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Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions!
About GHC:
“Why would you want to attend a Great Homeschool Conventions event?
Each year, we begin to build the coming year’s event with that question in mind. We love our homeschooling families and want to bring the very best to you. We strive to provide top notch homeschool conventions that encourage, inspire, and educate homeschooling families to continue to do what they do best: homeschool!
This coming year’s events promise to be packed with great speakers, a huge exhibit hall, a separate “children’s conference,” and family-friendly special events.
First, we gather the cream of the crop for speakers and put together the best line up possible. We have 40–50 featured speakers each year.
There are over 230 speaking sessions presented at each event. Here are just a few of our amazing speakers in 2016: Ann Voskamp, John Stonestreet, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Dr. Kathy Koch.”
“We also have several “tracks” which address specific interests of homeschooling families:
Each year, we also search for special events which offer a learning experience or a fun night out for families to spend time together.
This coming year, we are happy to have these events:
- The Willis Clan at the Texas and Midwest conventions.
- Holocaust survivor Dr. Inge Auerbacher at the Midwest event.
- Comedian Bob Smiley at the Texas homeschool convention.
- Comedian Dennis Regan at the California homeschool convention.
- Professional Christian theatrical company Friends of the Groom will perform their version of C.S. Lewis’ popular novel, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at all GHC events.
We will see you there:
- TEXAS Homeschool Convention, Fort Worth, TX, March 17–19, 2016
- MIDWEST Homeschool Convention, Cincinnati, OH, March 31–April 2, 2016
- CALIFORNIA Homeschool Convention, Ontario, CA, June 16–18, 2016
The Prize
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One lucky Simple Homeschool reader will win a family pass to their choice of 2016 Conventions!
They’ll also receive up to four tickets to each of the special events at their convention, and up to four tickets to the Real Faith for the Real World Teen Track.
Note: A family registration covers the mom, dad, children/teens, and their grandparents for all three days of the convention and includes the speaking sessions and shopping the vending hall.
How to Win
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To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your children, and have you ever been to a homeschool convention before?
(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)
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My friend, the lovely Sarah Mackenzie, will also be speaking at all the GHC conferences this year!
Special Offer
The folks at Great Homeschool Conventions have an amazing offer for you:
When you register for a family registration or individual registration, use the code “simplehomeschool-special-events” to get up to $30 off the special events at your convention–enjoy!
**Note: Individual registrations are permitted only one ticket per special event. Discount offer code good for new purchases only and is not retroactive.
Requires purchase of convention tickets before special event tickets. No refunds or exchanges. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer is good through March 10th.
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I have a 12 year old and an almost 9 year old. We attended a local convention when beginning our homeschool journey back when my oldest was ready to start kindergarten. I took my mom along and it really got her on board with homeschooling. I’ve thought often I’d like to go again, but the time and expense has always been too much for us.
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9, 5, 2. Never been
My children are 15 and 9 . We have never been to one before. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Our daughters are 5 and 7. We have not yet attended a homeschool conference but would love the opportunity. Thank you!
We have a 4 yr old- so we’re not really into it yet, but that’s the plan starting this fall! I’ve never been to a convention before, just a local curriculum swap!
My kids are 6 and 10, we are still fairly new to homeschooling, we have not been to a conference yet, but would love to!
We have an 8 year old and a 9 year old. We’ve been homeschooling for nearly 2 years now and have been to other conventions, but not one of these yet!
My daughter is 10, and no we have never attended a convention before.
We have 3 daughters that have graduated and a son who is 14 that we are still homeschooling. I have been to 3 homeschool conventions and spoke for a couple of years at another small homeschool convention but have never attended a GHC yet.
My children are 11 and 5 and last year was the first homeschool convention I had attended and love them now.
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My daughter is 7. I’ve never been but always wanted to. This is right by my house in Ontario, CA!
My childre are 13 and 10. I try to go to a convention every year.
I posted this to my twitter followers and also on my facebook page.
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I have 3 teenagers and a preschooler. I’ve been to my state convention and would love to go to GHC.
