everything
is ready, the registration form will be available" Is there someplace
else I should look on the site or do I have an old link somehow
messing things up (even though I used your link here)?
-=-=-=-=-=-
The registration is NOT yet up. Still a few kinks and cool things to
set up before we ask you to send me money.
I'll let you know as soon as we're ready. Promise! <g>
~Kelly
From: soggyboysmom <debra.rossing@...>
I just went to the website via your link and it still says they are
setting things up and will let everyone know when it's ready "We are
still establishing our paypal and bank accounts. As soon as everything
is ready, the registration form will be available" Is there someplace
else I should look on the site or do I have an old link somehow
messing things up (even though I used your link here)?
-=-=-=-=-=-
The registration is NOT yet up. Still a few kinks and cool things to
set up before we ask you to send me money.
I'll let you know as soon as we're ready. Promise! <g>
~Kelly
soggyboysmom
I know you will Kelly! - I was responding to the earlier post that
said registration was -already- available and, alas, I wasn't seeing
it.
said registration was -already- available and, alas, I wasn't seeing
it.
[email protected]
Below is what Gillian wrote on the LiG elist. I just wanted to share
her views in case anyone else was on the fence, wondering whether or
not to jump off and make the commitment to go to the conference this
year:
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-
1b. Re: Please help me off this fence!
--- In [email protected], "Clarissa Fetrow"
<clarissafetrow@...>
wrote:
6 and 2.
I knew no one in person, but recognized a few names from some of the
lists I had been
reading. My husband knew nothing except what I had told him. We aren't
the most social
people, my daughter (then 6) takes a looooong time to warm up to people
and there wasn't
that kind of time at the conference so she didn't really make any
friends or play at
all with anyone. But she watched, oh how she watched, and took it all
in! Even now 2
years later she will sometimes comment on something from that first
conference, such as
something she now has or is doing that she saw another child playing
with or doing at the
conference. It opened up so many people and ideas to her. The next time
we went
and she saw folks she had seen before, she was much more ready to talk
to them and be
drawn in. And now, after 3 conferences, she wouldn't let us stay home
if there was any way
at all she could change our minds (not that she'd have to work too
hard!) - she loves it,
is so looking forward to seeing some of her special friends again, to
being opened to new
ideas and new things she will love exploring on her own afterwards,
seeing everyone's
talents at the talent show, walking around in a little bubble of
freedom roaming the hotel because we
are all there and it is a comfortable place for her to try out being
more social and independent.
Lots of folks comment that their kids are too young to go to a
conference, they
think they should wait till they're older. But I would say it was
infinitely more important
for us as a family to go when the kids were younger - to give us a
blueprint for how we
could be with them, to unite my husband and I, to see how the
unschoolers look all grown up,
to find friends who understand us and will support us through some of
our doubtful days.
Our first conference was where it "clicked" for Craig (dh), where he
really
understood what it was all about and started to actively rather than
passively live this life.
He met so many dads who connected with our cosleeping, extended
nursing, kids are people too,
reading will come as it comes, type philosophy (so different from his
usual interactions
at the office etc), he really felt supported and no longer on the
outside of something.
He saw the older kids and how confident and neat they all were, how
their uniqueness had
been celebrated, how they seemed so comfortable in their own skins
(more so even than
we did!) and he wanted that for his own kids.
The experience brought us to a new place, it gave us confidence, it
gave us a
support network of folks, it put faces to the names we had been reading
on lists so now
the lists seemed more like chats amongst friends and no longer posts
from (possibly crazy)
strangers, it opened up worlds to our kids we could never have opened
ourselves
(our reserved dd performed on stage at the last conference!?), it
opened our eyes to
ways we had been holding back - that first conference literally changed
our lives. The
following ones have cemented the change, but the first one was
cataclysmic for us.
I don't know how it will be for your family, but we struggled with the
idea of
going to our first, the money, was it worth it, shouldn't we wait. We
didn't decide until 2
weeks before and then it was all a rush and a holler. I am *so* glad we
didn't let our
practical natures win out. It is scary to think where we would be now
as parents if we hadn't made
that leap and stretched ourselves to go into the wide open arms of a
hotel full of
strangers.
