Dolphin Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 My dh has just given me the go ahead to go... by myself! I am so excited, I have never been to a convention. The idea of 3 days to learn and browse homeschool stuff is so exciting. So... should we have a WTM get together while we are there? Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 :lurk5: no one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I wish! :glare: We had thought we could pay off the student loan and save up for a vacation, but it's looking like we'll just be able to pay off the student loan by that time. Maybe 2013? I'll try and go to whichever is closest.:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 oh wow! I want to go! I've only been out to California once. We often go to the Florida one in May. It's HUGE! Is the Great Homeschool Convention as large as the FPEA one? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 oh wow! I want to go! I've only been out to California once. We often go to the Florida one in May. It's HUGE! Is the Great Homeschool Convention as large as the FPEA one? Julie I don't know, I have never been to a convention. I am lucky with the location. Jet blue flies Portland to Long beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I might be able to go! I was looking through the vendor list and it is HUGE! like 400 vendors! Is that correct? Or will only a portion of the vendors listed actually be AT the Long Beach convention? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I just looked it up and it looks awesome. I've never been to one, but I want to go to this one. So, I suppose, this is a tentative, spur of the moment yes from me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I really really want to go! I can't see my DH going with me and I doubt he would want me driving to Long Beach. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I had no idea and I live in Long Beach!!!! woo hoo.....off to check it out.... Ya'll can stay at my house :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I might be attending. I had never heard of it until last week. It definitely is possible since I live in a neighboring city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I am still planning on going, no dh and no dc, just me. I am so excited, knowing that I am going has made me stop buying curriculum. I am just planning at what looks good for next year. I am hoping to get most of what I need for next year at the convention. We should try and do a coffee morning meet up. Once the schedule is up and we see what is going on. I am giving up the boards for Lent, but please include me in any planning. I am planning on flying down the night before and leaving the day after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I'm definitely going now. I might not be there on the 26th since it is my son's birthday. Hope to see some of you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I will be there! I am so excited, it has been over 9 years since I have been to a homeschool convention. I would love a WTM meetup. We need a name badge signal... a bee sticker? A piece of plaid material?? thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I like the idea of a bee sticker, but will other people use that (AAS/AAR forums)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Where in CA is it? Is this the one that bounces back and forth between Sacramento and LA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 It is in Long Beach. I believe this is the first year it is in California. This is part of the Great Homeschool COnvention that I think started in Ohio. Instead of a bea, what about a teacup sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm considering it, but worried it is not really my thing. We are not conservative Christian (we're Catholic), but the other relatively local one to us is a pretty much unschooler convention. We went several years but are over that. I would really love to hear some good speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have never been to a convention before and have been doing this for 11 years. I'll check it out.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm thinking about going. I'm considering it, but worried it is not really my thing. We are not conservative Christian (we're Catholic), but the other relatively local one to us is a pretty much unschooler convention. We went several years but are over that. I would really love to hear some good speakers. We're Catholic too. I would really just be going to hear SWB speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm considering it, but worried it is not really my thing. We are not conservative Christian (we're Catholic), but the other relatively local one to us is a pretty much unschooler convention. We went several years but are over that. I would really love to hear some good speakers. Same, but Episcopalian. I want to hear SWB speak. Also have a chance to look through curriculum. The guy from Memoria Press that teaches logic is going to be there too. I will go through my schedule and just make sure to avoid the young earth ministries. This is my first convention, I just think I am going to get more out of one where there are a few classical models represented. I am just preparing myself to let other things slide by. I am also not bringing my kids for the kid part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Same, but Episcopalian. I want to hear SWB speak. Also have a chance to look through curriculum. The guy from Memoria Press that teaches logic is going to be there too. I will go through my schedule and just make sure to avoid the young earth ministries. This is my first convention, I just think I am going to get more out of one where there are a few classical models represented. I am just preparing myself to let other things slide by. I am also not bringing my kids for the kid part. It would be my first convention too. There is some curricula that I really want to see in real life (MCT for one) before purchasing. Do we know when the speaker schedule will be up? I'm about 60 miles from there so I would probably just drive down for 1 day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Do we know who is speaking at this point? I was not able to find it. Is there childcare for little guys? This is my first year homeschooling, and I would really love to go! I'm just a county over, so pretty local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATennelle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm considering it, but worried it is not really my thing. We are not conservative Christian (we're Catholic), but the other relatively local one to us is a pretty much unschooler convention. We went several years but are over that. I would really love to hear some good speakers. We are pretty much secular in our homeschooling and I've been to the Southeast convention by the same people. I was also worried since we aren't conservative Christian, but I found a LOT of useful speakers and exhibitors! SWB is an awesome speaker! It looks like she won't be at the SE convention this year, but will be in CA, so I'm jealous! I used to live in OC, so I have 2 reasons to be jealous. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I want to go badly, but not sure if we could afford it right now. It sounds awesome! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here is a link to the registration page http://homeschool-convention-registration.com//shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=12&cat=California+%28Long+Beach%2C+CA%29 It is $30 for an individual and $45 for a family. At some point the price will go up, that is the early registration price. I don't know when they release the schedule as I have never been to one, this is my first homeschool convention. Ok, so I will be gone after today until Easter. Ibbygirl has my real e-mail if you all are getting more into details about a meet up. What about the tea cup stickers for the name tags?