Your Family is Cordially Invited on the Unschooling Adventure Cruise!

The idea for this cruise was born out of a personal fantasy....

I love Unschooling Conferences because attending one is like stepping into a dream world for me. A world where children are respected and honored and where families strive for Peace and Joy in all that they do in life.

I thought that it would be so amazing to go on an incredible luxury vacation to a tropical destination, like Bermuda, and to make it even better, surround ourselves with other Radical Unschooling families.

I discovered the "Explorer of the Seas" cruise ship and thought that it was the perfect setting for the first of it's kind, Unschooling Conference on the Seas! I knew that for those of us striving for fun, new experiences, gourmet food, entertainment, tropical beaches, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins... and most of all, being together as a community, this would be a dream come true.

Throw in a couple of passionate Radical Unschooling advocates as speakers and we have 5- days and nights of complete Unschoolers Utopia!

I am happy to present to you all, the first Unschooling Adventure Cruise!

Join us for an experience of a lifetime aboard the "Explorer of the Seas" from October 24th-October 29th, 2009.

~Peace & Love, Dayna

Extra Special Events on the Unschooling Adventure Cruise!

Mom's Afternoon at the Solarium

Join your host, Dayna Martin, and other Radical Unschooling Moms at the Solarium for two-hours one afternoon, for joyful relaxation, discussion and a couple of cool drinks served to you in the Hot Tub.

Dad's Night at the Casino Royale

Join your host, Joe Martin, and other Radically-cool Dads for two-hours one evening, at the Casino Royale for discussion or to just hang out.

Family Formal Night

Get out your cameras! The second night of the cruise we will have a formal night in the main dining room. There will be Lobsters and Filet Mignon on the menu as well as many other mouth-watering choices.

Lots more to come, keep checking back!

Meet Presenter - Dayna Martin

Dayna Martin
Unschooling Adventure Cruise Organizer

Dayna is a passionate Radical Unschooling Advocate, writer and speaker. Dayna is the proud mother of Devin 10, Dakota 8, Ivy 4 & Orion 1. She has also been happily married to Joe for 15 years. The Martin family lives joyfully together in the White Mountains of NH. The Martin Family live on 43 acres of forest where they play, live & learn everyday.

The Sparkling Martin family blog

Dayna's personal website is Unschooling America and she also founded the non-profit organization Unschooling United.

Sessions Dayna is Presenting:

Nurturing Passions and Interests

Being connected and involved with our children means seeing the learning that takes place in all that they do, not just what society deems "educational". Radical Unschooling means breaking down the walls and limits associated with a compartmentalized life which separates learning into "subjects". True, authentic learning can only come from the freedom to live a life that our children desire, making choices that bring them Joy. Dayna shares how to connect with our children through all of their interests and how to see the learning that takes place in all that they do. During this session Dayna will also discuss how beneficial Unschooling is for not only children, but for parents, by allowing them to heal from an institutionalized childhood and getting in touch with who they really are as individuals. Discuss how to relight our own flames of curiosity by exploring new interests. By parents being enthusiastic about learning themselves children will see that learning through life never ends. Learning is Joyful.

Joyful Partnerships

It is common that one parent comes to understand Radical Unschooling before the other. This can be a challenging aspect of coming to this life for the entire family. During this session we will explore how to respectfully honor where each of you are on your journey to understand Radical Unschooling. It is important to extend the same respect we have for our children to learn things in their own time to our partners when they are learning about this new philosophy. Our children learn so much from how we treat one another. Dayna will share how learning to respect, and not trying to control one another, has helped she and her husband Joe deepen their love for one another and strengthen their connection as a family.

Meet Presenter - Joe Martin

Joe Martin

Joe Martin lives in NH with his wife Dayna and four children. He was a chef for 16 years before discovering a hidden talent....making handcrafted toys. Since his discovery, he decided to completely change the course of his life and follow his new passion. He started http://www.willowtoys.com/ in the year 2000.

Working at home has proven to be rewarding and challenging with 4 children coming in the shop to help him throughout the day. Joe was the featured guest on the Dr. Phil Show in 2007 where he discussed Unschooling and respectful parenting. He dropped some knowledge to the good ole' Dr. and just might have convinced him that Unschooling makes perfect sense!

Joe is a strong advocate for Unschooling, Natural birth, Co-sleeping, Non-vaxing, extended breastfeeding and the rights and respect of Children everywhere. He is also a big fan of video games and heavy metal music as he knows how much someone can learn from embracing their passions in life.