If you have come so far as to post to this list wondering if you should
come, it
sounds like the idea, the philosophy, really appeals to you so I'd say
do whatever it takes
to make it just this once. Despite the cost, it can't really hurt you
too much, and it
could very well change your lives completely. Coming once doesn't
commit you to ever coming
again. <Asheville> is worth a visit anyway for all its cool things to
do so you won't be
wasting your time even if you hate the conference (which you won't, but
just to reassure).
And you will meet people from all over the country (continent!) which
is like a social
studies field trip in itself.
<Plus, it's the LAST one.>
~Gillian
and Craig of Effie (8) and Fergus (4)
Victoria BC Canada
-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
her views in case anyone else was on the fence, wondering whether or
not to jump off and make the commitment to go to the conference this
year:
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-
1b. Re: Please help me off this fence!
--- In [email protected], "Clarissa Fetrow"
<clarissafetrow@...>
wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has any reassuring thoughts on why we should takeClarrisa, we went to our first unschooling conference when my kids were
> the plunge, despite concerns, and come to the conference?
6 and 2.
I knew no one in person, but recognized a few names from some of the
lists I had been
reading. My husband knew nothing except what I had told him. We aren't
the most social
people, my daughter (then 6) takes a looooong time to warm up to people
and there wasn't
that kind of time at the conference so she didn't really make any
friends or play at
all with anyone. But she watched, oh how she watched, and took it all
in! Even now 2
years later she will sometimes comment on something from that first
conference, such as
something she now has or is doing that she saw another child playing
with or doing at the
conference. It opened up so many people and ideas to her. The next time
we went
and she saw folks she had seen before, she was much more ready to talk
to them and be
drawn in. And now, after 3 conferences, she wouldn't let us stay home
if there was any way
at all she could change our minds (not that she'd have to work too
hard!) - she loves it,
is so looking forward to seeing some of her special friends again, to
being opened to new
ideas and new things she will love exploring on her own afterwards,
seeing everyone's
talents at the talent show, walking around in a little bubble of
freedom roaming the hotel because we
are all there and it is a comfortable place for her to try out being
more social and independent.
Lots of folks comment that their kids are too young to go to a
conference, they
think they should wait till they're older. But I would say it was
infinitely more important
for us as a family to go when the kids were younger - to give us a
blueprint for how we
could be with them, to unite my husband and I, to see how the
unschoolers look all grown up,
to find friends who understand us and will support us through some of
our doubtful days.
Our first conference was where it "clicked" for Craig (dh), where he
really
understood what it was all about and started to actively rather than
passively live this life.
He met so many dads who connected with our cosleeping, extended
nursing, kids are people too,
reading will come as it comes, type philosophy (so different from his
usual interactions
at the office etc), he really felt supported and no longer on the
outside of something.
He saw the older kids and how confident and neat they all were, how
their uniqueness had
been celebrated, how they seemed so comfortable in their own skins
(more so even than
we did!) and he wanted that for his own kids.
The experience brought us to a new place, it gave us confidence, it
gave us a
support network of folks, it put faces to the names we had been reading
on lists so now
the lists seemed more like chats amongst friends and no longer posts
from (possibly crazy)
strangers, it opened up worlds to our kids we could never have opened
ourselves
(our reserved dd performed on stage at the last conference!?), it
opened our eyes to
ways we had been holding back - that first conference literally changed
our lives. The
following ones have cemented the change, but the first one was
cataclysmic for us.
I don't know how it will be for your family, but we struggled with the
idea of
going to our first, the money, was it worth it, shouldn't we wait. We
didn't decide until 2
weeks before and then it was all a rush and a holler. I am *so* glad we
didn't let our
practical natures win out. It is scary to think where we would be now
as parents if we hadn't made
that leap and stretched ourselves to go into the wide open arms of a
hotel full of
strangers.
