Costa Rica 2014 Announced

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 […]

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Writing Retreat 2013 Announced

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 […]

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The Trailblazer Video Experiment

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 […]

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The U.A. Guide to Online Travel Fundraising

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 […]

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Announcing Trailblazer

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 […]

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Grown Unschoolers Need Community, Too

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 […]

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Adieu…

A note from Writing Retreat student Tassie. I am sitting in a hotel room and find myself thinking back on the past month. There is so much that has happened in the last month and I would like to thank you all for that. I could just list y’all and do it that way but […]

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Goodbye

A letter from Writing Retreat student Sita. I have learned more in this trip than I have in my entire life, if that’s even possible. Perhaps it’s just my perception of knowledge that has changed. I learned to do things that I didn’t even think I would be interested in, like dancing and Catan (which […]

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Scenes from a Writing Retreat, Part 4

Bowling. On the ferry to Nantucket. Nantucket.   On the way to kickball. Obligatory group shot: 1800’s deadpan style. Crazy faces. Just happy.

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The Beach

A note on retreat life from Sita Everything is amazing here in Hyannis. My only complaint is that there is too much to do and the end is fast approaching. I should focus but when some one says, “We’re going to Common Grounds” or  “Let’s go walk on Main Street” I automatically respond with “Ooh […]

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