Capt_Uhura Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi All!!! I'm wondering who will be attending the Royal Fireworks press conference June 27-29? I had such a great time meeting so many WTMers last year. I hope some of you will be returning!!! http://www.rfwp.com/pages/royal-fireworks-press-2nd-homeschool-curriculum-conference/ Sybil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I will be there with all my bugs and mushrooms and nature study stuff. There is plenty of room and the conference is affordable, please join us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll be there! I'm on vacation right now. When I get back, I'll see if anyone is interested in a Thursday dinner like last time :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'll be there! I can't wait. I'm just coming each day and not staying over, so I'll be late in getting to meet everyone as I won't be around Thurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'm still so tempted, even though the timing makes it hard for me. Are a lot of people bringing their kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You may certainly bring your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Me too! Though I am a newbie and I have not even started homeschooling yet (I start this fall, officially). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 It's a great idea for you then Madteaparty! it's great to actually sit down and chat w/ other WTMers as well as the speakers! Can't wait to see you again LuckyMama!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm still so tempted, even though the timing makes it hard for me. Are a lot of people bringing their kids? So, if you bring your kids, what do they do while you are listening to a speaker? I have a teen who might enjoy a good lecture, but, then again, I might enjoy some time away from everyone. I wasn't really planning to go, but now I'm thinking..... If I go, can someone here promise me I won't come home with more books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 So, if you bring your kids, what do they do while you are listening to a speaker? I have a teen who might enjoy a good lecture, but, then again, I might enjoy some time away from everyone. I wasn't really planning to go, but now I'm thinking..... If I go, can someone here promise me I won't come home with more books? There are concurrent sessions for older kids and younger kids listed in the schedule. I'm not sure what they consider older and younger, but my 10-year-old was excited by the older-kid offerings. Though yes, the time away from everyone was what I was originally hoping for--I don't think that will happen with our schedule the way it looks now though. As for the books, I would assume nothing. I went into the last RFWP conference thinking I was safe because I already owned all the RFWP books I could possibly need for the coming year or so. $150 later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 As for the books, I would assume nothing. I went into the last RFWP conference thinking I was safe because I already owned all the RFWP books I could possibly need for the coming year or so. $150 later... That's what I am afraid of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I will be there with my 11 and 10 (well, a few days shy of 10) year old dds. We're making it a girls weekend. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I will be there with my 11 and 10 (well, a few days shy of 10) year old dds. We're making it a girls weekend. :-) Oh, you are making it hard to say no :tongue_smilie: I bet our girls would get along well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I so wish I could go. I just looked at the speakers and I would love to hear them, just what I need. But there is no way on this earth that I could get to PA this summer. I hope you all have a wonderful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Kids will be welcome at my hands-on nature study workshops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I am planning to go again but I haven't registered yet. I need to find out if my mom can watch the kids. I'd rather have the time to myself, but I guess I could bring them if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 A gentle bump :) If anyone is interested in a Thursday evening dinner get-together, send me a pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'd forgotten all about this! Is a 3.5yo too young to attend the younger children's sessions if I send my 16yo dd with her as a chaperone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Does anyone know the age ranges for the older and younger classes? I'd been wanting to go but we're having a crazy summer and I didn't want to stick dh with all the kids. But now I'm thinking maybe I could bring my older two. They are six and eight. Also, my older is in a wheelchair though he's cognitively normal and independent. I assume the facility is all accessible since it's a college, right? ETA: Looking at the class topics for kids, I'm sure my 8yo would like the older sessions a lot more even if half the material is over his head. But I'd love some feedback about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 It's this week :party: I am so looking forward to increasing my knowledge and meeting a lot of great homeschooling parents! If you are interested in a group dinner on Thursday evening, please drop me a pm. I'd like to finalize everything by Wednesday morning :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We're getting excited!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I can't make it fit into my schedule :( We have out-of-town family arriving the day after I'd be getting back home, and there's way too much to do between now and then. Argh!!! Next year, for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I can't make it fit into my schedule :( We have out-of-town family arriving the day after I'd be getting back home, and there's way too much to do between now and then. Argh!!! Next year, for sure... Oh bummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Oh bummer! Totally *sigh* I absolutely adore these family members, but their timing threw a wrench into a few things this summer. I hope everyone has a great, enriching time, though! I'll miss seeing everyone, and seeing MCT again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 :seeya: Hi, I will be there for Saturday only! I am excited, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I finally registered. I will be there Friday afternoon and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 There is no way I can make it this year, but I hope there are more to come as I would really love to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neve Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'm not active on your forum ...BUT I am making a long trek up the East Coast to attend. I actually went 2 years ago and fell in love with MCT and his curriculum. I really enjoyed Susan Wise Bauer too! I missed the Nature Study seminar and wanted to go so badly... I will be bringing five of my six children to the conference, and we are staying on campus. I would join you all for the Thursday night dinner BUT we are not getting in till about 0100. I got wind of a Rock Opera of Frankenstein in DC so we are going to stop there and cut our trip up a little and then head your way. My kiddos are 14, 12, 10 = boys 8, 6 = girls I am really excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I finally registered. I will be there Friday afternoon and Saturday. See you tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'm not active on your forum ...BUT I am making a long trek up the East Coast to attend. I actually went 2 years ago and fell in love with MCT and his curriculum. I really enjoyed Susan Wise Bauer too! I missed the Nature Study seminar and wanted to go so badly... I will be bringing five of my six children to the conference, and we are staying on campus. I would join you all for the Thursday night dinner BUT we are not getting in till about 0100. I got wind of a Rock Opera of Frankenstein in DC so we are going to stop there and cut our trip up a little and then head your way. My kiddos are 14, 12, 10 = boys 8, 6 = girls I am really excited! How wonderful Neve! We'll see you at breakfast Friday :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Having a great time so far at the conference. I haven't connected everyone to their WTM username yet, however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Have a great time!!! Give Dr. Tom & MCT my undying love!!! - Korin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Having a great time so far at the conference. I haven't connected everyone to their WTM username yet, however! My last name is strangely similar to my user name... ;) Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I had a nice talk at dinner with dharmacat, Carrie12345, and a lovely woman not yet on this forum :) Today's highlights: MCT vocabulary and grammar talks, a great hands-on nature study session with Laurel Dodge (WTM's own Kalmia), and a very thought-provoking session on American history. I will be going to two more history session tomorrow-----using primary sources and using Big Ideas (overarching concepts, themes, and generalizations). Fascinating. I'm also enjoying the informal discussions on curricula, methods, and what local support looks like around the country. Some people came from quite far away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 My last name is strangely similar to my user name... ;) Karen I'll be the weird girl oddly squinting at the nametags tomorrow :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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