As noted earlier on this website, Freedom Generation will be attending the John Birch Society's 50th Anniversary celebration from October 2-4. This three-day event will host a number of speakers, including a panel discussion titled "Tomorrow's Leaders" lead by American Opinion Foundation's Executive Director, Alan Scholl, and Project Director, Mary Benoit. 

If you are planning on attending the 50th Anniversary celebration, here is a complete itinerary of Freedom Generation activities that will take place throughout the event:

Thursday (October 2)

2:00 - 4:00: Volleyball (located behind the Bridgewood Hotel)

Friday (October 3)

9:00 - 9:45: "Tomorrow's Leaders" panel discussion (Located in the Nicolet/Joliet Room)
3:00 - 5:00: Mini-golf outing* (We will be taking a van, please meet in the hotel lobby at 2:45)
8:00 - 10:00: Campfire (Located off the Bridgewood Hotel's patio, S'mores will be provided)

Saturday (October 4)

1:00 - 2:45: FreedomGen Pool Party (Located in the hotel pool, Camp alums only, please)
5:00 - 5:45: "Tomorrow's Leaders" panel discussion (Located in the Nicolet/Joliet Room)

Also, don't forget to visit the Freedom Generation booth located in the "Main Street" area of the Bridgewood Hotel and talk to FreedomGen staff and volunteers about upcoming Freedom Generation events.

* There will be a cost of $5.50 for mini-golfing.

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American Opinion Foundation will be a proud participant at The John Birch Society's 50th Anniversary celebration from October 2-5, 2008. During this 4-day event, AOF will offer a number of FreedomGen activities to many of our attendees (not appropriate for kids under the age of 12), but primarily geared toward those between the ages of 12 and 20.

Activities will include volleyball games, a bonfire (with S'mores!), a mini-golf outing*, an indoor pool party, a National Treasure-like scavenger hunt, an AOF/FreedomGen workshop, and FreedomGen Central; a place to hang-out with other "Freedom-Geners".

There will also be giveaways, raffles, games, door prizes and more! Start making plans today to celebrate with Freedom Generation during this once in a lifetime event!

Interested in joining in on any of the above bolded activites? E-mail Mary Benoit at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and let her know which activities you plan on attending so she can make the appropriate arrangements.

* $5.50 course fee per person, transportation included (space is limited, so register early).

More about the JBS 50th

The John Birch Society has reserved the Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel to accommodate their event. The keynote speaker for Saturday night is presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul (TX). The John Birch Society has scheduled a huge lineup of speakers for the educational portion of their celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, including:

• Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America
• Oklahoma State Senator Randy Brogdon
• Arizona State Senator Karen Johnson
• Utah State Representative Stephen Sandstrom
• Dr. Steven Bonta of Penn State University
• Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson of BOND, Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny
• Hid Welch, son of JBS founder Robert Welch
• Reverend Steven Craft of Christian Citizenship Ministries

 For more information on the 50th Anniversary celebration go to http://www.jbs.org/50th.

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March was an exciting month for Freedom Generation! Aside from completing the new look for our summer camps, we also designed and purchased a professional banner for various outreach venues. On March 7-8 American Opinion Foundation unveiled Freedom Generation to the InHome Conference in St. Charles, IL. The conference was attended by roughly 1,200 parents, children, and other local homeschooling leaders.

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At Freedom Generation summer camps, students learn more than how to have a great time! In addition to a number of exciting activities, campers participate in several classes carefully outlined to promote a love of the American principles that have come to define us a nation.

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