If you have come so far as to post to this list wondering if you should
come, it
sounds like the idea, the philosophy, really appeals to you so I'd say
do whatever it takes
to make it just this once. Despite the cost, it can't really hurt you
too much, and it
could very well change your lives completely. Coming once doesn't
commit you to ever coming
again. <Asheville> is worth a visit anyway for all its cool things to
do so you won't be
wasting your time even if you hate the conference (which you won't, but
just to reassure).
And you will meet people from all over the country (continent!) which
is like a social
studies field trip in itself.
<Plus, it's the LAST one.>
~Gillian
and Craig of Effie (8) and Fergus (4)
Victoria BC Canada
-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
rpindc04
I'm wondering how this conference would be for our son, 10 years old.
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
Robbin
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
Robbin
--- In [email protected], Genant2@... wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn
Unschooling
> Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
> _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
> (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
>
> It is a wonderful conference full of Unschoolers from all over. Now
is your
> chance to hear unschooling speakers, be with unschooling families
and just
> immerse yourself in unschooling.
>
> ALSO we are looking for unique vendors/exhibitors. If you have a
product of
> service you would like to put out there for other Unschoolers
there are
> several ways you can participate:
> 1) Exhibit Booth at the Conference
> 2) Exhibitor Facetime
> 3) Conference Handbook Advertising
> 4) Brochure Bag
>
> If you would like more information you can go here
> _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html_
> (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html) for all
the details.
>
> Think outside the box, think like Unschoolers...
> If you have an idea or thought please e mail me at _genant2@..._
> (mailto:genant2@...) and we will see if we can make it happen.
If you have an
> idea but are unsure if it will be profitable, e mail me and we
will talk and
> see what we can come up with.
>
> This conference is NOT like all other homeschooling conferences.
We DO NOT
> want the usual curriculum vendors we want Unschoolers.
>
> Thanks,
> And now back to your normal programming.
> Pam Genant
> exhibiting manager
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Melissa Gray
This would be great for him....for the past two my son spent all his
time in the video game room, and made some friend. Video games are
great because they allow people to socialize as they want. teehee
Melissa
Mom to Joshua, Breanna, Emily, Rachel, Samuel, Daniel and Avari
Wife to Zane
blog me at
http://startlinglives.blogspot.com/
time in the video game room, and made some friend. Video games are
great because they allow people to socialize as they want. teehee
Melissa
Mom to Joshua, Breanna, Emily, Rachel, Samuel, Daniel and Avari
Wife to Zane
blog me at
http://startlinglives.blogspot.com/
On Apr 6, 2008, at 4:40 PM, rpindc04 wrote:
> I'm wondering how this conference would be for our son, 10 years old.
> We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
> deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
> something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
> still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
> warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
> great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
> do there?
>
> Robbin
>
> --- In [email protected], Genant2@... wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> > Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn
> Unschooling
> > Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
> > _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
> > (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
> >
> > It is a wonderful conference full of Unschoolers from all over. Now
> is your
> > chance to hear unschooling speakers, be with unschooling families
> and just
> > immerse yourself in unschooling.
> >
> > ALSO we are looking for unique vendors/exhibitors. If you have a
> product of
> > service you would like to put out there for other Unschoolers
> there are
> > several ways you can participate:
> > 1) Exhibit Booth at the Conference
> > 2) Exhibitor Facetime
> > 3) Conference Handbook Advertising
> > 4) Brochure Bag
> >
> > If you would like more information you can go here
> > _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html_
> > (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html) for all
> the details.
> >
> > Think outside the box, think like Unschoolers...
> > If you have an idea or thought please e mail me at _genant2@..._
> > (mailto:genant2@...) and we will see if we can make it happen.
> If you have an
> > idea but are unsure if it will be profitable, e mail me and we
> will talk and
> > see what we can come up with.
> >
> > This conference is NOT like all other homeschooling conferences.
> We DO NOT
> > want the usual curriculum vendors we want Unschoolers.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > And now back to your normal programming.