Unjobbing

For years Joe hated saying goodbye to his family as he left for work. He also didn't like the role of taking orders from someone else while he made them money. The Freedom and Joy of working for himself became a goal of his and he was determined never to have to say goodbye to his family again. He longed for a life where work and home were intertwined and else , to working for himself. He will help you find your inner calling in life and share with you different ways you too can work for yourself.

Joe is also hosting the Fathers evening at the Casino Royale, where fathers will have a fun, layed back discussion about being fathers on the road less travelled living a Radical Unschooling life.

Meet Presenter - Josha Grant

Josha Grant

Josha is an evolving Radical Unschooling mom, blazing joyful trails through this life, utilizing tools inspired by Byron Katie, Eckhart Tolle & Abraham Hicks. She lives in Vermont with her husband and two sons Eliot, 7 & Xani, 10. Josha is committed to expanding her own capacity to be fully present, now. Convinced that Radical Unschooling is a path of life that allows children to maintain their connection to their True Selves and Source, she is also certain that it is the ultimate opportunity to surface conditioned beliefs that keep parents disconnected from Source. She loves to share with other Radical Unschoolers, exploring limiting beliefs and reactions, clearing the road to be paved with Joyful Intention.

Josha is Moderator of the group RadicalUnschoolingwithLoA@yahoogroups.com

Sessions Josha is presenting:

Expanding Our Capacity For Joy!

In this experiental gathering we will explore how we can expand our capacity to access extended moments of joy. Integrating techniques from a vast array of New Thought teachers we will feel how our limiting beliefs and thoughts keep us and joy at arms length. Come share in this potentially life altering experience. How much Joy are we capable of?

The Art of Allowing Desires

What are you a vibrational match for? Come with your list of wants and gain insights to what might be standing between you and manifesting your dreams. A belief that you create your reality with your thoughts is required to get the most out of this experience.

The Joys Of Deschooling

Share with other parents as we talk about the wonders of deschooling ourselves. Realizing the many lies that we bought into in our own youth are thoughts that we can release and embrace to claim our owm freedom and get on with our dreams and passions. The same free life we want for our children is available to us all, no matter what our age!

Don't Forget Your Passports!

In a setting of turquoise waters, pink beaches and lush foliage on low hills, this small, subtropical coral island in the North Atlantic sits atop a long-extinct volcanic chain 570 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the nearest land. Only twenty-one square miles in area, the island is comprised of many small islets around the Main Island and seven others that are bridged together.

Bermuda is a British overseas territory, so Unschooling Families will need Passports to board our "Explorer of the Seas" Cruise Ship.

Our Incredible Ship! Explorer of the Seas!

Unschooling Adventure Cruise Yahoo Group!

Here is the Official Yahoo Group for this amazing Conference on the Seas!

Here you can ask questions or post comments about this Unique Experience on board Royal Caribbean Explorer!

Unschoolers...Get Ready for the Trip of your Life!!

All the Scrumptious Sustenance You Can Eat!

When Dayna was planning this cruise, it was important to her that the food be included in the price. She wanted the food to be *part* of the Adventure! Not only is the food included, so is 24-hour Room Service for any meal every single day of the Cruise!

Royal Caribbean is known for it's delicious food options! When you join us on the Unschooling Adventure Cruise food is included in the price of this Adventure. Order 4 Appetizers every night in the Main Dining Room during a sit down dinner....order 3 desserts!! Eat all that you want every single meal! Be waited on, or enjoy a buffet! It's all included....

Royal Caribbean Cruise Menu can be found outside of every restaurant they have. Dining while you travel aboard Royal Caribbean cruises ships is just as exciting as every other aspect of life onboard.

There are so many Royal Caribbean Cruise food and menu options and wonderful atmospheres to experience you might have a hard time trying to decide where to start.

Royal Caribbean Cruise food is every where in the ship and just because you're on vacation, does not mean that you have to take a break from your usual nutritious diet. Royal Caribbean Cruise food also includes a low-fat ShipShape Day Spa menu. Cruisers can also arrange in advance to select Royal Caribbean Cruise food from the special kosher menus.

And we haven't forgotten about our youngest guests. There are plenty of tempting favorites featured on the kids' Royal Caribbean cruise menu all day long.

More about the Unschooling Adventure Cruise Dining

If the ideal cruising experience includes fine cuisines, the perfect dining atmosphere, and the convenience of room service 24 hours a day, you've boarded the right ship for your Unschooling adventure! No matter what type of preference your appetite acquires, our highly skilled chefs are capable of satisfying even the pickiest of taste buds.

