2009 Homeschool Convention
Sponsored by the Washington Homeschool Organization
Friday, June 19 - 9am to 6pm
Saturday, June 20, 9am - 4pm
Location:
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, Wa 98371
Find directions here
Admission Pricing
Pay at the Door - No Pre Registration Required!
Please note; check or cash only (cash machine available on site)
WHO Members Get 1 Day FREE!
Adults: $15 per day
Child: $5 per day
Family $35 for 1 day - $45 for 2 days (Family rate applies to those
living in the same household).
Further pricing information can be found here .
Volunteer for 2 hours and get 1 day free. Email: whooffice
@WashHomeschool.org
Speakers
* Steve Demme of Math-U-See
* Jessie Wise, Co-Author of The Well Trained Mind
* Dr. Tom Hoyle of Bible & Science Ministries
* Linda Criddle of Look Both Ways
* Adam Andrews of Center for Literary Education
* Catherine Levison of A Charlotte Mason Education
* Dale Bartlett of Have Kids Will Travel
* Audrey Miles Cherney of Rosehip Studio
* Lee Binz of The HomeScholar
* BECU Credit Education
* Wilderness Awareness
* WA Dyslexia Association
* Janice Hedin
* Celiane Limes
Speaker information can be found here .
Exhibitors & Workshops
Over 140 exhibitors - Complete list here .
25 WHO Sponsored Workshops - See details here .
29 Exhibitor Workshops - See details here .
FREE PARKING
Family Activities
Bring the whole family! Activities include:
* Simultaneous exhibitions with Chess4Lifefounder and National Master
Elliott Neff, along with National Master John Graves. Come out and test
your skills as these chessmasters take on up to 35 competitors at one
time! While waiting toplay, enjoy chess on a 'giant chess set' or just
play with friends - see schedule here .
* A huge pond with remote control boats by Camp Woodworth.
* Make It/Take It activities, plus a drawing for a sewing machine by
Tacoma Viking.
* Model train display by The National Model Railroad Association.
* Live Animals brought to you by The Humane Society of Tacoma and
Pierce County.
* Old time music jams from 11am to 2pm daily by Washington Old Time
Fiddlers.
* Student Expo Display hosted by WHO.
* Art Classes held daily by Julie's ARTClass - see schedule here .
* History on Wheels vehicle display.
* LEGO train & display.
Click here for
further details
Nursing Mothers' Room Available
While there is not an official "Children's Program", we welcome children
at the Convention. We do ask that any fussy or crying babies or children
be immediately removed from any WORKSHOP SESSION so as not to ruin the
convention experience for those around you.
Parents assume all responsibility for their children and their behavior.
Hourly Drawings
Be sure to fill out a mailing list form for your chance to win one ofour
fabulous prizes. Visit the Prize Booth at the back of the exhibitor
hall to enter for a chance to win.
Prizes Include:
* Tickets to Wild Waves
* Ride the Ducks Tickets
* Wolf Haven Tickets
* Old Schoolhouse Magazine Subscriptions
* Woodland Park Zoo Tickets
* Acme Bowl Vouchers
* AND MORE!!!
Tacoma Viking will be giving away a brand new Singer Companion Sewing
Machine,valued at $599. Be sure to stop by their booth and enter.
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