> > Pam Genant
> > exhibiting manager
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ENSEMBLE S-WAYNFORTH
Simon had a blast. He largely circled the Yugioh tables waiting and watching until he felt confident enough to join in the duels. He also hung out in the games room. Again, watching and waiting until he wanted to play too. There were other things going on. He had a blast playing with some boys down by the lake on the night of the bonfire. It was his kind of game, and imagined quest of sorts. He talked about that for a long time. Live and Learn was a great place for Simon to move slowly into interactions with others. The length of time, and the freedom to do it at his own pace, it is brilliant.
Schuyler
www.waynforth.blogspot.com
----- Original Message ----
From: rpindc04 <robbin_mp@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, 6 April, 2008 10:40:55 PM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Live and Learn Conference
I'm wondering how this conference would be for our son, 10 years old.
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
Robbin
Schuyler
www.waynforth.blogspot.com
----- Original Message ----
From: rpindc04 <robbin_mp@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, 6 April, 2008 10:40:55 PM
Subject: [unschoolingbasics] Re: Live and Learn Conference
I'm wondering how this conference would be for our son, 10 years old.
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
Robbin
--- In [email protected], Genant2@... wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> Don't forget that registration for the October Live and Learn
Unschooling
> Conference in St. Louis, MO is open. Just go to
> _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html_
> (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/registration.html)
>
> It is a wonderful conference full of Unschoolers from all over. Now
is your
> chance to hear unschooling speakers, be with unschooling families
and just
> immerse yourself in unschooling.
>
> ALSO we are looking for unique vendors/exhibitors. If you have a
product of
> service you would like to put out there for other Unschoolers
there are
> several ways you can participate:
> 1) Exhibit Booth at the Conference
> 2) Exhibitor Facetime
> 3) Conference Handbook Advertising
> 4) Brochure Bag
>
> If you would like more information you can go here
> _http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html_
> (http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/exhibitors.html) for all
the details.
>
> Think outside the box, think like Unschoolers...
> If you have an idea or thought please e mail me at _genant2@..._
> (mailto:genant2@...) and we will see if we can make it happen.
If you have an
> idea but are unsure if it will be profitable, e mail me and we
will talk and
> see what we can come up with.
>
> This conference is NOT like all other homeschooling conferences.
We DO NOT
> want the usual curriculum vendors we want Unschoolers.
>
> Thanks,
> And now back to your normal programming.
> Pam Genant
> exhibiting manager
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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[email protected]
I'm wondering how this conference would be for our son, 10 years old.
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
-=-=-=-=-=-
Well, there's NO TV, so that's right out. <g>
But there's a gaming room. There's a YuGiOh! room.
Duncan's 12 now. At ten, he spent almost the entire conference doing
those two things: gaming and YuGi. But he has a bunch of buddies (Andy
and Seamus and Simon and Alec and others)---many whom he only sees at
the conferences---and some new ones he meets each year for the first
time.
It's easier to make friends when they share the same passions. Their
language is similar---a foreign language to most adults! (Me, anyway!)
<g> But they simply aren't strangers for long. My guess is that, after
the first day, he'll have at least one child he's buds with---even
though he may not know his name. <G> But they'll find each other and
hang out together during meals, at the talent show, at the picnic.
You might be surprised how quickly he connects with other kids here.
Mainly because no one's making him be somewhere or do something. He'll
get to choose where to go and what to do. And because we're all more
likely to connect with others who share what we love, we kind of have
"instant" friends at funshops 'cause we already know we have a shared
interest because we're AT that funshop.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
We started hs-ing and unschooling last Fall, and are still
deschooling to some extent. He is just beginning to be interested in
something besides being by himself with tv, and electronic games. He
still spends most of his time in that way. He has alwasy been slow to
warm up to a new crowd - real slow. So, though this conference sounds
great to me, what would it be like for him? What do 10-year old boys
do there?
-=-=-=-=-=-
Well, there's NO TV, so that's right out. <g>
But there's a gaming room. There's a YuGiOh! room.
Duncan's 12 now. At ten, he spent almost the entire conference doing
those two things: gaming and YuGi. But he has a bunch of buddies (Andy
and Seamus and Simon and Alec and others)---many whom he only sees at
the conferences---and some new ones he meets each year for the first
time.
