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Nov 1, 2012
This post written by staff member Matt Sanderson, cross-posted from his blog. On the thirteenth of October I stumbled off a bus in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Bleary eyed from lack of sleep and approximately nine hours of travel, I asked the bus driver where main street was. He pointed, and I navigated the streets until I […]
Nov 1, 2012
Pumpkin carving. Seeds for roasting. Poetry reading. $2 burritos at Chipotle (if you’re in costume). Taking over every seat at Chipotle. Beeeeeeeaaaaannnnss….. Trick-or-treating. Yours truly, with a real corn-cob pipe. Candy trading. The Unschool Adventures 2012 Writing Retreat group. The Unschool Adventures 2012 Writing Retreat group, 1800’s deadpan. The Unschool Adventures 2012 Writing Retreat […]
Oct 29, 2012
Smores! Mmm. Morning “power hour” at Rendezvous cafe Pirate-themed mini golf! Yarrr matey! Wrong way, Cameron. Guess which one is the statue. Focus. Cameron’s small group meeting. Dev’s small group meeting. The daily board, maintained by Seraya (Dev’s daughter).
Oct 24, 2012
(Top video: Lost & Found auction) Blues dancing workshop Blues dancing workshop Brenna with a view Evening group meeting Silent applause during group meeting Can we fit everyone on one rug??
Oct 22, 2012
Staff member Matt Sanderson is blogging for his Writing Retreat project. Visit his site to read about American football, veganism, eccentric millionaires, and whatever else Matt’s brilliant mind produces.
Oct 19, 2012
This is my first installment of eclectic photos and videos from the Writing Retreat. More to come! -Blake Fun with Sharpies. (Fully consensual) Yoga by Yael. Group returning from downtown Hyannis. “Leading a Life Worth Writing About”, a workshop by Cameron Lovejoy …and of course, featured at the top: dancing during dishes.
Oct 16, 2012
Most days at 3:00pm, we have an optional staff-led writing workshop. Our first workshop was Dramatic Structure, led by Brenna: Today Matt led a series of exercises and prompts to help break through writer’s block. Later workshops on our calendar currently include Dialogue, Living a Life Worth Writing About, Self-Publishing, Blogging, and many more.
Oct 15, 2012
Today is the first day of our 2012 Writing Retreat program! Last night, 26 teens from across the U.S. and Canada converged upon our retreat site in Hyannis, Massachusetts. After a burrito dinner and orientation meeting, writing commenced at midnight. (All photos courtesy Ali S.) Between today and November 15th, each of […]
Oct 10, 2012
Today we’re pleased to announce our newest international adventure and our first trip to the European continent: the Turkey 2013 Trip. This trip is led by Jack and Michelle, two incredibly experienced guides with ties to the Not Back to School Camp community. Their 4-year-old daughter Sylvia will be joining the trip, too. The priority […]
Oct 7, 2012
Welcome to the new Unschool Adventures website! On this blog we’ll post news, stories, and photos from our various trips and programs. We’ll also announce new programs and share articles of interest to U.A. students and parents. Thanks for reading.