It’s almost one of my favorite times of the year! It’s time for the Homeschool convention! And we are very fortunate that we have 2 in our backyard this year.
The large one where thousands of homeschoolers come together is in Richmond at the Richmond Convention. If you have ever considered homeschooling, I would recommend that you attend the free how to begin seminars on Thursday, June 11th. I also find these helpful for refresher courses and updates to the law. Here’s the info…
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There’s Something for Everyone!
Convention offers so much help and encouragement for parents. Shopping for curricula is an important part of convention, but other things like listening to uplifting speakers; learning how to teach specific subjects; and getting help organizing your days, your stuff, and your finances–these are the things that make it a well-rounded experience. It’s also about working with our children (from toddlers to ‘tweens to teens), discovering special-needs resources, building stronger family relationships, and much, much more.
This year, for the first time ever, there is free admission for qualifying parents of preschoolers. These parents, who are making important educational decisions for their children, can discover what homeschooling is all about. And we still have our free Thursday "How-to-Begin" sessions for everyone interested in learning how to get started.
Invite your friends to come along with you to the 2009 HEAV Convention, June 11-13, 2009, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. It’s simple and easy–give them a magazine with convention information and point them to our convention page on our website!
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Option #2 is a local convention hosted by REACH. This year it will be at the VA Sports Complex in Ruther Glen. And if you just want to pick up some new books, you can attend the Used Book Sale section for Free! Pick up classics, popular children’s stories, cookbooks, music for just a few dollars! And you can use you find lots of great bargains and did not bring enough cash!
Here’s the info on this mini convention:
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$20 — This gets you a full day of exhibits, workshops,
hands-on activities at the vendors tables, door prizes, used book sale and so
much more. We have an exciting line-up of vendors coming and you don’t want to
miss out on seeing them.
New this year the REACH used book sale is going to be combined with the
convention – This book sale is the big sale that REACH put on in June of each
year. Over 10,000+ items will be for sale – Curriculum, unit studies, readers,
bible, cds-dvds-vhs, educational games and toys, computers, reference, arts and
crafts and so much more. You can pay for your items with CASH or Credit Card
(MC/VISA only). Basically it is one stop shopping, then you check out and pay
for your items at one place.
This is a good way to get your curriculum or books for next year’s school at
some great prices.
We will have lots of great workshops for you to attend – schedule of
events will be given the day of the convention. Some topics will be
REACH Homeschool will talk about Jumpstarting Your Support Group,
Germanna Community College will talk about College admissions and how to do duel enrollment and many more.
Vendors attending:
Bob Jones Univ.
Great Wolf Lodge,
Reach Homeschool
HSDLA,
Classical Conversations,
Math-U-See,
People to People Ambassadors,
Germanna Comm College,
Tupperware,
VA Homeschoolers,
Initials, Inc.
Pampered Chef,
Washington Mystics,
Fudge Factory,
Gunston Hall,
Northfork Academy,
Bug Box,
HEAV,
Teaching Textbooks,
Usborne Books,
Dyno-Might Ministries,
VA Sports Complex,
Forenics Classes,
Farm Co-op,
Art Classes,
and many more attending.
Tons of door prizes and more. IT is an event you don’t want
to miss out on.
Virginia Sports Complex
22182 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Saturday, May 16, 2009 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
$20 per family at the Door for the full convention
Free if you just want to shop in the Used Book Sale
I hope you can attend one of these 2 events. If you have homeschooling questions, feel free to contact me at my homeschool email account at Jennifer@homeschoolinCaroline.com
