Monday, August 11, 2025

An Exciting Change to Our Schedule

Hi NerdcampNNE Community! We want to share an exciting change in our schedule for the 10th NerdcampNNE on September 27th. Our morning will be structured, as it always has been, using the original Edcamp model, where we will have 2 consecutive sessions on topics that are decided upon by campers. Then, after lunch, we will have one 45-minute block with preplanned presentations from amazing local and regional educators. As always, we will end NerdcampNNE with our title talk sessions and door prizes.

We will be announcing the presenters and topics shortly.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025

All the Details for NerdcampNNE 2025!

Hi Nerdcampers! Here are all the details for our 10th Nerdcamp. You can access a pdf of this flyer here. Feel free to share it with your colleagues. Visit this site or any of our social media sites for the registration link on Aug. 10 at 7PM. 



Saturday, September 21, 2024

One More Week!

Dear campers, 

Please check your email for more info.
We are so excited to see all of you next Saturday, Sept. 28 at USM in Gorham, Maine. For those new to our Nerdcamp you can find more information about what to expect here.

Here is some info that will help you prepare for the day.

Location: Bailey Hall-The University of Southern Maine (directions).

Parking: Entering via College Ave is the easiest way. Park behind Bailey Hall in lot G2B. USM does have a pay-to-park system with rates of $1.05 per hour ($6 per day) with a .85 convenience fee. Here is more info about parking.


Registration opens at 8:15 a.m.
Doors open at 8:00. Enter through the doors near the water tower (Lot G3) and enter Bailey hall through the door near this lot. Although the doors may be open for students, please wait until 8:00 to proceed to registration. There will be signage to help you navigate. You will want to arrive early as there is much to do before 9:00.



Lunch is on your own. There are many nearby restaurants. Here are a few options.


What to Bring to nErDCampNNE:

Your favorite fully-charged, mobile device (laptop, tablet, phone)


Your phone to pay for parking.

A bag lunch or payment options for lunch at a nearby business.

Ideas for sessions!

A collaborative spirit!

We have enough tote bags for all attendees to carry their swag, but feel free to bring your own if you like.

Schedule:

8:15-9:00 Registration, breakfast items, session ideas, door prize entries

9:00-9:30ish Welcome & Session Building

Session 1 9:40-10:25

Session 2 10:35-11:20

Lunch, Swag Alley, & Enter for door prizes: 11:25-12:50

Session 3 1:00-1:45

Title Talks 1:55-2:30

Reflection & Door Prizes 2:30-3:15



You will want to have our event site loaded on a device as it has session locations and notes.


Certificates of attendance will be provided to attendees after completing the event evaluation.


Please do not hesitate to reach out to nerdcampnne@gmail.com with questions.


Warmly,

The NerdcampNNE Planning Committee

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Registration is Open!

Hi Campers! 
Registration is open for NerdcampNNE 2024! 
Click on this link to register. Please email nerdcampnne@gmail.com with questions. 


Nerdcamp NNE Details
When:    Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Where:   University of Southern Maine Gorham campus (directions) Entering via College Ave is the easiest way. Park behind Bailey Hall in lot G3. 
Time:    9:00-3:30-Registration opens at 8:15AM 


USM does have a pay-to-park system with rates of $1.05 per hour ($6 per day) with a .85 convenience fee. Here is more info about parking

We can't wait to see everyone. 

Friday, July 19, 2024

NerdcampNNE #9!

Hi there Nerds! We are so excited for the 9th NerdcampNNE! We are very busy planning for a fun day of learning together. 

 Registration opens on Sunday, August 11 at 7PM. You will be able to find the registration link on this page and our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Nerdcamp NNE Details
When:    Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Where:   University of Southern Maine Gorham campus (directions)
Time:    9:00-3:30-Registration opens at 8:15AM       

USM does have a pay-to-park system with rates of $1.05 per hour with a .85 convenience fee. Here is more info about parking

We can't wait to see everyone. 


Saturday, September 30, 2023

NerdcampNNE 2023 Highlights!

It has been one week since we gathered at USM in Gorham, Maine for NerdcampNNE2023. Here is what some campers said about their NerdcampNNE experience. 

I loved that we designed all of the topics. This was the best teaching conference I've ever been to! --Tim M. ELA Teacher Portland, Maine.

Love the format, the teacher expertise, the happiness.-- Catherine P. HS Teacher Gorham, Maine. 

We snapped some photos that show the joy and collaboration that comes from educators choosing to learn together. 

Natalee and Meredith ready to welcome the campers
We love to see our nerdy friends who come year after year!

So many great sessions!

Teachers, authors and committee members facilitate conversations.










Door prize time is a highlight! 
We are so thankful for generous publishers, authors, and businesses for donating so we could give away prizes to our amazing campers. 
 

Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL) is a big supporter and sponsor of NerdcampNNE. Here are just a few of the members in attendance. 


The Committee
(left to right) 
Natalee Shotz, Chris Pirkl, Jason Lewis, 
Anna Sedenka, Gigi McAllister, Corey McAllister


NerdcampNNE takes place on the 4th Saturday of September. Mark your calendars for 
September 28, 2024!