Welcome to the 43rd Annual Convention!
This year’s theme,
Faithful Roots, Fearless Future,
is inspired by Ephesians 3:17 — “that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;
that you, being rooted and grounded in love…”
As homeschooling families, we know that strong roots matter. The quiet faithfulness of daily discipleship, learning, sacrifice, and love creates a firm foundation that prepares our children to stand boldly in an ever-changing world. Our prayer is that this convention would encourage and equip you to deepen those roots in Christ while looking toward the future with courage, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
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Workshops & Exhibits
Thursday, June 8
Noon Registration Begins
11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Walk Thru The Bible’s “OT Live”! ~ Keith Hammer
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Introduction to Homeschooling* ~ Yvonne Bunn
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans ~ Diane Kummer
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Music Competition
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. How to Begin: What You Really Need to Know* ~ Yvonne Bunn
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips ~ Diane Kummer
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Beat Goes On: The Heart and Your Circulatory System Dissection Lab ~ Dr. Lainna Callentine
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. How Great Thou Art ~ Barry Stebbing
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Know the Law: Notifying & Testing Demystified* ~ Yvonne Bunn
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. You Can Homeschool High School…If You Can Make It Through Tomorrow! ~ Diane Kummer
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall hours
6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Music Competition Awards
*Denotes FREE sessions
Friday, June 9
7:30 a.m. Registration Begins
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Children’s Program
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Special Buddies Program
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Keynote A—How to Save a Generation ~ Phil Tuttle
9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
9:30 a.m. – noon Chess Championship
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Workshops—Session 1
10:30 a.m. – 7:20 p.m. Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. STEM Program for Teens by KidMin Science
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Leadership Luncheon
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. College and Career Fair
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Workshops—Session 2
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. UCS Open Shopping
3 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshops—Session 3
4:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Keynote B—Remembering the Reason, Renewing the Vision ~ Mike Smith
8 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes
Saturday, June 10
7:30 a.m. Registration Begins
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. UCS Open Shopping
8 a.m. – noon College and Career Fair
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Children’s Program
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Special Buddies Program
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote C—The Amazing Chemistry Show ~ Josh Denhart
9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. STEM Program for Teens by KidMin Science
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Workshops—Session 4
10:30 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single Parents’ Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Workshops—Session 5
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Workshops—Session 6
3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. FREE Exhibit Hall Shopping Register at the door. (UCS is not included.)
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Graduation
6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes
6:30 p.m. Graduation Banquet
Exhibit Hall
Thursday, June 8
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall Premiere
Friday, June 9
9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
Saturday, June 10
9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours
Demonstration Stage
Friday, June 9
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Peninsula SPCA
11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Chincoteague Bay Field Station
2 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Miracle Mountain Ranch
3 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. NVHAA
7 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. KidMin Science
Saturday, June 10
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Miracle Mountain Ranch
11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Parrots of Paradise
1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Action Math Tournament Semi- Finals
2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Action Math Tournament Finals
Used Curriculum Sale
Thursday, June 8
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Book Drop-Off
Friday, June 9
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Book Drop-Off
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Volunteer Shopping
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Preregistered Shopping
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open Shopping
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Book Pick-Up (optional; find your own)
Saturday, June 10
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Book Drop-Off
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open Shopping
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Gleaning
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Book Pick – Up
Children’s Program
Friday, June 9
7:30 a.m. Open for Child Sign – In
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Program Hours
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Program Hours
Saturday, June 10
7:30 a.m. Open for Child Sign – In
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Program Hours
1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Program Hours
Shuttle Bus Hours
Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration Hours
Thursday – noon – 8 p.m.
Friday – 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
College & Career Fair
Friday: 1p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – noon
College & Career Fair
Friday – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – 8 a.m. to noon
Convention Sponsors
Many thanks to our convention sponsors!
They have invested heavily in homeschool families—in YOU—to help keep our convention prices as low as possible and support homeschooling in Virginia. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity!
