Maine Homeschool Exchange 2024

(Formerly the HOME Convention)


Be sure to check out the 2024 Maine Homeschool Exchange Event Magazine when it becomes available and share! An event registration form is included. Or register anytime using the online or mail-in forms below. 


Receive a FREE unit study bundle when you pre-register by April 5, 2024!

Spring Nature Study Bundle FREE with event pre-registration by April 5! 

 

Discount Reminder:

Are you eligible for a supporter's discount on your registration?  Be sure to check our Join HOME page to see! 

 

Register early and save!

2024 Event Early Bird Pre-Registered Prices (Online or mail-in and postmarked no later than February 2, 2024.)

  • First Person in the Family - $15.00*
  • Each Additional Family Member (must be immediate family residing in the same household) - $8.00*
  • Friday, April 12, Mom-Care with Kim Mazone - $10 for convention goers, $15 if attending this event only (must pre-register).
  • Friday, April 12, Family Activity - $5 per child (must pre-register; child must be accompanied by a guardian or older responsible sibling)
  • Saturday, April 13 Exhibit Hall Only - Free admission between 12:00 and 4:00pm (exhibit hall closes at 5:30pm). Pre-register to receive a free digital unit study of your choice!
  • Registration Terms & Conditions

* Includes access to all event workshops, special sessions and all exhibit areas.   

 2024 Event Pre-Registered Prices (Mail-in and postmarked no later than March 29, 2024; Online - no later than April 5, 2024) 

  • First Person in the Family - $20.00*
  • Each Additional Family Member (must be immediate family residing in the same household) - $10.00*
  • Friday, April 12, Mom-Care with Kim Mazone - $10 for convention goers, $15 if attending this event only (must pre-register).
  • Friday, April 12, Family Activity - $5 per child (must pre-register; child must be accompanied by a guardian or older responsible sibling)
  • Saturday, April 13 Exhibit Hall Only - Free admission between 12:00 and 4:00pm (exhibit hall closes at 5:30pm). Pre-register to receive a free digital unit study of your choice!  
  • Registration Terms & Conditions 

PRE-REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 5 - SAVE TIME! REGISTER ONLINE!

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT THE AT-THE-DOOR PRICES (SEE PRICES BELOW). 

 

* Includes access to all event workshops, general sessions and all exhibit areas.  

 

 

   

Download
Maine Homeschool Exchange 2024 Mail-in Registration Form
Please print and mail this form with your payment, by March 29, 2024, to
HOME, P.O. Box 159, Camden, ME 04843.
2024 Registration Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 238.4 KB

 

At-the-door Prices

  • First Person in the Family - $25.00*
  • Each Additional Family Member (must be immediate family residing in the same household) - $10.00*
  • Saturday, April 13 Exhibit Hall Only - Free admission between 12:00 and 4:00pm (exhibit hall closes at 5:30pm) 
  • There will be no at-the-door admittance for the Mom-Care Event or Children's Activity on Friday, April 12.  

* Includes access to all event workshops, general sessions and all exhibit areas.  

 

Teens & Children

Some activities or workshops may be of interest to children and teenagers. Each child aged 2 and older who will be attending one or more event sessions along with an adult must be a paid registrant as per the price lists above (extra family member price). In some years, an additional fee may be charged for special programs (teen track programs, art or writing class, etc.). Please consult the PRINTABLE, mail-in registration form for more information on any additional fees for special programs and use this form to register. Online registration is not available for teen track programs. 

 

You may bring a babysitter to care for your children if you desire. If your babysitter will be attending any part of the event, he/she will need to be a paid registrant also (extra family member price.) 

 

Admission to Exhibit Areas

All-day, unlimited admission to all exhibit areas is included as a benefit to those who have paid for a full event registration! Free admission is available on Saturday, April 13 between 12:00 and 4:00pm. Please pre-register for free admission to receive your free digital unit study!

 

FREE Admission to Parents of Preschoolers

In an effort to promote homeschooling in Maine, HOME offers FREE admission for all event activities on Saturday, April 13 to families who meet the following criteria:

           

            1. Must have only children of preschool age (aged 6 or under at the time of the event), 

            2. Must have never attended an annual HOME Convention before, AND 

            3. Must submit a written recommendation from a HOME Regional Representative to the HOME                  Office along with a completed convention registration form.

 

Please contact your HOME Regional Representative for more information. Contact HOME if you are not able to reach your HOME Representative.

 

*Free admission is for two parents living in the same household. Children 2 and over are charged at the additional family member rate.

 

FREE Admission to Non-homeschooling Grandparents

FREE admission on Saturday April 13 is available to grandparents who are not actively homeschooling. Come to the Maine Homeschool Exchange and learn more about this growing trend and the exciting homeschool journey your grandchildren are on! Please complete and submit a registration form and include a homeschool family reference. 

 

FREE Admission to Pastors

Strengthening the family is a big part of our mission and purpose. We love to share that vision with pastors! Pastors who are not homeschooling, or who have never attended HOME's annual event before, are invited to attend as our guests on Saturday, April 13. Please complete and submit a registration form and include your church website as verification.

 

FREE Admission to Volunteers

It takes many helping hands to bring this event to the community! We would love to have you join HOME's team. (Dads, moms, young men, and young women are all welcome–and needed!) Please sign up to volunteer for at least two hours for free admission! 

 

FREE Admission to Homeschool Group Leaders

HOME would like to take the opportunity to recognize the hard work and sacrifice of those who provide support in any way to homeschooling families in their communities!  

 

Each year, HOME offers one complimentary event registration waiver per co-op, online or in-person homeschool group or RAPPS.

 

In order to qualify for this waiver, you must meet the following criteria, as well as have the recommendation of a HOME Leader (call the HOME office) or Regional Representative (see the Contact Us page at the HOME website):

 

• Hold a distinct leadership role (such as administrator, director, treasurer, secretary)

• Provide a brief statement of recommendation from an individual within the group where serving

 

Submit your request for a waiver by midnight March 1. Please provide your name, the title of leadership you hold, the name of the group you will represent, and your email address.

 

You will receive an email notification by March 7 if you have been granted a waiver. This notification will include registration information.

 

Email this information, as well as your recommendation statement, to HOME by the deadline. 

 

Start Homeschooling with Confidence and Homeschooling High School 101 Workshops

These two workshops are available throughout the year. Find out more and register here. 

 

Scholarships            

HOME endeavors to keep costs to a minimum, yet if you or someone you know needs help with registration fees, a limited number of scholarships are available. Enclose a letter explaining your situation. Please do not call. You will be notified regarding your eligibility. Scholarships are limited to adults (2) per family. Send your letter along with a completed registration form to the address on the form, no later than one week prior to the event. 

 

To learn more about HOME Scholarships please visit the Scholarship section of our website by clicking here.

 

Partner with HOME to Provide Scholarships

You can be the key to blessing another homeschooler! Every year there are those who wish to attend this event for support, encouragement and information, but are not able to afford the registration fee. Your donation can make it possible! 

 

In addition, you can partner with HOME to help a support group leader, a grandparent or a pastor to attend for FREE!

 

Any amount you can give to bless others would be welcomed.

 

Please write your donation amount on the line provided on the registration form. If you are not attending the event but would like to provide a blessing, use the DONATE button in the upper right corner of this page and make a note that it is for Scholarships.  

 

Or mail your donation to:

HOME, P.O. Box, 159, Camden, ME 04843

 

Thank you, and God bless you for your generosity.