Category: Delaware

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 3 – The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center – Releases at noon on Wednesday, February 5th

Julia Pile

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need. Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes…

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Building Connections: Highlights from Sussex Montessori’s December ParentCamp & A Look Ahead to February!

Julia Pile
2024-12-12 Sussex Montessori Group Photo

Written by Jay Posick, ParentCamp Coach On December 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:30PM, Sussex Montessori hosted their second ParentCamp of the 2024-2025 school year.  It was a downright amazing evening!  26 people signed in at registration, including 10 children, but it felt like we had more than that due to the wonderful conversations before we started, during the sessions, and at dinner. ParentCamp is a tremendous opportunity to speak with other families, school staff, and the community about topics of interest.  The groups meet in circles that are meant to provide…

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Register now for Brennen School’s January 16th ParentCamp!

Julia Pile
2025-01-16 Brennen - Rooms with Photos

ParentCamp returns to Brennen School in Newark, DE on Thursday, January 16th from 5:15-:7:15 pm with registration starting at 4:45 pm.  We have a great night lined up with various topics you will enjoy.   Just click this link to register:  https://bit.ly/Brennen-PC   Come to ParentCamp where you can connect and collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, and community members to build a network of trusting relationships that will benefit and nurture our kids!   Gratitude to the facilitators who, on their own time, trained in facilitation. They are genuinely excited to…

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Reflections on Positive Outcomes’ Final Two ParentCamps of the 2023-24 School Year

Will Baker

Reflections on Positive Outcomes’ Final Two ParentCamps of the 2023-24 School Year Written by: ParentCamp Coach Jay Posick As the school year came to an end at Positive Outcomes, it seems like the right time to reflect on the final two ParentCamps.  The number of attendees continues to remain steady but, more importantly, the quality of the conversations continues to be what we talk about after each of the ParentCamps.  We spent time immediately following the ParentCamps on March 27th and May 22nd meeting as a group to discuss what…

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PandaPride ParentCamp Unveils Heartwarming Connections

Julia Pile
2024-01-17 West Park Place Needs Met

On the evening of January 17, 2024, the virtual doors of West Park Place Elementary (@WestParkPlaceES) School opened wide, welcoming 27 eager individuals to the heartwarming PandaPride ParentCamp (@ParentCamp).This unique online gathering transformed virtual breakout rooms into vibrant spaces for connection, collaboration, and community. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, parents, educators, and community members engaged in insightful dialogues facilitated by trained guides. The magic of ParentCamp lies in its unique approach, fostering open dialogue in circles that prioritize choice and voice. The event unfolded across four breakout rooms, each with…

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