General Information

HOME is an organization dedicated to promoting homeschooling. We welcome all who are homeschooling or are interested in homeschooling to our conventions. Attendees are sure to find encouragement regarding homeschooling and its many learning approaches. We hope the Convention will be informative and beneficial to everyone who attends. (The Convention is based upon Christian principles which are reflected in the workshops and general sessions.)

EXHIBIT HALL
Admission is included as a free benefit with all paid Convention 2008 registrations. We will have an Exhibit Hall Only pass on Saturday from noontime until the close of Convention 2008. The cost of the Exhibit Only Pass is $10/person for both adults & children. No Exceptions concerning the Exhibit Hall Only Pass.

TAPING
HOME is happy to announce that we WILL BE taping the workshops and general sessions this year. The CDs can be purchased and/or ordered during the convention.

MEALS
Concession Stand: TBD

Restaurant: The hotel has restaurants on site.

Rockland Amenities include:
Burger King
McDonald's
Tim Horton's
and other restaurants and stores.

POOL USE
TBD

J EXTRA ACTIVITIES
TBD  HOME’s board acknowledges the various convictions each family holds towards these activities. We ask that grace abound from each attendee that those who wish to, or wish not to, use the facilities will feel comfortable. We thank each of you for your help and prayers with this concern.

   Exhibit ONLY Pass
HOME WILL have an Exhibit Hall Only Pass on Saturday from noon till the close of the convention. The cost is $10/person for both adults & children.

There are no exceptions concerning the Pass. 

 

VOLUNTEER!

The strength of our country has always been people volunteering of themselves in either time, money or talent. It mattered little whether they had a specific talent, were rich or of modest means.

Our annual convention is just around the corner. We need you to help make this convention special to the homeschoolers of this state as well as those visiting us from other states and provinces. You will be making the convention special and enjoyable for others, but the Lord always gives back in multifold blessings.

Join our growing volunteer force today! We still have many positions to fill.

Click here to see what positions are available and how to volunteer.

To volunteer online and have us contact you please fill out and submit this form.

     Contact: Chris & Jen Calnan, Volunteer Coordinators
     Phone & Fax: (207) 625-4408
     E-mail: volunteer@homeschoolersofmaine.org

 

Vendors

Those interested in exhibiting at the HOME Convention may apply by contacting Trisha White at vendors@homeschoolersofmaine.org or call 207-564-7308. or get the forms and information at the following links: Exhibitor Convention Information 2008 and  Exhibitor Application 2008

   Directions to Samoset Resort

Directions to Samoset Resort

From Boston, MA: (3 1/2 hours)

Proceed North on I-95 to Exit 52, Falmouth

From Portland, ME: (90 mins.)

95 North to Falmouth Exit 52 to Route 295 North to Topsham Exit 31 to Rt. 1  North. Turn LEFT on Rt. 90 (Warren) and follow until it reconnects with Rt. 1. Turn RIGHT at this light onto Rt. 1 south. At this point you are 4 miles north of the Samoset. Follow Rt. 1 south, At the fifth light turn LEFT onto Waldo Avenue, you will pass Home Depot on the right and Walmart on the left. (Tim Horton’s is on the right at the fifth light) The Samoset entrance road is ˝ mile down Waldo Avenue on the RIGHT.

Alternate directions

95 North to Gardiner exit 102. Turn RIGHT onto Rt 126 (Lewiston Rd), follow Rt 126. Turn LEFT on  Rt 201 (Maine Ave). Turn RIGHT onto bridge, turn RIGHT onto Water Street. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto Rt 226, continue to follow Rt 226. Turn RIGHT onto Rt 17. Continue to follow Rt 17 Turn LEFT on Rt. 90 (Warren) and follow until it reconnects with Rt. 1. Turn RIGHT at this light onto Rt. 1 south. At this point you are 4 miles north of the Samoset. Follow Rt. 1 south, At the fifth light turn LEFT onto Waldo Avenue, you will pass Home Depot on the right and Walmart on the left. (Tim Horton’s is on the right at the fifth light) The Samoset entrance road is ˝ mile down Waldo Avenue on the RIGHT.

From Augusta, ME: (45 mins.)

Route 17 East approx. 41 miles, when Route 17 meets Route 1 turn left (McDonald's on left), onto Route 1 North. 1/3 mile down turn right at the light onto Waldo Avenue (Littlefield Baptist Church) 1/2 mile on Waldo Avenue to the Samoset Resort entrance.

From Bangor, ME: (75 mins.)

Route 1A South to Route 1 South through Belfast and Camden, 7 miles beyond Camden and 1 mile beyond Penobscot Bay Medical Center, turn left onto Warrenton Street just past the Glen Cove Rest Area, 1 mile on Warrenton Street to the Samoset Resort entrance.

 

Are You the Member of a 
Local Support Group?

Are you grateful for the vast amounts of time and effort that your support group leader invests in you and the others in the group? Would you like a real great way to show your leader that he/she has your support?

There is a wonderful opportunity for training coming up in 2008. HOME’s 18th Annual Convention on March 7 & 8, 2008 is a wonderful opportunity for training. Top notch, national speakers, much local talent, an extensive exhibit hall, uplifting music and awesome fellowship—all rolled into one weekend!

Consider, either individually, or as a support group in general, paying for your leader (and their spouse!) to attend. They give so much—give back a little to them! Not only will they benefit, but you will too. It’s a great way to say thank-you.