PARENTING & HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE
Since 1984, CHEA has been hosting an annual homeschool event that features workshops for homeschoolers at all stages, an exhibit hall with curriculum, resources, and services, children's and teen conventions, high school graduation, and much more. Join other homeschool families from across the state as you are encouraged and equipped for the school year ahead. This is an event you don't want to miss! Register NowGeneral Information
CONFERENCE DATES
July 13 – 15, 2023
LOCATION
Calvary Chapel Downey
12808 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90242
PARKING
Parking is free and plentiful on-site at Calvary Chapel Downey.
HOTEL
Embassy Suites Downey
8425 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
All rooms are two-room suites, and include a full, hot breakfast each day. Overnight parking is available at a discounted rate of just $7 per night; daytime parking is free of charge.
Special convention rates start at $175 per night.
EVENT POLICIES
It is important that you read our Event Policies to help you navigate the wealth of information related to the operation and benefits associated with the Convention. By registering for and attending this event, you are signifying that you have read and agree to abide by the Event Policies for this event.
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
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- Inspiring Speakers
- Practical Workshops
- Exhibit Hall
- Teen Convention
- Children’s Convention
- Discounts for Military & First Responders, Pastors, and Parents of Preschoolers
- Homeschool Leadership Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Thursday Classes for All Ages (Thurs., July 13)
- Parent Workshop with Andrew Pudewa (Thurs., July 13)
- Walk Through the Bible otLIVE Family Event (Thurs., July 13)
- Free Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Free Life After High School Mini-Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Moms Night Out with Ginger Hubbard (Fri., July 14)
- Dads & Kids Movie Fun Night (Fri., July 14)
- High School Graduation Ceremony (Fri., July 14)
- Dads & Donuts (Sat., July 15)
Meet Our Speakers
Our keynote and featured speakers are no strangers to the homeschool community, each of them with years of homeschool experience under their belts. The information they will share in their workshops will be helpful, practical, and timely, no matter what stage of homeschool life you find yourself in.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Convention Rates
All family registrations include both parents, children 18 and under living in your home, plus two grandparents.
| Regular Rate | CHEA Members | |
| Members Only Early Bird Family Registration March 13-19, 2023 |
Not Available | $60 |
| Early Bird Family Registration March 20 – June 15, 2023 |
$90 | $80 |
| Regular Family Registration June 16 – July 15, 2023 |
$100 | $90 |
| Additional Family Members | $10 | $10 |
| Teen Convention (grades 7-12) |
$70 | $70 |
| Children’s Convention (ages 5-12) |
TBA | TBA |
| Walk Thru the Bible otLIVE Family Event (Thursday, July 13) |
$30/person (3rd grade through adult; 2nd grade and younger are free) |
$25/person (3rd grade through adult; 2nd grade and younger are free) |
| Thursday Classes for All Ages (Thursday, July 13) |
Varies | Varies |
| Exhibit Hall Only Pass (available onsite, one day) |
$20 | $20 |