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Virginia and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
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Richmond
29th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention
June 7, 2012 - June 9, 2012
"Home Education: Touching the Heart"
Speakers: Dr. Tedd Tripp
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center. Richmond, Virginia
Hartford, CT
NorthEast Homeschool Convention
June 14, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Keynote Speaker: Chuck Colson
Location: Connecticut Convetnion Center
Fredericksburg
Immaculate Heart of Mary National Home School and Parent Conference 2012
June 22, 2012 - June 23, 2012
The largest Catholic homeschooling conference in the country.
Location: Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center. 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Other Virginia Homeschooling Events
Statewide
HEAV Workshops and Seminars 2012
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Sit down and talk with homeschooling pros about what's worked and what hasn't. HEAV Success Seminars offered throughout the year. For more information about a Homeschool Success Seminar, or to reserve your spot, please call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or e-mail office@heav.org.
Orange
Montpelier Events Calendar 2012
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
The Montpelier estate includes the Madison mansion, historic buildings, exhibits, gardens, forests, hands-on activities, archaeological sites, a new Visitor Center, and a freedman's cabin and farm. The docents and tour guides here are funny, engaging and present information on a variety of age levels.
Staunton
2012 Blackfriars Playhouse School Matinee Schedule
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 1969
ASC offers 10:30am shows on Thursday mornings during the school year.
Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Annual Fall Homeschool Days
February 11, 2012 - February 26, 2012
During the year, Colonial Williamsburg designates several weeks as Homeschooler Experiences. In addition to the variety of activities and programming throughout the Historic Area, special programs are scheduled for homeschool participants including a variety of hands-on opportunities. Special rates are available during this period for homeschoolers. Groups or individuals are welcome. Sample itineraries are available.
2012 Homeschooler Experience dates are February 11-26 and September 8-23 .
McLean
2012 McLean Area AAUW Used Book Sale
May 19, 2012 - September 16, 2012
Offering Books, CD's, DVD's and Software. Sale dates: May 19, June 2, June 23, July 14 and August 4. Location: Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Avenue East. Vienna, VA
McLean AAUW 43rd Used Book Sale. Sale dates: September 14, 15, 16. Location:
McLean Community Center. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Anatomy and Physiology
June 3, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Camp is for students interested in careers in medicine (physician), physical therapy, veterinary medicine, physician's assistant, dentistry, nursing, biology, exercise science, sports medicine, chiropractic, athletic training, nutrition, forensics, etc. Camps focuses on human anatomy and physiology.
Multiple Organ Dissection
Simulated Surgeries
Wound Stitching
Injection Training
Dates: June 3 - 9, 2012, June 10 - 16, 2012, June 17 - 23, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Theatre
June 3, 2012 - June 9, 2012
Come learn about comedy and drama through improvisation, theatre games, circus and clowning skills.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Chemistry
June 3, 2012 - June 9, 2012
Perform the labs typically covered in a year-long high school chemistry class.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Beginning German
June 3, 2012 - June 9, 2012
Campers will enjoy a fun week of immersion in the German language along with unique group activities and interaction to enhance their grasp of the language.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Art
June 3, 2012 - June 9, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Civil War
June 3, 2012 - June 9, 2012
Students learn about the Civil War in chronological order from the opening shot at Fort Sumter to General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Mock Trial / Pre-Law
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Campers will spend the week exploring the intricacies of the trial world as they become orators ready to take on the Supreme Court.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Intermediate German
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Campers will enjoy a fun week of immersion in the German language along with unique group activities and interaction to enhance their grasp of the language.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Servant Leadership
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Architecture/Drafting/Design
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
At camp, students learn architectural drafting and design in a series of hands-on lessons and projects.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Meteorology
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Essay Composition / Creative Writing / Journalism
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Campers cover the basics of four essay types: definition, analysis, comparison/contrast, and argumentative essays. Additionally, the impromptu essay required by SAT, ACT and dual credit entry requirements will be explored.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp C.S. Lewis
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
A week immersed in the life and works of C.S. Lewis - dramatizations, inspiration, and fun with like-minded students.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Christian Music Jam
June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
This camp is for students interested in playing music, song-writing, leading worship, performing and jamming out. Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keys, drums, vocal and bass instruments. Campers will learn basic-advanced instrument instruction and music theory concepts, how to write and structure songs, understand the Christian music industry and how to be a musician in a church/worship setting.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Physics
June 17, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Dates: June 17 - 23, 2012
Leader: Rob Walsman
Description: We'll perform all the labs typically covered in a year-long high school physics class, plus parts of lecture and some additional very unique labs. The camp is fun and fast paced! There are no prerequisites - students don't need any physics experience. There are no prerequisites for this camp.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Computer Game Programming
June 17, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Students MUST bring their own laptop which runs some version of Windows (XP/Vista/7). A MacBook may be used, but it will need to have a copy of Windows running in a virtual machine (e.g. Parallels or VMWare) or BootCamp. All course materials and requisite software will be provided.
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp Photography
June 17, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Banner Elk, NC
Camp CSI (Crime Scene Investigation)
June 17, 2012 - June 23, 2012
Location: Lees-McRae College in the mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Arlington
Youth Leadership School
July 8, 2012 - July 9, 2012
The Leadership Institute teaches students to organize and lead mass-based youth efforts for candidates and causes of your choice. It is a political careers training program.
Topics: Building effective student organizations, Get out the vote, Earned media (favorable publicity), Developing public relations strategies, Launching a career in politics
Mason Neck
Constitution Day at Gunston Hall Plantation
September 15, 2012
A hands-on day looking at George Mason’s world during the creation of the United States Constitution. Find out about Mason’s role in creating the Constitution and why he refused to sign it. Students discover the social and economic conditions of 1787 Virginia, help prepare foods popular in at the time; practice penmanship skills; discuss politics with characters from the past; and experience 18th century entertainments. One home school parent per group of 12 students is admitted free of charge; others must pay the chaperone rate.
Washington
2012 National Book Festival
September 22, 2012 - September 23, 2012
The 12th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held at the National Mall, rain or shine. This is a free public event. Award-Winning Artist Rafael López to Create Festival Poster.
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon - Colonial Market & Fair
September 22, 2012 - September 23, 2012
The annual Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon features dozens of America’s finest craftspeople and plenty of family fun! Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, furniture, and much more. The event also features lively 18th-century entertainment including music, fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet and magic shows, plus hearty specialty food for sale onsite.
Richmond
"The African-American Experience: From Slavery to Emancipation" Homeschool Day
October 17, 2012
Students examine African-American life through historic photos and reproduction objects. Children can try carding cotton and being a soldier in the United States Colored Troops. Themes: slave life, work roles, "King Cotton," the Underground Railroad, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Civil War Amendments. Families will tour the White House and explore the exhibits. To register or for more information, contact Museum Education Specialist Rebecca Muhleman 804-649-1861 ext. 22 or email bmuhleman@moc.org
Arlington
Youth Leadership School
December 1, 2012 - December 2, 2012
The Leadership Institute teaches students to organize and lead mass-based youth efforts for candidates and causes of your choice. It is a political careers training program.
Topics: Building effective student organizations, Get out the vote, Earned media (favorable publicity), Developing public relations strategies, Launching a career in politics
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