Mary Ellen Hill ~ Storyteller & Teacher
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"We All Contain A Spark!",
for children and all those young at heart,
Postponed.
We will let you know when it will be offered.
As an Educator for many years, I have been dazzled by Mary Ellen's skills at building an inviting bridge between deep science and engaging storytelling.
Participants both young and old have followed her across this bridge to find a remarkably richer life, full of meaning and enchantment, that evolves over time.
Highly recommended for anyone.
Kym Farmer, M.Ed Special Education; MA Philosophy and Religion; plus Monstessori certification.
Holiday Camps 2026
Animal Friend Day: Feb 16 Monday 9:30-3:30, $100
Make a clay/puppet/mask animal ally and create a ceremony for your beloved pet or an extinct animal.
Harry Potter Day: April 3, Friday 9:30-3:30, $100
Go to Hogsmeade, attend Charms and Herbology classes and play Harry Potter games.
Spring Fun Days: April 6 and 7 Monday "&" Tuesday 9:30-3:30, $200
Spring garden explorations "&"flower tasting and baking, acting out Spring stories.
Read More...FAD PAD Hoilday Camps
ADOPTEES CONNECTING Club (ACC)
17 Seasons of ACC!
4 Sundays ~ $460
February 7, 2026, March 8, 2026
April 12, 2026, May 3, 2026,
Noon - 4:00pm
This session is for adopted children who want to share and explore their adoption in a supportive and playful way with other adoptees.
All members will have many opportunities to celebrate their particular life journey as an adopted person
through various art and craft forms: writing, drawing, storytelling, creative visualization and drama.
Mary Ellen was adopted as an infant and has been exploring adoption in various creative ways for many years.
Read More...Adoptees Connecting
Mary Ellen's FAD PAD 16th SUMMER CAMPS 2026
We should let you know that the kids (ages 6 and 8) agreed that Starwitz/Harry potter camp was their favorite of the summer. Happy Parents
All camps are Monday - Friday from 9:30 to 3:30.
K-5th graders with 8 children maximum and 4 minimum. $500 Each Camp.
Location: Edwards Ave. Exit off HW 580 in Oakland, CA.
YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ONE STARWITZ AND ONE FAIRY CAMP
Session 1: June 8 - June 12, 2026: + Starwitz : Harry Potter Camp
Session 2: June 15 - June 19, 2026: + Starwitz : Harry Potter Camp
This summer we will cover Book 1: "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone". Delving into the magical and imaginary realm of witches and wizards
through art, play and drama. Some of the activities include: wands and spell work; Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, the Sorting Hat, Quidditch,
Mirror of Erised, Quest for the Sorcerer's stone and more! Headmistress ME has been a Harry Potter fan since 1997.
NO CAMP June 22 - 26
Session 3: June 29 - July 3, 2026: + Starwitz : Harry Potter Camp
This summer we will cover Book 1: "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone". Delving into the magical and imaginary realm of witches and wizards through
art, play and drama. Some of the activities include: wands and spell work; Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, the Sorting Hat, Quidditch, Mirror of Erised,
Quest for the Sorcerer's stone and more! Headmistress ME has been a Harry Potter fan since 1997.
NO CAMP July 5 - 10
Session 4: July 13 - July 17, 2026: + Fairy Camp
Session 5: July 20 - July 24: + Fairy Camp
Calling all fairy fans! Flower and tree fairies await your arrival! Campers will make fairy houses using boxes, paper, wood, fabric, natural
items, and more. We will also spend time playing, singing and dancing in a wide array of fairy costumes. On Friday, we will be baking and
making treats for our fairy tea party! Since she was a little girl in Indiana, Mary Ellen enjoyed play acting with her neighbor friends and
looks forward to meeting more fairies in her garden!
NO CAMP July 27 - 31
Session 6: August 3 - August 7, 2026: + Gardening and Cooking Camp *organic and vegetarian*
Come explore Mary Ellen's big, beautiful, magical backyard! Campers will learn about and harvest organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers and use
them for yummy cooking projects. Basic gardening and cooking skills will be taught and all campers will brew their own fresh herbal sun tea each day.
On Friday, the Mystery Pot is totally magical and delicious. Mary Ellen has enjoyed creating recipes and trying them out since she was a youngster and loves to garden.
Session 7: August 10 - 14, 2026: + BOTBOT Camp (a bit of this and a bit of that)
Come and enjoy some FAD PAD favorites: cooking, gardening, sewing, drama and various art projects plus general goofing around!
Mary Ellen has so many activities she likes to do with campers - she can't choose just one!
Read More...FAD PAD Summer Camps
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Cooking and Gardening 2025 Cooking and Gardening 2025 |
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NEW OFFERING
I would be delighted to offer storytelling to enhance your next Zoom meeting, party, celebration, and/or family gathering!
Please contact me to help you create a tailor made performance specific to your needs.
Earth Day Virtual Celebration
Featuring Mary Ellen Hill,
Led by Pastor Laurie Manning
April 22, 2020
Skyline Community Church of Oakland, CA.
Great Books About Our Precious, Unique & Beautiful Home, Earth!
Mary Ellen's Suggested Bibliography
Mary Ellen is happily accepting donations in support of her work as a Storyteller for 30 years!
*There are 4 ways to make a donation*
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1. Make a check out to and mail it to: Mary Ellen Hill, 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605.
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