A convention is something that sounds like a set of doctors or politicians may attend, so what’s it got to do with homeschooling? Apparently there are regularly organized homeschool conventions that are focused on helping out homeschooling families in their journey.
What can you do at a Homeschool Convention?
A homeschool convention is a place where you can look at all those books and curriculum choices that you have been struggling with. You can meet up with other homeschooling parents and share your experiences. Not online in some chat forum, but in person over a cup of coffee. You can learn about new trends and understand what other parents with similar grade students are opting for in their classrooms. There are prominent speakers who come up with relevant talks on what homeschoolers are facing today. There is a lot for you, as a homeschool parent, to do at a homeschool convention.
What about the kids?
Most homeschool convention organizers understand that homeschool parents need the support system for their children if they are to attend the event. They usually have a separate children’s program organized on the same dates. The homeschool parent can register the children for this program and have them gainfully occupied with interesting activities during the time that they are attending the homeschool convention. This facility is usually available for younger children who can not be left alone. Please ensure that you find out the terms and conditions before you plan on putting your child into the program.
Are Finances the Issue?
All homeschooling parents know the importance of managing their money to stretch it to the maximum. This ensures that occasional expenses such as homeschool convention tickets may be an indulgence that may just not be possible. Does that mean there is no way to attend one? Not at all. Most conventions rely heavily on volunteers to run the event successfully. Should you wish to attend the convention, approach the organizers as a volunteer. Few people are turned away and you will be able to attend the event. Find out more about the event that interests you by emailing the organizers or speaking to them on the phone.
