Monday, May 25, 2026

Nerdcamp NNE Taking a Hiatus

Dear NerdcampNNE Community, 
After much consideration, we have decided to take a hiatus from NerdcampNNE this September. 

We wish all of you the best of luck with finishing up the school year and hope you enjoy a restful and rejuvenating summer. 
See you in 2027. 

The Nerdcamp NNE Planning Committee

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Daffodil Hill Decodables Giveaway!

We are so thankful for the Nerdcampers who attend NerdcampNNE each year. To express our gratitude, we are teaming up with Daffodil Hill Press to provide 3 amazing prizes! 

Attendees of NerdcampNNE on September 27, 2025 are eligible to enter this giveaway to win decodable books generously donated by Daffodill Hill Press Decodables. 


Prize 1: Collection 1, 2 and 3







Prize 2: Purposeful Practice Packs




Prize 3: Spanish Decodables 


If you are interested in winning a prize, complete this form with your email and your prize preferences by 11:59 PM on November 25th. One winner for each prize will be randomly selected on Thanksgiving Day! Winners will be notified via email. 

Thank you to Daffodill Hill Press for offering these wonderful prizes! 

 

Sunday, September 7, 2025

3 Weeks to Go!

This email was sent to all registered attendees today.

Hi Nerdcampers!

We hope the school year is going smoothly for all of you. Thank you for registering for the 10th Nerdcamp Northern New England!

We thought we would share some details that might help you plan your day.

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Where: University of Southern Maine Gorham campus (directions) Entering via College Ave is the easiest way. Park behind Bailey Hall in lot G2-B.
Time: 9:00-3:30-Registration opens at 8:15AM

The session after lunch will be used for preplanned presentations this year. Here are the descriptions of the sessions from amazing local and regional educators! We are so excited for this change.

If you are new to Nerdcamp, you can read more about what to expect here-What is Nerdcamp?

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

Light breakfast items, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided in the morning. Bottled water will be provided, but we would encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle to reduce waste.

Lunch is on your own. You can bring your own lunch or visit one of the many local restaurants.

Contact hours will be awarded after completing the survey at the end of the day.

There is still plenty of space available. Please feel free to reach out to friends and colleagues who may be interested in a day of literacy-focused learning, connecting, books, and prizes!

Here is the registration link.

Please email us with questions!
Stay Nerdy!
The NerdcampNNE Planning Committee

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!


Saturday, September 16, 2023

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


Monday, August 14, 2023

Registration is Open!

 

Registration is officially open for NerdcampNNE 23! 

Be sure to grab your ticket to save your spot! 

Monday, August 7, 2023

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! 

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Spread the Word! Informational Flyer to Share

 Hi Nerdcampers!

Please spread the word about NerdcampNNE with friends and colleagues. You can get a digital copy of this flyer here. 



Monday, July 10, 2023

Registration Opens August 14!

We are so excited for the 8th (almost annual) NerdcampNNE on Sept. 23 at the University of Southern Maine Gorham Campus. Registration will be live on Monday, August 14 at 7:00PM. 

The registration link is here. Registration fills up quickly so be sure to secure your spot!


All campers must register for themselves. Event Brite will not allow for group registrations. 


While you wait for September 23... 

View our event page. 

Follow us for updated info. 

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Instagram

Twitter


Email with any questions: nerdcampnne@gmail.com









Saturday, September 17, 2022

One Week to Go! Nuts and Bolts

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

Hello Nerdcampers!

Can you believe NerdcampNNE is one week away? After a 2-year break, we are so excited to be able to partner with The University of Southern Maine to host this free event of literacy learning for educators in Northern New England this year. 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. 


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. A handout of options is being created and will be available soon. 

What to Bring to nErDCamp:

  • Your favorite fully-charged, mobile device (laptop, tablet, phone)
  • 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 brand-new NerdcampNNE totebag! (Supplies limited).
  • A bag to carry your giveaway swag and door prizes!
  • Ideas for sessions!
  • A collaborative spirit!


Parking for nErDcamp:
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







Saturday, August 13, 2022

Registration Open August 15 at 7:00 PM

We are so excited for NerdcampNNE on Sept. 24 at the University o Southern Maine Gorham Campus. Registration will be live on Monday, August 15 at 7:00PM. 

The registration link is here. Registration fills up quickly so be sure to secure your spot!



Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Change in Venue for 2022!

Dear NerdcampNNE community, due to an unforseen conflict with our current venue, Freeport High School, NerdcampNNE will be moved to The University of Southern Maine Gorham campus on the same date, Sept. 24, 2022. We are excited to co-host NerdcampNNE with The University of Southern Maine Department of Literacy, Language & Culture.

If you have already secured lodging in Freeport, you could certainly keep your reservation. Gorham is approximately 40 minutes away. Gorham is also less than 30 minutes to Portland and other popular Maine locations like Old Orchard Beach and has lots of lunch options. We have also listed some nearby lodging options on our lodging page. website. 

While the venue will be different, we are dedicated to providing our campers with an engaging and energizing day of professional learning. #nerdcampnne #nerdcampnne2022

Monday, August 8, 2022

Registration Opens on August 15 at 7:00 PM

 We are all excited for NerdcampNNE 2022! 

A link to register will be posted here and on social media by a few  days before. 

Can't wait to see our nerdy pals!


Sunday, May 15, 2022

Save the Date Nerdcamp NNE 2022!

 Mark your calendars!

After a 2-year break, we are thrilled to announce that Nerdcamp Northern New England is scheduled to be in-person on September 24, 2022 in beautiful Freeport, Maine! 
More details to come.
Registration will open in mid August.
Spread the news!
We can't wait to see all of you!!