Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30 am: Late Fall Family Campfire with Todd Goodwin
Stop by the library on Saturday, November 23rd to hear fun stories for the whole family with performer and storyteller Todd Goodwin!
From the presenter:
Todd A. Goodwin: That was a “Good Wun” and Good Wins
Storyteller, songster and games leader, Todd Goodwin blends his experiences in camping, education and theater to provide a memorable and unique experience for audiences and participants of all ages.
Mr. Goodwin began his career as a storyteller and song leader while a camper, counselor and director of Camp Monomonac in Rindge, NH. Around the campfire there are no loudspeakers, costumes or sets, just the face and voice of the teller who uses the imagination to take you to different places in time and space. Mr. Goodwin creates many of the stories he tells from his camping back ground and growing up as a New England Yankee. He adds to his repertoire from literature and multi-cultural traditions and the blessings and challenges of everyday life. He sings and plays the harmonica to create a complete “campfire” experience that can be enjoyed anywhere people gather, indoor or out. If you have a campfire ring or outdoor spot, even better!
Growing up in the woods and hills of Fitchburg, in the heart of New England, Mr. Goodwin played many traditional children’s games; he also learned many from his years in camping, sports and teaching. He can lead cooperative games and competitive games or just some old fashioned, fun games.
Mr. Goodwin has degrees in education and history from Fitchburg State College and he taught at the Applewild School for more than 47 years. He also is an adjunct Instructor at Mt. Wachusett Community College. While Associate Director of Bement Camp and Conference Center he trained with the New Games Foundation and he attended numerous workshops by Project Adventure and the American Camping Association.
Mr. Goodwin has directed many play and games session for schools, churches, youth groups and camps. He has conducted staff training programs for teachers, child care providers and camp staff members. He has shared his stories at libraries, schools, Senior Centers and for a number of civic organizations. He has performed his unique campfire program for Twin Cities First Night, Sturbridge, MA First Night, Starry, Starry Night in Orange, MA, First Night Worcester and the Museum of Our National Heritage and many Senior Centers and Libraries.
