Homeschool Day at the Capitol

Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, April 8, 2010

Note: Day at the Capitol is now full, and registration has closed. Click here to be put on a waiting list.

Cancelations? Questions? If you have questions or need to cancel or change a reservation, please call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or e-mail support@heav.org. Please do NOT try to cancel or change your reservation online.

Help Those on the Waiting List!
If you cannot attend, please be sure to call or e-mail the office to cancel your reservation--we have many wait-listed who would love the opportunity to attend Day at the Capitol.

Make your study of Virginia government and history come alive! Teach your children how our government works, and make a significant impact on the Virginia General Assembly. Join homeschoolers from all areas of the Commonwealth for HEAV Day at the Capitol. This HEAV-sponsored event is open to all homeschoolers!

Experience "hands-on leaning" at its best! Homeschool students have been invited to the Virginia House or Senate Chamber to sit in a member's chair to debate and vote on a mock bill. Parents can observe from the gallery above the chamber floor or participate on the floor if there is room in the chamber.

After an explanation of how a bill becomes a law by House or Senate staff, participants will be led in a mock session to discuss and then vote on the legislation. Students will press the same voting buttons legislators use to pass or defeat a bill. After the Chamber Presentation, House and Senate staff will answer questions from parents and students.

FUN ACTIVITIES AND TOURS

As in past years, we will offer a fun scavenger hunt for parents and students on the Capitol grounds, as well as tours of the Virginia State Capitol and Visitor's Center, the Executive Mansion, and the Supreme Court. Select legislators will be invited to discuss homeschool issues.
You may participate in all or some of the following activities:

Take part in a mock General Assembly session from the House or Senate floor for a hands-on lesson on how our laws are made.
Find out how to become a page in the General Assembly.
Hear guest legislators address our group and respond to your questions.
Go on a fun Capitol grounds scavenger hunt.
Tour the newly renovated Capitol and/or Executive Mansion.
Visit the Virginia Supreme Court.
Hear HEAV's lobbyist discuss up-to-the-minute homeschool legislation and issues.

View the DATC FAQs for more details!

PREVIOUS DAY AT THE CAPITOL EVENTS

2009 Homeschool Day at the Capitol
2008 Homeschool Day at the Capitol
2007 Homeschool Day at the Capitol