OUR COMMUNITY
Our Reason for Being
When you enroll at Open Connections, you join a vibrant community of people who are taking a non-traditional approach to life and learning. We have a variety of ways, in addition to our programs, in which we seek to nurture a supportive community of life-long learners!
Community Events
In addition to our weekly programs, Open Connections offers many events throughout the program year. These events provide additional opportunities to create and deepen connections. Some events happen on a regular schedule, others happen on an as requested basis. Some examples include:
- Community-Directed Days
- Open Mic Night and Potluck
- Parents Meetings
- Family Work Day and Picnic
- OC Film Festival
- Dance Party and Potluck
- Pausing Festival
- Teen Symposium
Community Resources
Enrolled families have the opportunity to take advantage of many resources to support them in their educational/life journey, to include:
- Parent Resource Library
- Gathering Space and Toddler Area
- Family-to-family email group
- Parent Connections Group
- Workshops
- Parent-Facilitator Meetings
Hear about OC firsthand
OC Family Interviews
Open Connections families take many different approaches to self-directed learning.
OC Alumni Interviews
After Open Connections, alumni use their life skills in the many different directions they explore after their time here.
Testimonials
What else are people saying?