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Jul 4, 2013
With sadness I must report that we’re canceling the Costa Rica trip. While we received a small number of excited applicants, we didn’t reach our minimum numbers necessary to reasonably hit our target enrollment numbers and place a nonrefundable deposit with Rancho Mastatal. We don’t like canceling trips for any reason, and when we do, we […]
May 15, 2013
After 5 years of nonstop trip-leading with Unschool Adventures, I’m taking a breather. Two trips to Argentina, one to Chile-Argentina-Peru, one to Australia, one to New Zealand, three Writing Retreats (Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts) and four Leadership Programs (Oregon & North Carolina) later, I couldn’t feel more gracious and lucky to work with the incredibly bright, creative, and […]
Mar 28, 2013
Do you love thinking about what it means to “live sustainably”? Do you want to meet inspiring people who are working on the cutting-edge of the sustainability movement? And would you love to do these things while exploring the lush jungles and beaches of Costa Rica? If so, then our Costa Rica adventure is for […]
Feb 17, 2013
Writing Retreat 2013 Announced It’s back again! The Writing Retreat is Unschool Adventures’ most popular program. This year we’re hosting 26 writers in the iconic mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado. October 16 – November 17, $1700. Enrollment opens today. Learn more about the program and apply before April 1st for priority consideration. Trailblazer Still […]
Jan 16, 2013
The Trailblazer Gathering has almost 20 registered participants, and it doesn’t happen until June. We need 45 to run the program. I consider this a great start for a brand new event. Something new I’m trying with Trailblazer is YouTube introduction videos. During registration, you’re required to submit a 1-3 minute long video that tells […]
Dec 26, 2012
The Unschool Adventures Guide to Online Travel Fundraising is now live! Here’s a bit about the guide: Do you dream of exploring India, biking across the United States, backpacking Europe, or taking a gap year—but money is a big issue? In this concise book, Blake Boles cuts to the chase, explaining what you need to […]
Dec 21, 2012
Today we’re excited to announce a big new event for self-directed learners ages 18-22+: The Trailblazer Gathering. The mission of Trailblazer is to provide community, direction, and inspiration to college-aged self-directed learners—whether or not they’re going to college. Read a little more about why we created this event. We’d love your help spreading the word about Trailblazer […]
Dec 14, 2012
I’m constantly amazed by the community and support networks available to teenage unschoolers. For grown unschoolers, it’s a different story. As a teen, you’ve got summer camps (NBTSC, ETUSC), conferences (LIG, NEUC, HSC + more), regional resource centers and free schools (like North Star in MA, Tall Grass in IL, or Open Connections in PA), and tons of local support groups. I’ve added to this mix, too, with Unschool […]
Nov 12, 2012
Bowling. On the ferry to Nantucket. Nantucket. On the way to kickball. Obligatory group shot: 1800’s deadpan style. Crazy faces. Just happy.
Nov 4, 2012
I’ve been procrastinating on my main writing project for multiple days now. All it took was this one page from Stephen Pressfield’s excellent book, The War of Art, to get me back on track. Resistance is directly proportional to love. If you’re feeling massive Resistance, the good news is, it means there’s tremendous love there […]