From Julie, Laura, and the ParentCamp Team
As we step into Thanksgiving week, we want to pause—truly pause—and breathe with you. In a world that moves fast, where our calendars fill quickly and our responsibilities stretch far, we sometimes forget the most important thing: being present with each other.
This season invites us to slow down, look around the table, and appreciate the people who make our lives fuller and our communities stronger. At ParentCamp, that means you—our incredible family of parents, caregivers, educators, school leaders, community partners, and champions for kids.
Thanksgiving reminds us of something ParentCamp has always been about:
Connection. Presence. Listening. Belonging.
Whether you joined one ParentCamp or ten…
Whether you facilitated, participated, or simply showed up tired but willing to connect…
Whether you came with questions, curiosity, or just the hope of being understood…
You are part of our ParentCamp family.
And we are deeply grateful for you.
This year, we hope you’ll give yourself permission to:
🍂 Take one deep breath.
🍂 Put your phone down.
🍂 Look someone you care about in the eyes.
🍂 Listen without rushing.
🍂 Step outside into nature, hear the wind, breathe the fresh air
🍂 Laugh, rest, and recharge.
Presence is the greatest gift we can offer one another—at home, at school, and in community. And it’s at the heart of every ParentCamp dialogue circle we share.
Thank you for showing up—for kids, for families, for one another, and for this work that connects us far beyond the walls of a school.
Thank you for being part of a movement that is reshaping what family-school-community partnership can look like.
From our hearts to yours:
Happy Thanksgiving.
We are grateful for you today and every day.With love and appreciation,
Julie, Laura, and the ParentCamp Team