My kids are 12, 12 and 9. I attended our local conference.
My children are 12, 9, 5 and 3. I have been to a local convention, but not a big one. I have heard so many good things about this convention- would love to go.
My kids are 6 and 11. We’ve never been to a convention but would love to get the chance.
Hi! We have three sweet boys, ages 4, 6 and 8. We have struggled to find schooling for our oldest and have the experience of public school and private school with him. After much prayer, learning through mistakes and finally coming to the conclusion that homeschooling is what is best for our family we are stepping out in faith. I have clumsily begun homeschooling kinder this year and will homeschool 3rd grade but am very new at it and have so many questions. I’ve never been to a homeschooling convention and hope to be able to go so I can get a solid footing & encouragement to help us start our journey. Thank you for this opportunity.
Hello! I have a 9 year old and a 6 year old. This will be our 2nd time attending GHC. Last year we went to Ohio and had a BLAST! Can’t wait to go again!!! 🙂
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My children are 7 (boy) and almost 5 (girl). I have been to a homeschool convention a few times, but never to GHC. Would love to attend the Texas conference!
We have a 10yo son, and 13yo & 16yo daughters. We love going to the Great Homeschool Convention because they have something for our entire family–tracks for the elementary kids, teens, moms, and dads! My husband even takes days off, so he can listen to the speakers. He especially likes listening to the Caseys from Celebrate Calm. 🙂 Thank you very much for the opportunity! May God continue to bless you and your families.
My kids are 10 and 12 and we have never been to a convention….but would LOVE to. Thanks so much for this opportunity. ~Laura
My children are 12, 9, and 4. I have never attended a home school convention before, but every year when the emails start coming in about this one I want to!
My kiddos are 10 & 12 …almost 13 😉 I have attended Teach Them Diligently once but have wanted to attend a Great Homeschool Convention for years now! 🙂
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My children are 7 and 3. We have never been to a homeschool convention, but I am personally planning to attend the Midwest one at the end of this month with a few other homeschooling moms. I’d love to win this to be able to do more at the convention!
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Our children are ages 7, 11, and 13 and I can’t wait for convention season to come around every year! I have been to our local convention for the past few years, but never to one this big.
My children are 14,12,10,7, and 5. I attended the GHC several years ago and loved it.
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We’ve homeschooled for 11 years and our kids are 16, 11, 7, and 4. I’ve attended local homeschool conferences in Denver, CO, but never a GHC. Would love to go this year!
My kids are 5 and 3 and I have not been to a homeschool convention before! The Texas one is in the city where my in-laws live and we’re considering attending.
My children are 9 and almost 4. I’ve bever been to a homeschool convention, the local one is always when I can’t make it!
I have an 8 year old and a 4 year old. We’ve never been but our looking forward to Cincy this year.
My kids are 6, 4, and 2. I’ve never been to a large homeschool convention. We are finishing up our first year of homeschooling. I would love to go!
My kids are 6 and 4. I’ve never ever been to a homeschool convention and I’d LOVE to go!!!!
My son is 10. I have never attended a convention, but would love to.
I have 3 daughters aged 12, 10, & 8 and a son that is 5. We have never homeschooled, but are really interested in starting it as we have come to realize the decline in the public school system in our area, our own need as parents to spend more time with our children, and to have more say in what, how, when our kids learn. We would very much like to attend a convention to learn more about the future we would like to embark on! Thank you for your consideration.
Thanks for the giveaway! I have a 2 year old and have never been to a homeschool conference. Looking to get some ideas on which direction and curriculum we’ll be using with our son in the near future.
My kids are ages 9 and 11. I’ve never been to a homeschool convention, but I live near Cincinnati so I hope to go some day!
My son is 12 years old. I have never been to a convention before but I really want to go this year.
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My children are 8, 6, 4, and 3. I attended a homeschool convention in a neighboring state back when I was first considering homeschooling, and found it very helpful. I would love to attend The Great Homeschool Convention with my husband and children!
