HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention

June 10-12, 2010
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, Virginia

Take advantage of an extensive Exhibit Hall (310+ booths); a Used Curriculum Sale (47,000+ items last year); a Children's Program by Answers in Genesis; high school graduation; 125+ workshops on parenting, worldview, learning styles, family life, homeschooling, and LOTS, LOTS more.

Speakers include Ken Ham, Inge Cannon, Cynthia Tobias, S.M. Davis, and many others!

Four FREE how-to-begin sessions on Thursday, FREE shopping Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., and FREE registrations to first-time parents of preschoolers and non-homeschooling grandparents.

CONVENTION SURVEY

Fill out the 2010 Convention Survey for a chance to win free convention registration for next year with two nights at the Marriott Hotel!

CONVENTION RECORDINGS

Missed the 2010 convention? Get the recordings!

THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM IS FULL ON FRIDAY

The Children's Program is full on Friday. Limited space MAY be available for Saturday; please inquire in the registration area at the convention. You are still welcome to bring your children with you to browse the Exhibit Hall and UCS, but only registered children 10 and older and infants are allowed in workshops.

HOTEL REGISTRATION

See our hotel page for details.

We were AMAZED at how helpful and enjoyable the convention was! Although we knew it would be a positive experience, we didn't expect it have such a HUGE impact on our views and plans. An awesome three days! THANK YOU!
- Jamie Soranno

SAVE TIME & MONEY!

Pre-registration saves you time and money -- it also lets you shop in the Used Curriculum Sale earlier! (After the volunteers shop, admittance to the Used Curriculum Sale is based on registration time.)*

SPECIAL CONVENTION FEATURES
THURSDAY, JUNE 10


	Focus on the Family's The Truth Project Learn to reach out to your household and community with the truth! Additional cost (to cover materials).
	Transcript Boot Camp No Extra Cost! Don't miss this rare opportunity to attend Inge Cannon's Transcript Boot Camp, an engaging seminar designed to equip you for preparing your child for graduation.
	Free How-to-Begin- Homeschooling Workshops Considering home education? Just getting started? Come as our guests to learn and explore through four how-to-begin workshops and a preview of the Exhibit Hall! Workshops are free--no pre-registration is required.

We have been homeschooling for 11 years and this is the first time we have attended the convention! Your keynote speaker is what drew us to the convention this year! We loved everything about the convention!!! - Shenan Ott

MORE FEATURES!


	Support Group Leader Luncheon Support Group Leaders, enjoy delicious food and scrumptious desserts, an encouraging speaker, and exciting give-a-ways--all as our gift to you!
	Single Parents' Luncheon Join Cherrie Moore, a 24-year homeschool veteran and single mom, and other single parents for a time of encouragement and refreshment over lunch!
	Homeschool Chess Championship Whether you're an experienced chess player or just beginning, you won't want to miss this fun morning of chess playing at HEAV's 2010 Scholastic Chess Championships!

VOLUNTEERS

It takes more than 450 volunteers to make the convention run smoothly--we definitely can use your help! Simply use our Volunteer Checklist to let us know the day and time you are willing to work--we will find just the right place for you! Remember, volunteers shop first at the UCS!* For more details, see our Volunteer FAQs.

AGAIN THIS YEAR! FREE ADMISSION FOR QUALIFYING PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS

Don't miss this opportunity to discover if home education is right for you and your child--or to browse the amazing educational materials from all over the country--All for free! Learn more.

HELP NEEDED!

Can you help us spread the word about homeschooling by letting your friends and neighbors know about the convention and the free sessions we offer? Here's a page of ideas and promo materials.

VIEW PAST CONVENTION PHOTOS!

2009 Virginia Homeschool Convention Photos
2008 Virginia Homeschool Convention Photos
2007 Virginia Homeschool Convention Photos

INTERESTED IN SPEAKING/EXHIBITING?

Information on becoming a speaker
Information on becoming an exhibitor

[ Convention photos on this page by Seth Fisher, Through My Lens Photography ]

*Volunteers are given early shopping at the Used Curriculum Sale from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, after which the sale opens to pre-registered attendees, with admittance time based on the date of registration. Attendees who register at the door can enter the sale at 3 p.m. So be sure to pre-register...and to volunteer! We could use your help at the convention! You can view more details about volunteering here. Volunteers must still register for the convention and do not receive a discount on registration costs (so you'll still want to pre-register and save over on-site registration prices). But those who volunteer at least two hours at convention will have the opportunity to shop first in the Used Curriculum Sale on Friday morning!