It's easier to make friends when they share the same passions. Their
language is similar---a foreign language to most adults! (Me, anyway!)
<g> But they simply aren't strangers for long. My guess is that, after
the first day, he'll have at least one child he's buds with---even
though he may not know his name. <G> But they'll find each other and
hang out together during meals, at the talent show, at the picnic.
You might be surprised how quickly he connects with other kids here.
Mainly because no one's making him be somewhere or do something. He'll
get to choose where to go and what to do. And because we're all more
likely to connect with others who share what we love, we kind of have
"instant" friends at funshops 'cause we already know we have a shared
interest because we're AT that funshop.
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
[email protected]
The Live and Learn Unschooling Conference---Early Bird Deadline is May
16th!
Are you and your family considering unschooling? Would you like to
learn more about how kids can learn without curriculum and see other
unschooling families in action?
Have you and your family recently started unschooling and are excited
to explore this journey in more detail?
Are you and your family experienced unschoolers interested in
connecting with other like-minded families?
Then we hope you'll decide to join us! This is a wonderful opportunity
to spend time relaxing in a beautiful area of the country while
recharging your unschooling batteries, reconnecting with old friends,
meeting virtual friends, and being inspired as well as inspiring others!
This will be the 7th and LAST Live and Learn Unschooling Conference,
September 3-7, 2008! It is a special FIVE day event at which
unschooling families convene to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains of North
Carolina and to experience an unschooling community first-hand. You
will be able to question and get ideas from experienced unschoolers. No
one will ask what curriculum you use, and you will be surrounded by
free families where children are trusted and respected.
Bring the whole family (grandparents' registration is FREE!); and enjoy
the many funshops, the gaming room, and the kids' play room;
participate in the all-ages talent show; bask in the great outdoors;
hear wonderful talks given by experienced unschoolers; and participate
in the various round table sessions. There's something for everyone!
We're thrilled to offer this joyful, life-affirming gathering of
unschooling families at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, a full-service
conference center situated on 1200 acres of woodland beautified by
mountain streams, wildflowers, ridges, valleys, and spectacular views
in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Things will kick off Wednesday with registration at 10:00am. Wednesday
after lunch, we will have outdoor challenge courses available for the
outdoorsy types as well as the BRA's Art Center for the crafters. There
will be a Carnival up on the lawn at Lee Hall, with all sorts of fun
things do to for "kids" of all ages! After supper, we will be serenaded
by none other than AMY STEINBERG, who knows that she is "Exactly Where
She Needs To Be"!
Thursday through Sunday we will have presentations from a wide range of
speakers, all radical unschoolers:
James Coburn, the fun-loving, passionate, die-hard unschooling DAD of
Jayn will share his views on whole Life Unschooling from a father's
perspective.
Beth Fuller will share her journey of applying unschooling and mindful
parenting practices to her relationship with her husband, Kevin as she
talks about Peaceful Partnerships.
Cameron Lovejoy and Brenna McBroom are unschooled young adults (and
good friends) who are now venturing out in very opposite directions.
Listen to their experiences and where they're heading.
Ronnie Meier, better known as "dragonfly" to old unschooling.com and
now unshcooling.info readers, is the mom of teens and will share her
take on parenting and unschooling teens.
Scott Noelle is a father of two and the author and publisher of the
popular _The Daily Groove_, an online daily inspirational message
designed to help parents internalize the new paradigm of creative
partnership with children.
Anne Ohman will again be joining us. Anne's gentle, joyful, and
inspirational message of "All Children SHINE with Unschooling" is
voiced daily on her SHINEwithUnschooling yahoogroup.
Of course, we will have SSUDs (Secret Society of Unschooling Dads), the
every-popular Talents Shows, Fairy Godparents, an Untrepreneurial Fair,
the Raffle and Silent Auction, and Closing Picnic. This year, we're
excited to have a Masquerade Ball Saturday Night---so don't forget your
costumes!
So… whether your family has been unschooling for years, or is just
getting started, the Live and Learn Unschooling Conference will allow
you to connect with other unschoolers from around the country and be a
part of a community that values real learning, joy, and laughter. Come
away with friends, ideas, and community!
