Homeschool conventions are wonderful resources for the homeschooling family. Every new homeschooler should make it a priority to attend a convention near them. Even if you are not new to homeschooling, conventions still have so much to offer and it’s beneficial to attend one every year or so.
There is a homeschool convention in just about every state each year. There are also national conventions that are held in multiple locations around the country, and you can even find conventions online. Click the graphic below and see if there is one near you!
Here are several reasons why you should attend a homeschool convention near you –
Fellowship
Isn’t it nice to be surrounded by people that ‘get you’? People who understand your life and what you are going through?
Homeschooling isn’t easy, and all of us homeschooling moms (and dads) need some encouragement and refreshment on a regular basis. Who better to get that from than people that are in the same boat?
Whether it’s a speaker, a workshop, a vendor you chatted with at their booth, or another mom whom you swapped stories with as you held your sleeping babies in a quiet corner, there is encouragement and fellowship around every corner.
Speakers
Most homeschool conventions will have sessions you can attend to listen to a speaker on a specific topic. Homeschooling encompasses almost all areas of life, so you will find speakers talking about a wide range of topics.
From teaching preschoolers, preparing your child for college, working from home, to discipleship and discipline, you will find a variety of sessions and speakers at a homeschool convention. So many in fact, that it will be hard for you to choose which sessions to attend.
Curriculum
Ah, a homeschool mom’s favorite thing! Most homeschool conventions will have a vendor/exhibit hall that is full of rows and rows of booths with vendors eager to share with you about their product or service.
It’s always fun to see the latest curriculum and to get fun, new ideas for your homeschool. If you are new to homeschooling or looking to make a change with your curriculum, a homeschool convention is the perfect place to actually see the curriculum before you buy it. You can flip through the books and resources, as well get your questions answered by the knowledgeable reps on hand.
This WouldBe A Blessing For Us
What a blessing this is going to be, whoever wins it. I know it would be blessing for my family.
We’re in CA so we would attend the Ontario convention.
Thank you for the opportunity! I’ve never been to a convention although I consider it every year.
Oh, and I’m closest to the Ft Worth convention! (Dallas, here!)
We would love to go but know it just isn’t in our budget right now.
Dallas
I would love to be able to go to the Midwest conference!
Would love to go the Ohio Convention!!
We would love to win and go to the Fort Worth location!!
We’re closest to the southeast convention!
Either OH or SC would be a toss up
We aren’t too far from the SC convention and would be happy to make the drive if we win!
Greenville, I think. Although, we do have family near Cincinnati!
Greenville, SC
The Midwest convention is closest to us!
SC is closest to me and would be a great event for my family to attend!
Greenville, SC
Although Dallas is closer, I prefer the Cincinnati location so we can visit the Creation Museum while in town. Thanks!
The nearest one to me is Ontario, CA in June;
The Southeast Convention is the closet one to us. Thanks for the giveaway!
Fort Worth texas is the closest to us.
The one in Cincinnati is closest to me!
We would love to go! There are so many great speakers!! We would attend the one in Ohio.
I’ve never been to a convention before!
Brand new to homeschooling and would be a huge blessing to us! SC location is the closest to us!
I haven’t been to a convention yet and plan on going next year. My oldest will be in high school and I need lots of info and help!
Texas!
We would attend the conference in Ohio.