Life On A Star 2
August 23 - 30, 2026
Conference Chairs
Bill & Jen labaire
.We are very excited to be your LOAS 2 Chairs this year! We are planning a week that will include art, music, dance, stimulating conversations, rest and connection! We have been coming to Star since 2012 with our two sons: Wyatt, now in college and a Pelican, and Reed, now in high school who is a rockstar ice hockey goalie. Bill, who is learning to play the congas, has been a youth leader for many years, and by day teaches high school computer science. Jen, who has been a youth leader, youth coordinator and a member of the committee against child abuse, is by day a trial attorney practicing in criminal defense. We can't wait to see you on the Island!
Registrar
Please reach out to Jessica with questions about accommodations and the registration process.
Youth Program
LOAS is alive with children’s laughter, creativity, and discovery. Children and youth are an essential part of our community. Youth groups meet each morning and afternoon to explore the island, create and perform, play and learn, and build friendships that often last a lifetime. Intergenerational activities weave children, youth, and adults together throughout the day and into the evening.
Star Island and the LOAS Conferences are committed to creating a safe community for all guests and adhere to a "Safe Community Policy.” This includes conducting background checks of all SIC staff and volunteers who work with children and implementing anti-harassment, anti-discrimination and child-abuse prevention policies. For more information please visit Safe Community Policy
Workshops
Week-long workshops are offered each day, with three gathering in the mornings and three in the afternoons. Some workshops welcome drop-in or casual participation, while others invite a deeper, shared experience through full-week involvement.
Starbursts & Other Activities
In addition to week-long workshops, LOAS offers a variety of other activities. Starbursts are 45-minute, one-time afternoon mini-workshops—perfect for learning a new skill, trying something different, and enjoying a bit of spontaneous fun alongside the day’s other offerings.