Going to Unschooling conferences always leaves me feeling renewed and refreshed in my resolve to parent and educate my kids in more respectful and gentle ways. Great conversations and workshop sessions have given me new tools and a fresh perspective on things I was struggling with. I’ve always loved the feeling of gathering with a like minded community, but after revisiting The Continuum Concept at the RE conference last year, it became clearer than ever how VITAL it is to REGULARLY gather with my tribe! In our journeys toward more freedom and a more harmonious family life, it is SO important to seek the support of other individuals who have similar values, goals and struggles!
Often we feel isolated when we are living a life that is so different from the societal norm. That isolation can actually be detrimental – not only eroding our resolve to honor the principles we try to live by, but it can also be harmful to our health and relationships if we don’t have the support we crave as humans!
With less than 3 months to go I am getting SO excited about this year’s Radiant Retreat and this opportunity to support each other. Whether we are new to this way of life or we have been at it for a while, we ALL need this community and each other’s support!
As you Register and plan your travels to this year’s Retreat, I wanted to provide a basic outline of our Retreat Schedule to help with that process. In the upcoming weeks we will be filling this in with the details for kids’ activities and workshops for parents, plus opportunities to just visit and connect with our Radiant Tribe throughout the weekend.
We hope you can join us for the fun, support and camaraderie that only a like minded community can offer!
Below is a BASIC SCHEDULE outline.
Thursday
Nov 5
10am-6pm
Registration/Information Desk Open
Set Up Campsites/Bunks
Kid’s Activities
12-4pm
Smoothie and Snack Bar
4-6pm
First Workshop Session of the Retreat: Meet and Greet Happy Hour
Since Kid Village doesn’t open until Friday, we’re going to do this session “Park Day” style while the kids play on the playground. Bring your camping chair and a cold beverage (in an opaque container for adult beverages!) and say, “HI.”
Whether you’re new to this way of life or you’ve been doing it a while, join us to share your questions for the weekend and your fears, joys and triumphs with Unschooling and Partnership Parenting!
6-8pm
Chili Cookoff and Community Potluck Dinner
Bring a pot of your famous chili OR a side dish to share and get to know the Radiant Tribe.
8-10pm
Community Campfire and S’MORES!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Nov 6,7,8
(same basic schedule each day)
8am-2pm
Registration/Information Desk
Coffee, Smoothie and Snack Bar
Massages
Face Painting
Canoe Rides
9-11:30am
Kid Village Childcare
Kids’ Activities
Workshop Sessions
12-2pm
Lunch Break
2pm
Campsite Checkout for anyone leaving early
(you can remain in the Park until 10pm however)
2-6pm
Kid Village Childcare
Kids’ Activities
Workshop Sessions
Massages
Face Painting
Arts and Crafts
Canoe Rides
6-8pm
Dinner
(BYO or pre-purchase catered meal)
8-10pm
Evening Activity
Each night will be different: Community Campfires, Dance Party, Women’s Sacred Circle, SUDS (Secret Society of Unschooling Dads), Open Mic Night
Monday
Morning
Break Down Campsites
Clean Up
11am
Check out of Dining Hall and Bunkhouse
(can remain in the Park until 10pm)
Noon
Playground: BYO Lunch/Snacks and Feedback/Planning for next year!
2pm
Campsite Checkout
(can remain in the Park until 10pm)
Click here if you still need to Register.
Click here for Staff Opportunities to reduce your registration costs.
Click here for general info on the Retreat.
Can’t wait to hang with the Radiant Tribe!
Heaps of Love,
Christina and the Radiant Team
We’re so excited to announce the Young Adult Unschoolers’ Panel. We have 5 unique individuals who will answer your questions and share their experience growing up Unschooled! (Well 4 were Unschooled and one was a “very relaxed Homeschooler using many Unschooling principles”)