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Plum Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 We are pretty much secular in our homeschooling and I've been to the Southeast convention by the same people. I was also worried since we aren't conservative Christian, but I found a LOT of useful speakers and exhibitors! Oh, that is useful information for me. I'm one county away, and am on the fence about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Mom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I may be coming, as well as another member of these boards (who's much more active here than me!). I'm the coordinator for the Marin County Christian homeschool group and she's the Co-op Director, so we may be road tripping together. I don't really know anyone who has said they're coming (except HenJen through Twitter) but it would still be fun to get together for coffee :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Same, but Episcopalian. I want to hear SWB speak. Also have a chance to look through curriculum. The guy from Memoria Press that teaches logic is going to be there too. I will go through my schedule and just make sure to avoid the young earth ministries. Episcopalian here too, and I am going. I can't wait. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I can't wait. I'm especially looking forward to hearing Michael Clay Thompsom, SWB & Andrew Kern. I just wish it wasn't Memorial day weekend. My boys have a huge hockey tournament so I may have to fit everything in one day. I could spend one day alone just browsing the curriculum hall! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHowell Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I reallyyyyyy want to go, but I have the feeling it will be a last minute decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I may be coming, as well as another member of these boards (who's much more active here than me!). I'm the coordinator for the Marin County Christian homeschool group and she's the Co-op Director, so we may be road tripping together. I don't really know anyone who has said they're coming (except HenJen through Twitter) but it would still be fun to get together for coffee :) Fancy meeting you here. I can't wait. I'm especially looking forward to hearing Michael Clay Thompsom, SWB & Andrew Kern. I just wish it wasn't Memorial day weekend. My boys have a huge hockey tournament so I may have to fit everything in one day. I could spend one day alone just browsing the curriculum hall! :tongue_smilie: The Memorial weekend thing actually worked out opposite for us. No games or swim meets because of the holiday. You named my top 3 speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I want to go but never put two and two together that is was Memorial Day weekend. My kids have a big Fife and Drum performance so I'm not sure if I'll make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm going! And I am so thrilled that it is in Long Beach - the metro train stop is a block away so I don't have to drive (I live near Magic Mountain)! I think we should all wear kilts. My son's hockey tourney is right near Magic Mountain. Is it a fairly easy train ride? How close does it drop you off from the conference? That might be an interesting option. My son has a kilt but I don't think I could squeeze into it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm going! And I am so thrilled that it is in Long Beach - the metro train stop is a block away so I don't have to drive (I live near Magic Mountain)! I think we should all wear kilts. I'll be there, but probably not on Saturday. It's my son's birthday. Don't think I can scare up a kilt, though! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 maybe we could wear a bit of plaid pinned to our shirts? I would go with a hive, but that might look like the spelling program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm going! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight_gregorys Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I am thinking about going. We live near Magic Mountain, too. Do you go to some of the local park days or field trips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Mom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Fancy meeting you here. I guess your ears were burning (even though I couldn't remember your username!) :bigear: Edited March 26, 2012 by Elle M. deleted end quote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Mom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Has anyone stayed in the hotels in the area? I've been researching the ones listed on the convention site, but they all sound pretty similar, so wondering if I should just choose the most economical or if it's worth paying a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Literary Mom Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I received this email update from the convention organizers: WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP... You've likely noticed that we keep registration pricing extremely affordable! (We know what it's like to make financial sacrifices - - - homeschooling, and doing so on one income) However, in our continued efforts to keep registration extremely affordable, we would appreciate YOUR help... 1) If you would, please make your hotel reservations at one of the participating convention hotels. We've reserved blocks of discounted hotel rooms at these hotels. Additionally, this is a crucial part of securing an affordable "rent" at the convention center...which, in turn, allows us to keep registration prices lower. 2) If you would make it a point to encourage your homeschooling friends to attend, we would be ever so grateful! (Please don't forget to let folks know via Facebook, support groups, etc.) Thank you so much! We're really looking forward to an OUTSTANDING convention! We'll be posting the initial WORKSHOP TOPICS and DESCRIPTIONS on the website later this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Mom Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Workshop descriptions have been posted - this is the cream of the crop of homeschool speakers - just about everyone I've ever heard of, including Susan Wise Bauer conducting a number of sessions: http://www.californiahomeschoolconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2012-California-Homeschool-Convention-Workshops.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I know! I am so excited to hear so many of the great speakers and to get my hands on all of that curriculum! Anybody going from the OC? Workshop descriptions have been posted - this is the cream of the crop of homeschool speakers - just about everyone I've ever heard of, including Susan Wise Bauer conducting a number of sessions: http://www.californiahomeschoolconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2012-California-Homeschool-Convention-Workshops.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'll be going from OC! I'm hoping to get a group together to meet up for lunch. A WTM lunch would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm going! And I am so thrilled that it is in Long Beach - the metro train stop is a block away so I don't have to drive (I live near Magic Mountain)! I think we should all wear kilts. I am thinking about going. We live near Magic Mountain, too. Do you go to some of the local park days or field trips? I live near Magic Mountain too!:D I am on the email lists for two different HS groups. I go to the park days for the group that meets on Fridays but I haven't been on a field trip yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singingmom Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'll be going from OC! I'm hoping to get a group together to meet up for lunch. A WTM lunch would be awesome! I would love to be in on that! I can pm you my info if you'd like :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'm registering right now, and I can't figure out how to sign up for the lectures. Can someone point me in the right direction? Do I have to sign up or pay extra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 You don't sign up separately for the lectures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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