The Allied Media Conference is so far the best conference I have attended in my adult life. It’s focus on independent justice centered media makes me feel right at home. The goal to make the AMC space for everyone, this includes children and this commitment is shown through the Kids Track. The Kids Track is more than just babysitting so that parent media makers can fully participate. It’s a series of workshops and events that work with the youngest on media issues. Some of the things slated include making digital zines, making zines with China Martens, Guerilla Gardening with Seed Bombs, radio ecology, book art for kids plus a party for the kids.

Pero none of this can happen without help. The Kids Track of the AMC needs volunteers. So if you are going to be in Detroit from July 16-19, please consider helping out.

From the amazing Kids Track Coordinator Katie:

The Kids’ Track is a children-centered space at the Allied Media Conference which recognizes kids as media makers by providing them with the skills to create media work influenced by their own points of view. The Kids’ Track aims to help create an intergenerational atmosphere at the AMC by linking children with the work of the Youth Media Track and the INCITE!, Media & Education, How-to and Media Policy tracks. Finally, by providing childcare during non-session times, the Kids’ Track will enable the participation of parents in the Allied Media Conference.

The most important times for volunteer coverage will be during lunch, dinner and evening activities, but volunteers would be helpful during activities (especially seed bombs) as well. if you know anyone who you think might be interested in volunteering for the kids’ track, please contact them or send me their contact information so that i can get in touch with them. if they would like to contact me, they can email katie : katie@ alliedmediaconference. org
When you register for the AMC, consider donating the 4 bucks, it’s worth it.

FRIDAY:

Lunch – 12:15PM – 2:00PM
Dinner – 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Bowling Party (we may have a separate kids’ party – that is TBD) – 9:00PM – 1:00AM

SATURDAY:

Lunch – 12:20PM – 2:10PM
Dinner – 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Music Showcase – 8:00PM – 1:00AM
Select the “I want to donate $4 for childcare at AMC 2009″ option to help cover the costs for the Kids’ Track.