The schedule of events will be posted next summer. To whet your appetite, here's a sampling of what you'll find happening at the Good Vibrations Conference:
Main Presentations
Main presentations are an hour long and cover a variety of topics sure to inspire your unschooling journey. For a complete list of presentations go here. To learn more about the speakers, visit this page.
Roundtable Discussions
These chats are designed to give everyone a chance to participate. A variety of topics will be discussed so bring your ideas and thoughts and help create a lively conversation. For a complete list of Roundtable Discussions and to meet their facilitators, go here.
Fairy Godparents
This is a really fun game for everyone! You give to your godchild and in turn, you receive from your own fairy godparent.
On Thursday night anyone who wants to participate will fill out a card with your name and interests and drop it into our hat. Then Friday morning everyone who put their name in the hat will draw a name to become someone's Fairy Godparent. Once you've drawn a name, spend the weekend making your fairy godchild feel special- give them a gift or a snack, maybe something from the Insta-Grat table. Make a sign proclaiming his/her wonderfulness and post it for all to see. Get a group together to target your new friend for an evening serenade or a hug-fest. But do it all in a way that keeps your identity a secret! Keep them guessing! At the end of the conference, you can choose to reveal yourself or let your identity remain a mystery for all of time.
All ages are welcome to participate and younger godparents may need assistance fulfilling their duty. If you draw a name, please be sure to participate so no one is left out of the game.
SSUDS
The Secret Society of Unschooling Dads will be convening again for a no-holds barred meeting. Only menfolk are granted access for uninhibited discussion of questions, concerns and jubiliations that belong uniquely to the XY persuasion on the unschooling journey. Cool conversation, new ideas and friendships are sure to result from this special session.
Dad's Panel
Have a question for the dads among us? Join a panel of unschooling dads in a Q&A session. Discover their challenges and their inspirations as they answer your questions and give us a glimpse into their unique perspective on the unschooling lifestyle.
Untrepreneurial Artisian Bazaar
Who loves items made by unschoolers? Everybody! We'll have an area for you to display your handmade goodness and earn a little cash. Bring your knitted socks, cards, soap, embrodiered pillows, jewelry, artwork and whatever else you create and participate in the bazaar throughout the weekend. The rest of us can bring some money to support our unschooling untrepreneurs and take home a special souvenier to re-ignite all those good vibrations!
Talent Show
Have a talent you want to share? We'd love to see it. For one night a wildly encouraging audience will be entertained by a legion of unschoolers. Singing, dancing, poetry, music-making, hula-hooping, magic, standing on your head- whatever you can do, show it off! We welcome all talents and all levels for a fun night of community and camraderie. If you want to participate, please limit your act to three minutes to ensure the show moves along and everyone gets their time in the spotlight. We'll have a sign-up table during the day prior to the talent show so you can sign up.
Gaming Room
If video gaming is your thing, we've got a room just for you. Bring your equipment and set up for a couple of days of intense play with your friends.
Silent Auction
Have a passion or need a new one? Check out our silent auction that will run throughout the conference and find a special something that calls to you. We'll have a variety of baskets chock full of items centered around a theme for your bidding pleasure. Keep checking in to watch the bids go up and do what you can to ensure your passion goes home with you. For more details or to donate, see the FAQ page. All proceeds benefit our scholarship fund.
Raffle
Bid on art, books, handcrafted items and more in our raffle by buying tickets throughout the conference. If you have something to donate or for more information on this, see the FAQ page. All proceeds benefit our scholarship fund.
Instant Gratification Table
This is the table for those who can't wait for the Silent Auction and raffle to end. We'll display small toys and craft items; buy a ticket and trade it for any item on the table and walk away happy. For more details or to donate, see the FAQ page. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.
Other Special Events
Check out our Special Events page for more entertainment.