I conceived and launched SURPASS, for teens, in 2007. What I initially wanted to create was an event for teens, including my daughter, that included some of the best ‘camp’ experiences I had had when I was a teen, and add some other components that I thought would make it richer. Those other components included […]
Starting ChooseNews project to help protect children from ‘bad news’
Every day, children and toddlers face a risk of trauma in their dining and living rooms, and in vehicles going to and from school, daycare and play dates. It comes from a source that can’t be felt but it can be seen and heard. Every hour on the hour. I’m talking about radio and TV […]
No School? No Problem … Here’s How to Keep Learning Your Way!
In the face of the present education stand-off in British Columbia, I thought I would contribute 25 cool learning ideas that kids can do, starting right now! 1. Build a fort 2. Learn some biking and boarding tricks. While you’re at it learn to ride a unicycle 3. Learn a skill you’ve always wanted to […]
SURPASS 2014 for teens, 13-17 years – check it out!
Registration for ‘SURPASS 2014’ is open for teens, 13-17 years. This will be our 6th SURPASS event, to be held again at Camp Byng, July 13th – 20th, on the Sunshine Coast of BC, nearby to the town of Gibsons (which also happens to be where I live). SURPASS is a week-long program in which […]
Troubling political alien-nation, and what to do about it
I’m going to diverge from my usual subjects, and illuminate something I feel is VERY important to grok, and that is the near-absence of young people (that is, under-30) participating in our recent federal election. I was very involved in a local campaign from start to finish, I attended debates and meetings, canvassed neighbourhoods and […]
Michael’s book, Learn Your Way! SelfDesigning the Life You Really Want, Starting Now is an ERAC-approved middle and high school textbook for career planning and health education courses (British Columbia), and it has received many endorsements. Contact Michael directly to obtain a pdf copy of the book.