For all the conference details and registration info please check out
the website: http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
Don't forget: the Early Bird Deadline is MAY 16th!
If you have any questions feel free to email me at, kbcdlovejo@...
, and you are welcome to join the conference yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiveandLearnConference/
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
16th!
Are you and your family considering unschooling? Would you like to
learn more about how kids can learn without curriculum and see other
unschooling families in action?
Have you and your family recently started unschooling and are excited
to explore this journey in more detail?
Are you and your family experienced unschoolers interested in
connecting with other like-minded families?
Then we hope you'll decide to join us! This is a wonderful opportunity
to spend time relaxing in a beautiful area of the country while
recharging your unschooling batteries, reconnecting with old friends,
meeting virtual friends, and being inspired as well as inspiring others!
This will be the 7th and LAST Live and Learn Unschooling Conference,
September 3-7, 2008! It is a special FIVE day event at which
unschooling families convene to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains of North
Carolina and to experience an unschooling community first-hand. You
will be able to question and get ideas from experienced unschoolers. No
one will ask what curriculum you use, and you will be surrounded by
free families where children are trusted and respected.
Bring the whole family (grandparents' registration is FREE!); and enjoy
the many funshops, the gaming room, and the kids' play room;
participate in the all-ages talent show; bask in the great outdoors;
hear wonderful talks given by experienced unschoolers; and participate
in the various round table sessions. There's something for everyone!
We're thrilled to offer this joyful, life-affirming gathering of
unschooling families at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, a full-service
conference center situated on 1200 acres of woodland beautified by
mountain streams, wildflowers, ridges, valleys, and spectacular views
in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Things will kick off Wednesday with registration at 10:00am. Wednesday
after lunch, we will have outdoor challenge courses available for the
outdoorsy types as well as the BRA's Art Center for the crafters. There
will be a Carnival up on the lawn at Lee Hall, with all sorts of fun
things do to for "kids" of all ages! After supper, we will be serenaded
by none other than AMY STEINBERG, who knows that she is "Exactly Where
She Needs To Be"!
Thursday through Sunday we will have presentations from a wide range of
speakers, all radical unschoolers:
James Coburn, the fun-loving, passionate, die-hard unschooling DAD of
Jayn will share his views on whole Life Unschooling from a father's
perspective.
Beth Fuller will share her journey of applying unschooling and mindful
parenting practices to her relationship with her husband, Kevin as she
talks about Peaceful Partnerships.
Cameron Lovejoy and Brenna McBroom are unschooled young adults (and
good friends) who are now venturing out in very opposite directions.
Listen to their experiences and where they're heading.
Ronnie Meier, better known as "dragonfly" to old unschooling.com and
now unshcooling.info readers, is the mom of teens and will share her
take on parenting and unschooling teens.
Scott Noelle is a father of two and the author and publisher of the
popular _The Daily Groove_, an online daily inspirational message
designed to help parents internalize the new paradigm of creative
partnership with children.
Anne Ohman will again be joining us. Anne's gentle, joyful, and
inspirational message of "All Children SHINE with Unschooling" is
voiced daily on her SHINEwithUnschooling yahoogroup.
Of course, we will have SSUDs (Secret Society of Unschooling Dads), the
every-popular Talents Shows, Fairy Godparents, an Untrepreneurial Fair,
the Raffle and Silent Auction, and Closing Picnic. This year, we're
excited to have a Masquerade Ball Saturday Night---so don't forget your
costumes!
So… whether your family has been unschooling for years, or is just
getting started, the Live and Learn Unschooling Conference will allow
you to connect with other unschoolers from around the country and be a
part of a community that values real learning, joy, and laughter. Come
away with friends, ideas, and community!
For all the conference details and registration info please check out
the website: http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org
Don't forget: the Early Bird Deadline is MAY 16th!
If you have any questions feel free to email me at, kbcdlovejo@...
, and you are welcome to join the conference yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiveandLearnConference/
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://www.LiveandLearnConference.org