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

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 

What is Nerdcamp?      

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. 

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. 

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!

1 Week to Go!

 The email below will be sent to attendees yesterday. It contains important nuts and bolts information about NerdcampNNE next Saturday, Sept. 23.

Hello Nerdcampers!

Can you believe NerdcampNNE is one week away? We are so excited to be able to partner again with The University of Southern Maine to host this free event of literacy learning for educators in Northern New England. For those new to our Nerdcamp you can find more information about what to expect here. 

 

Below is more info to help you prepare. 

 

Location: Bailey Hall-The University of Southern Maine

Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. (You do NOT need to print your ticket)
Doors open at 8:00.
1. After registering, you can grab some complimentary coffee and snacks.

2. Then proceed to Bailey Lecture Hall (room 10) to get settled. 

3. In the lecture hall be sure to write your ideas for sessions on a sticky note and place them on the posters or give them to a NerdcampNNE Committee member or volunteer. Write your name on the sticky IF you are willing to facilitate the session. 

Opening Welcome & finalizing of the Session Board will begin in the lecture hall at 9:00 am.

Lunch is on your own. There are many nearby restaurants within walking district of USM. Here are a few options. 

What to Bring to nErDCamp:

• 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.
• $20 in cash or access to Venmo if you would like to purchase a NerdcampNNE totebag! (Supplies limited). 
• Ideas for sessions!
• A collaborative spirit!

Parking for nErDcamp:
Paid parking is available behind Bailey Hall. Go up the hill that runs to the left and the back of Bailey Hall. You can park in the "water tower" lot and in the lower lot if you continue to the right. Enter through the doors near the water tower. 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. 

Schedule:

Welcome & Session Building

Session 1 9:40-10:25

Session 2 10:35-11:20 Lunch and swag Alley Lunch & Swag Alley: 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 Nerdcamp Planning Committee

Registration is Open!

 

Registration is officially open for NerdcampNNE 23! 

Be sure to grab your ticket to save your spot! 

Registration Opens in 1 Week!

While we don't want to rush summer away, we are so excited about seeing everyone at NerdcampNNE on September 23. Registration opens at 7PM on August 14. Visit out Registration Page for more info. Be sure to grab your spot!