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!
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Thursday Classes

We are excited to offer classes and workshops for all ages during the day at our event on Thursday, July 13. Registration for the full conference is encouraged, but not required.

Class space is limited and available on a first-come, first served bases. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please be sure to note the time that classes are occuring and that you do not register students in overlapping classes.

Parents (or teen siblings) of young children may attend classes with them, if you feel they may need assistance. There is limited space for parents to observe students in the classroom, but additional children may not accompany you.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Dinosaurs Proclaim the Glory of God
with an Interactive Fossil Lab
(Ages 5-10)
LEGO Animal Kingdom
(Ages 5-8)
Walk Thru the Bible otLive
(All ages)
LEGO Motorized Projects
(Ages 9-14)
Dinosaurs Proclaim the Glory of God
with an Interactive Fossil Lab
(Ages 9-18)
Cultivating Language Arts –
Preschool through High School

(Parents)
Turn Your Family Member into an Animated Pet
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
(Ages 6-12)
ASAVB Test
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
(10th grade and up)

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & DETAILS

Dinosaurs Proclaim the Glory of God with an Interactive Fossil Lab

Dinosaurs Proclaim the Glory of God with an Interactive Fossil Lab

presented by Alpha Omega Institute

Ages: 5-10 years old; 9-18 years old
Cost
: $20/student (CHEA members) / $25/student (non-members)
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Times: Ages 5-10 – 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Ages 9-18 – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Description: We will learn about fossils and explore the evidence showing man and dinosaurs existed together just as the Bible reveals. We will study the Scripture’s description of the unicorn, behemoth, and dragons which are NOT make-believe creatures, but real animals that man was very familiar with. Then there will be a hands-on, interactive fossil lab. Students will see and handle various fossil specimens. They will be instructed to observe design and evidence of catastrophic geology (flood), which proclaims the truth of Scripture. Come and “Discover Creation”!

LEGO Animal Kingdom

LEGO Animal Kingdom

presented by Brick Explorers

Ages: 5-8 years old
Cost
: $20/student (CHEA members) / $25/student (non-members)
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: Come build fun zoo/farm/marine animals and learn interesting facts about them and their habitats.

LEGO Motorized Projects

LEGO Motorized Projects

presented by Brick Explorers

Ages: 9-14 years old
Cost
: $20/student (CHEA members) / $25/student (non-members)
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: Come build a motorized LEGO project! Choose one of these cool motorized vehicles and learn to build it and work with simple machinery, wheels axles, motors & gears, levers & pulleys, energy & friction.

Turn Your Family Member Into an Animated Pet

Turn Your Family Member Into an Animated Pet

presented by Kendu Kids

Ages: 6-12 years old
Cost
: $30/student (CHEA members) / $40/student (non-members)
Class Limit: 30 students
Class Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: In this two-hour class, your kids will be working with former Disney animator Davy Liu on creating real life characters from their siblings, mom, dad or grandparents. Kids will learn the basic shapes that Disney used to create their timeless talking animals. They will learn the power of creativity with the keen eyes of observation. Davy has taught kids from all walks of life at Disney University, and now shares his gifts at many homeschool events. All they need is a blank piece of paper, a pencil and a child-like imaginations … You Kendu it.

ASVAB Test

ASVAB Test

presented by The ASVAB Career Exploration Program

Ages: 10th grade to 23 years old
Cost
: Free; registration required
Class Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: We have partnered with The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) which provides a FREE career planning resource available to high schools nationwide. This comprehensive program includes one of the most widely used multiple-aptitude test batteries in the world and an interest inventory complemented by a thorough occupational database all designed to give students an in-depth look at the world of work, college and even the military. The exam part will be administered 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13. There will be a session that is part of the General Conference on Friday afternoon to go over how to interpret your results. This has proven to be very helpful to students, whether they have decided on a career, college, any branch of the military, or have not quite figured things out.

Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School

Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School

with Andrew Pudewa, Institute for Excellence in Writing

Ages: Parents (children may accompany you as long as they are not a distraction)
Cost
: Free (CHEA members) / $10/person (non-members)
Class Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: Listening and reading well, speaking and writing clearly, and thinking and debating effectively are abilities that most parents hope to cultivate in their children. With that goal in mind, Andrew Pudewa explores various environments and activities that accelerate the development of these language skills, beginning with the youngest students and continuing into the high school years.

Walk Thru the Bible otLIVE

Walk Thru the Bible otLIVE

presented by Walk Thru the Bible

Ages: 3rd grade through adult (2nd and under may attend with parents at no cost, but will not receive a workbook)
Cost
: $25/participant (CHEA member) / $30/participant (non-member)
Class Time: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 13
Description: Many believers are confused about the Old Testament–what it says, what it means, how to apply it to daily life. Some may wonder if it is even relevant today. Others are overwhelmed by it and don’t know how to read it. Would-be Bible readers often quit before they make it all the way through the Old Testament. What if there was an event that could actually inspire you to read the Bible? What if there was an event that made the Old Testament come alive in a fun, clear, and very memorable way?

We know that God’s Word changes everything. It contains the answers to the challenges that you are facing today. In this workshop, a certified otLIVE instructor will lead you in a fun and exciting event that teaches the big picture of the Old Testament. Attendees will learn the major events and people of the Old Testament and understand its storyline, maybe for the first time.