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ParentCamp Dec. 11 at POCS—come belong, connect, grow, and help shape future events!

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Julia Pile

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You’re invited to join us for ParentCamp at Positive Outcomes Charter School (Camden, DE) on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 5:15–7:15 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm) at 3337 S. DuPont Highway, Camden, DE 19934. ParentCamp is a national model that brings families, schools, and community members together in open, energizing dialogue circles—no presentations, no pressure, just meaningful conversation where every voice matters. Learn more at www.parentcamp.org and explore all that POCS offers at https://www.positiveoutcomescs.org/. Register at: https://bit.ly/PositiveOutcomes-PC Before attending, enjoy our ParentCamp Podcast episode featuring Principal & Director Ed…

A Thanksgiving Message: Just Breathe, Be Present, and Stay Connected

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Julia Pile

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…

Fresh Conversations Begin—Season 2, Episode 1 of ParentCamp Podcast Releases Wednesday, September 17th

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Julia Pile

Small School, Big Dreams: Building Trust and Hope at Positive Outcomes Charter School 🎙️Summary & Show Notes: In the kickoff to Season 2 of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April Draine welcomes back beloved ParentCamp coach Jay Posick and introduces Ed Emmett, Executive Director of Positive Outcomes Charter School in Delaware—the state’s very first charter school. Together, they share how Positive Outcomes serves students who weren’t finding success in traditional settings by creating a safe, family-like environment rooted in big dreams, trust, and relationships. From advisory systems that ensure no child…

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 10 – Season Finale – Seeing the Light in Others: Empowering Others to Thrive – Releases Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12 pm ET

May 11, 2025March 17, 2025 Julia Pile

In our final episode for Season 1, we share in this inspiring episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine sits down with Julie Pile for an insightful discussion on the power of recognizing and nurturing potential in others. Julie shares her personal journey, highlighting impactful mentors who’ve influenced her approach to leadership and community-building. Listen in as Julie recounts powerful stories of parents like Jenny, Paula, and Maz, demonstrating how ParentCamp empowers individuals to step into their unique strengths, significantly enhancing their community involvement and personal growth. Show…

The ParentCamp Podcast – Season 1 – Episode 6 – Meeting Universal Human Needs: The Key to Powerful Family Engagement Releases Wednesday, March 19th at 12 pm ET

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 Julia Pile

Join April F. Draine, Julie Pile, and Laura Gilchrist as they dive deep into the fascinating concept of Universal Human Needs in episode 6 of The ParentCamp Podcast. Discover how recognizing and intentionally addressing these fundamental needs—ranging beyond just food and shelter—can profoundly enhance family-school-community engagement. Laura and Julie unpack insights from the Center for Nonviolent Communication and explore practical ways to engineer environments that create opportunities for contribution, connection,trust, relationships, and harmony. They also highlight the transformative power of designing engagement experiences that foster open feelings, ultimately benefiting children…