My children are 18, 15, and 7. I have never been to a homeschool convention. I bought tickets to one a few years ago then was unable to go!
I have a 6, 4, and 2 year old. Also have a new addition coming this may ????. We have never attended a homeschool convention but would love to!!!
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My kits are 7,5,4,2. We did go to one conference in Rochester N.Y. Last year.
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My girls are 8 and 6. I went to one homeschool convention when I was first starting to homeschool three years ago. I’m at a place where I feel like I need some new input for the new stages we are now schooling.
My kiddos are 5 and 2.5 and this will be our first year homeschooling! We’ve never been to a conference but would love to go!!!
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My boys are 3 and 5. I have never been to a homeschool conference before
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My oldest will be 6 next month, and I also have a 3 and 2 year old with baby 4 on the way this summer. This is our first year homeschooling and I’ve never been to a homeschooling convention.
Our kids are 9 (almost 10) and 8. We have attended a convention before.
Our kids are 8, 6, and 4. We have never attended a homeschool convention before.
This is our 4th year of homeschooling. Our kids are 11, 6, and 3 and we’ve never been to any conventions. They sure look interesting and fun!
Our kids are 12, 11, 9, 6, 2, and 5 months. The past two years I’ve only been homeschooling one of the kids at a time, but next year, all four of our school-age kids want to be back in homeschooling–and we’ll have two little ones around, too. Although I’ve homeschooled 3 at a time, I’m feeling out of practice, in over my head, but excited…and terrified. I would love to get re-inspired and re-tooled for this new season of homschooling.
I forgot to mention… never been to a GHC convention before.
Our children are 15, 12, 4 and almost 2. I’ve never been to a homeschool convention and have been eagerly researching them. This one is definitely at the top of our list of ones we would like to be able to attend.
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My kids are 5, 8 and almost 10. I attended a homeschool convention 2 years ago and enjoyed it.
My kids are 9,7,5&2. I went to this convention one time a few years ago.
My kids are 9,7,5&3. I’ve never been to a homeschool conference before.
I have one son who is 2 1/2 years old. I started homeschooling him before he was 2, but didn’t get really serious about it until he turned two. I have never been to a convention before of any kind. I didn’t even know they existed. Glad to see this and that Mrs. Hurst will be a speaker. I love her blog. I would love to go with my family.
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My kids are 7 and almost 5 and we’ve never been to a homeschooling convention.
Amy kids are 5,6,8, and 10. We went to this convention a few years ago and it was awesome! Would love to be able to go back!
My son’s are 6 and almost 4. Never have attended a convention and would love the opportunity.
Kiddos are 7 & almost 5, and we’ve never been to a homeschool convention – brand-new to the whole homeschooling world!
I’m homeschooling our 10 year old son. We’ve never attended a homeschool convention. Thank you for the chance to win a family pass!
I have 3 children and we are wrapping up our second, wonderful year of homeschooling. My children are 5, 4, and 2. I have attended one convention, in Richmond, VA, when my oldest was only 3. Can we say I’m passionate about homeschooling, lol?;)
This is only our second year homeschooling and it’s been a big learning experience. My boys are 9 and 6. I’ve never been to a homeschooling convention for fear that it might be overwhelming but I think I am ready to check one out.
Soon to be five and about to start kindergarten! I have attended a home school convention before but not a GHS convention. Would love to go this year since we will be starting our first year of home schooling!
Kiddos are 6 & 3 and this will be the first homeschool convention that we have attended.
My kids are 7, 5, 4, 3, 22 months and 8 months. We have never been to a homeschool convention before, but would love to go.
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My kids are 10, 7, 5, and 1. I’ve never been to a convention but this is the one I’d want to go to!
My kids are 14 & 20, so I’ve graduated one and am in the final stretch with my last. I’ve been to two homeschool conventions:)
We have two boys, ages six and eight. This is our first year of homeschooling. I attended a local homeschool convention two or three years ago when we were researching homeschooling. We’d LOVE to go to a convention now that we actually are homeschoolers! I recall really enjoying the speakers, topics and community. Thank you!