(* means that ALL food from this location is included in the price for the Unschooling cruise)

*Columbus, De Gama & Magellan dining rooms offer three-tiered seating, serving sit-down breakfast, lunch & dinner

*Windjammer Cafe offers all day casual dining

*Island Grill has alternative casual dining menu

Portofino Restaurant offers Italian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere by reservations only($20pp cover charge applies)

*Johnny Rockets Diner is a casual 50's style diner with indoor and outdoor seating, serving burgers, fries and malted milk shakes

*Cafe Promenade serves coffee, pastries & light snacks

Aquarium Bar offers libations amidst tanks of colourful tropical fish

Crown & Kettle is English style pub offering snacks & pints

Champagne Bar offers champagne & fine wines by the glass

*Gala midnight buffet one night during the cruise

*Daily afternoon tea

*Complimentary 24-hour room service

Optional On-Board Program About Bermuda

Saturday Oct 24th
5:00 PM Depart Cape Liberty Cruise Port, New Jersey

Sunday
All Day At Sea

9:00-10:00 AM
Workshop - Bermuda History & Culture - Geared for young kids

10:15-11:15 AM
Workshop - Bermuda History & Culture - Geared for older kids, teens and adults

11:30-12:00 PM
Unschooling Adventure Quest Briefing/Registration - ALL Families May attend either 11:30 or 4:30 session

1:00-2:00 PM
Workshop - Bermuda Ecology - Geared to young kids

3:15-4:15 PM
Workshop- Bermuda Ecology - Geared to older kids, teens and adults

4:30-5:00 PM
Unschooling Adventure Quest Briefing/Registration - ALL Families May attend either 11:30 or 4:30 session

Monday
9:45 AM
Dock at Kings Wharf, Bermuda

9:45 AM
Unschooling Adventure Quest

Tuesday
3:30 PM
Depart Kings Wharf, Bermuda

9:00 PM
Unschooling Adventure Star-Gazing Slumber Party

Wednesday

All Day At Sea

9:00-10:00 AM
Unschooling Adventure Quest Round-Table Discussion - Geared to young kids

10:00-11:00 AM
Unschooling Adventure Quest Round-Table Discussion - Geared to older kids, teens and adults

1:00-2:00 PM
Unschooling Adventure Quest Family Discussion - ALL Ages

3:00-4:00 PM
Unschooling Adventure Scavenger Hunt ALL Ages

Thursday Oct 29th
7:00 AM
Cape Liberty Cruise Port, New Jersey

Unschoolers! Here's Our Ship and All the Fun That Comes With It!

Rock Climbing Wall

Teen Coffee House & Disco with dance floor & DJ

Video Arcade

Mini Golf

In-Line Skating Track

Deck sports including ping-pong, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, jogging track

Water Slide

Ice Skating Rink

Internet Cafe

Adventure Ocean - A supervised activities area for kids ages 3-17

Sports Court - A full sized court for basketball and volleyball

Kiddie Pool with Child-Sized Furniture

Bi-level Library for quiet reading

900-seat Studio B has concerts, games shows, ice skating performances

Solarium

Golf Simulator & Golf Hitting Cage

Observation Deck at the prow for fantastic views

3 outdoor pools with swim-up bar

6 whirlpool spas

Full service Day spa with sauna/steam rooms and massage

Fitness Center & Aerobic rooms

Screening Room for the newest Movies

Theater for Specialty Acts & Musical Performances

Royal Prominade - an Onboard Main Street lined with shops open 24-hours.

Casino Royale

Game Room

Several Lounges & Restraunts

University of Miami Ocean Lab for Oceanic studies

*The rentals for ice skates and roller blades are free on the Unschooling Adventure Cruise!

Amazing Adventures In Bermuda!

These activities/places of interest are available to you on the island of Bermuda

Dolphin Quest - Swim with the Dolphins!

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo

Bermuda Natural History Museum

Bermuda Audubon Society

Bermuda Biological Station for Research

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Nonsuch Island ("living museum", native trees and plants, birds)

Harrington Sound (corals, sea cucumbers, conchs, sea urchins, algae)

Whalebone Bay (geology, dunes, dead cedars, three geological period formations, active aeolianite quarry, birds)

Tobacco Bay (snorkeling)

South Shore boiler reefs (fish, corals)

North Rock (fish, corals)

Spittal Pond (rocky shore, three geologic formations visible, bird sanctuary)

Paget Marsh (last prehistoric area on Island, with ancient cedars, palmettos, and some introduced water forms)

Walsingham Pond and caves (mangroves, cave exploration, calcite crystals, layers)

Devonshire Bay (fish identification)

Railway trail at Shelly Bay (tide pools, fish i.d., anemones, corals on sunken road)

Shelly Bay nature reserve (mangroves)

Bermuda Links - Reference

Bermuda Tourism

Bermuda World Fact book

Bermuda Government

Bermuda Chamber of Commerce