2008 Convention

THE 25TH ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATION CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
"Equipping Parents to Raise a Godly Generation"

25 Years - Homeschooling Works

July 18 and 19, 2008
Phoenix Convention Center
** In the new West Building, South Lobby **
SW Corner of 3rd Street and Monroe

Here is a link to a map of the Convention Center and surrounding area:
http://www.visitphoenix.com/assets/phx2006/WalkingMap0107.pdf
(The West Building is in green on the map)

For more information about downtown visit:
http://www.coppersquare.com/
or call the Ambassador Hotline at 602-495-1500

 

GENERAL SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION:  Opens at 8:00 AM each day

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:  9:00-10:30 AM each day

EXHIBIT HALL:  Open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM both days

Jr High Graduate Recognition Ceremony - Friday, 7:30-9:00 PM, in the Ballroom on the 3rd floor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please visit the CONVENTION FAQ page for important information about the convention.

AFHE TOTE BAGS

AFHE tote bags will be available for purchase at registration for $10 each.

Click here for more information and a picture

INVITED SPEAKERS

AFHE is proud to introduce our invited speakers for this year's Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair!

(Please click on each speaker's name for more information about them)

INVITED SPEAKER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Click here for the workshop schedule (pdf)

REGISTRATION

Early registrations must be postmarked no later than June 18. After June 18th, registrations will only be accepted at the door for full price regardless of membership status.

Convention brochures were mailed out at the beginning of April to AFHE members and those who have attended the homeschool convention in recent years.   

If you are not a current AFHE member or recent attendee of the convention, you may request a brochure be mailed to you by sending us an e-mail at homeschool@afhe.org with your first and last name and your complete mailing address.   Or you may download a registration form here:

DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM (pdf)
Click here to download and print a registration form

NOTE: Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, this year's convention brochure experienced problems in the mailing process which caused the registration form to separate from the rest of the brochure for a number of people.   

You may view a pdf version of the full-color brochure

Click here to view the outside of the brochure (pdf)
Click here to view the inside of the brochure (pdf)

TEEN TRACK

The 2008 Teen Track will take place both Friday and Saturday and will feature Dean Ornter, Wonders of Science.

CHILDREN

Childcare will not be available at the convention.  We love children and want to include them whenever possible.   However, this conference is geared toward parent/teacher enrichment and learning.  Start early to make arrangements for childcare.  Children and teens will be charged an admission fee of $10 each.  There is no admission fee for infants.  A mother's room is available for nursing, feeding, and changing.  

NOTE:  Children under age 12 must remain with an adult at all times.  Children under age 12 are welcome to attend the Teen Track if they are accompanied by an adult.  The Phoenix Convention Center is a public facility and the homeschool conference is an event open to the public. AFHE does not have procedures or staff to oversee the care of unattended children.   

EXHIBITORS

Coming soon!

EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS

Coming soon!

FLOOR DESCRIPTIONS FOR CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

3RD FLOOR BALLROOMS

  • Keynote sessions
  • Teen Track
  • Selected Workshops
  • Support Group Displays
  • Junior High Graduate Recognition Ceremony

STREET LEVEL / 1ST FLOOR

  • Workshops

LOWER LEVEL

  • Registration
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Resounding Voice, the recording company, will be located inside the Exhibit Hall this year.

PARKING

Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center.   Most parking will cost approximately $5 to $10 per day.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Discount rates are available at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix which is located across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center. To receive the group rate, mention Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE).  Reservations must be made no later than June 26th and rooms are limited. $89 single/double occupancy. Parking not included.

Hyatt Regency Phoenix
602-252-1234 or 1-800-233-1234

FOOD

A concession stand will be open for your convenience during convention hours.  Fast food and restaurants are located within walking distance of the convention center.  Food obtained outside the Phoenix Convention Center may not be brought in.

EMERGENCY PHONE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER

Friday ... 602-262-6225
Saturday ... 602-262-7271

 

 

 

  

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