Children and teens at IA are enthusiastically welcomed into the Youth Program by friendly faces and engaging children’s staff who help to fill each day with fun and new experiences. The program is filled with engaging, age-appropriate activities and interesting topics inspired by the Island.
In 2026, there will be six children’s groups, each with experienced staff:
- Toddlers ~ ages 18mos – 3 years
- Barners ~ Pre K
- Brookies ~ rising 1st– 3rd graders
- Newtons ~ rising 5th – 6th graders
- Marshlandians ~ rising 7th – 9th graders
- Seniors ~ rising 10th – 12th graders
In 2026, there will be six children’s groups, each with experienced staff. Groups are generally categorized by grade, with consideration made for aligning ages of participants.
Toddlers ~ ages 18 mos – 35 mos: Erika Williams and Heidi Kublova
Barners ~ Pre K: Brendan Carney & Katie Rasor
Brookies ~ rising 1st – 3rd graders: John Porcino and Melinda Ballou
Newtons ~ rising 5th – 6th graders: Marc Bender and Lucia Green-Weiskel
Marshlandians ~ rising 7th – 9th graders: Isaac Eddy and Dave Nagel
Seniors ~ rising 10th – 12th graders: Dumaine Williams and Amelia Tracey
Program Support: Greg Dixon
Note that groups won’t be finalized until close to the conference to accommodate shifts in registration.
Katie Bender, Youth Program Coordinator
Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me: bender.katie@gmail.com. And of course, feel free to talk to me while on Island. See you soon on Star!
