PARENTING & HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE
Since 1984, CHEA has been hosting an annual homeschool event that features workshops for homeschoolers at all stages, an exhibit hall with curriculum, resources, and services, children's and teen conventions, high school graduation, and much more. Join other homeschool families from across the state as you are encouraged and equipped for the school year ahead. This is an event you don't want to miss! Register NowGeneral Information
CONFERENCE DATES
July 13 – 15, 2023
LOCATION
Calvary Chapel Downey
12808 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90242
PARKING
Parking is free and plentiful on-site at Calvary Chapel Downey.
HOTEL
Embassy Suites Downey
8425 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
All rooms are two-room suites, and include a full, hot breakfast each day. Overnight parking is available at a discounted rate of just $7 per night; daytime parking is free of charge.
Special convention rates start at $175 per night.
There may be a few rooms remaining at our discounted rate, but you will need to call the hotel and let them know you’re attending CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference.
EVENT POLICIES
It is important that you read our Event Policies to help you navigate the wealth of information related to the operation and benefits associated with the Convention. By registering for and attending this event, you are signifying that you have read and agree to abide by the Event Policies for this event.
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
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- Inspiring Speakers
- Practical Workshops
- Exhibit Hall
- Teen Convention
- Children’s Convention
- Discounts for Military & First Responders, Pastors, and Parents of Preschoolers
- Homeschool Leadership Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Thursday Classes for All Ages (Thurs., July 13)
- Parent Workshop with Andrew Pudewa (Thurs., July 13)
- Walk Through the Bible otLIVE Family Event (Thurs., July 13)
- Free Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Free Life After High School Mini-Conference (Thurs., July 13)
- Moms Night Out with Ginger Hubbard (Fri., July 14)
- Dads & Kids Movie Fun Night (Fri., July 14)
- High School Graduation Ceremony (Fri., July 14)
- Dads & Donuts (Sat., July 15)
Special Services
SPANISH LANGUAGE SIMULCAST
Para la Comunidad Hispana de Educación en el Hogar
¿Quieres, o estás actualmente, educando en el hogar? Este año podemos ofrecer interpretación simultánea en español para nuestra Mini-Conferencia gratuita de introducción de Educación en el Hogar que sera el jueves por la noche. También estará disponible durante el resto de la Conferencia de Crianza y Educación en el Hogar de CHEA para las charlas impartidas por nuestras oradoras principales, Ginger Hubbard y Heidi St. John. Tendremos tiempo en nuestra mesa de ayuda de educación en el hogar donde también podrá obtener respuestas a sus preguntas en español individualmente con padres veteranos que educan en el hogar. ¡Únase a nosotros para este increíble evento!
For the Hispanic Homeschool Community
Do you want to–or are you currently–homeschooling? This year we are able to offer simultaneous translation in Spanish for our Free Thursday night Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Con. We will also have it available during the rest of CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference for talks given by our Keynote speakers, Ginger Hubbard and Heidi St. John. We will have times in our Homeschool Help Booth when you can get your questions answered in Spanish one-on-one with veteran homeschool parents as well. Please join us for this amazing event!
ASL TRANSLATION
We are pleased to offer ASL translation services for our Keynote sessions on Friday morning, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening. Please contact our office at [email protected] for additional information or with any questions.
Meet Our Speakers
Our keynote and featured speakers are no strangers to the homeschool community, each of them with years of homeschool experience under their belts. The information they will share in their workshops will be helpful, practical, and timely, no matter what stage of homeschool life you find yourself in.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Convention Rates
All family registrations include both parents, children 18 and under living in your home, plus two grandparents.
| Regular Rate | CHEA Members | |
| Members Only Early Bird Family Registration March 13-19, 2023 |
Not Available | $60 |
| Early Bird Family Registration March 20 – June 15 19, 2023 **EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 19** |
$90 | $80 |
| Regular Family Registration June 20 – July 15, 2023 |
$100 | $90 |
| Additional Family Members | $10 | $10 |
| Teen Convention (grades 7-12) |
$70 | $70 |
| Children’s Convention (ages 5-12) |
$70 | $70 |
| Walk Thru the Bible otLIVE Family Event (Thursday, July 13) |
$30/person (3rd grade through adult; 2nd grade and younger are free) |
$25/person (3rd grade through adult; 2nd grade and younger are free) |
| Thursday Classes for All Ages (Thursday, July 13) |
Varies | Varies |
| Exhibit Hall Only Pass (available onsite, one day) |
$20 | $20 |
Thank you to our main convention sponsors.
