CHILD & TEEN Programs

Our Homeschool Iowa Conference
offers an exciting lineup of opportunities
for children and teenagers.

Teen Volunteers

Children’s Program

KIDS TREK: Come for the Adventure!

Our KIDS TREK Staff & Volunteers!

KIDS TREK 2024 Theme

KIDS TREK Highlights Video

KIDS TREK

Conference Children's Program

While you’re taking in the Homeschool Iowa Conference, your children can enjoy a Bible-based program in a secure environment with screened and trained staff and teachers.

Our highly acclaimed children's program, KIDS TREK, offers a new theme every year, effectively communicating principles found in the Word of God through songs, memory verses, activities, lesson times, and the much anticipated 8-part fully-scripted and costumed drama!

Our theme this year is "Westward: Finding Who I Am in Christ." The cost per child for this two-day program is $80 for Homeschool Iowa members or $90 for nonmembers, which includes lunches both days.

Click on the KIDS TREK video to take a peek at what is waiting for your children at this amazing program!

KIDS TREK DETAILS

Our KIDS TREK Staff & Volunteers!

Our 2023 KIDS TREK Theme

KIDS TREK Highlights Video

KIDS TREK

Conference Children's Program

While you’re taking in the Homeschool Iowa Conference, your children can enjoy a Bible-based program in a secure environment with screened and trained staff and teachers.

Our highly acclaimed children's program, KIDS TREK, offers a new theme every year, effectively communicating principles found in the Word of God through songs, memory verses, activities, lesson times, and the much anticipated 8-part fully-scripted and costumed drama!

Click on the KIDS TREK video to take a peek at what is waiting for your children at this amazing program!

Questions about the KIDS TREK Program?

EMAIL YOUR QUESTION

“My son absolutely loved the children's program. The volunteers were so kind, It was obvious they were serving with joy.”
~Homeschool Iowa Conference Attendee

Teen Track Workshops

Homeschool Iowa Conference Teen Track Information

We're pleased to offer these Teen Track workshops as a part of the regular conference schedule.

There are no extra fees and no advance registration required for these two Teen Track workshops:
• Bringing Clarity to Your Calling
• You Are More Than Your Screen

There is a $5/student fee and advance registration required for these two Teen Track workshops:
• Coding & Robotics, Friday, 2:00-4:30pm
• Coding & Robotics, Saturday 1:30-4:00pm
(These are repeat workshops, offered at two different times so more students can participate.)

We have limited space available for these workshops, and we're offering them on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please note that parents or guardians are responsible for their children at all times while attending the Homeschool Iowa Conference.

If a minor-aged child attends any of the teen track sessions, the parent must decide to either attend the workshop with the child or allow the child to attend the workshop unaccompanied by a parent.

Homeschool Iowa cannot take responsibility for attendees' children while they are attending the conference.

TEEN TRACK

Special Sessions for Teens!

If your teens attend the conference with you this year, they'll find four special sessions designed just for them! Keep checking here for the listings of the 2024 sessions, when available.

While there is no advance registration required for these sessions, space will be limited. They are offered as a part of the regular conference, with no extra fee charged.

Friday Sessions

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2:00-4:30pm
Coding & Robotics PRE-REGISTRATION & FEE REQUIRED – Tim Sieber
Whether it’s 3D animation, engineering, music, agriculture, medicine, business and finance, manufacturing, film, design, political analysis or almost any other discipline, computer science is the engine that powers the technology, productivity, and innovation of today’s digital society and is imperative for a students’ success in the workforce of tomorrow. In this workshop, participants will receive an introduction to coding and robotics while completing hands-on projects using a Chromebook and LEGO SPIKE Prime or Finch robot. Participants will also learn about resources available to homeschool students for learning more about technology and computer science.
Hardware and software are provided for participating students’ use during the workshop.
This same session is also offered on Saturday.

Saturday Sessions

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1:30-4:00pm
Coding & Robotics PRE-REGISTRATION & FEE REQUIRED – Tim Sieber
Whether it’s 3D animation, engineering, music, agriculture, medicine, business and finance, manufacturing, film, design, political analysis or almost any other discipline, computer science is the engine that powers the technology, productivity, and innovation of today’s digital society and is imperative for a students’ success in the workforce of tomorrow. In this workshop, participants will receive an introduction to coding and robotics while completing hands-on projects using a Chromebook and LEGO SPIKE Prime or Finch robot. Participants will also learn about resources available to homeschool students for learning more about technology and computer science.
Hardware and software are provided for participating students’ use during the workshop.
This same session is also offered on Friday.

TEEN TRACK SESSIONS

Self Defense

INSTRUCTOR: Amy Ratekin
DATE & TIME: Friday, June 9, 8:45-9:45am
Amy will lead participants in gaining empowering life-saving skills. Teens will learn how to identify and respond to a threat, as well as what to do and why. The workshop will offer physical techniques that can be used against an adult attacker and how to verbalize in a threatening situation. Amy will share abduction prevention skills and help participants rehearse 911 scenarios.

Government Involvement

INSTRUCTOR: Tressa Teel
DATE & TIME: Friday, June 9, 12:30-1:30pm
This workshop will cover the basics of how Iowa’s legislature works in an exciting and interactive way. Learn how a bill becomes a law in Iowa, participate in mock committees, and more. This teaching is designed for those wanting to learn more about Iowa’s political process and how they can be involved.

2023 Homeschool Iowa Conference Teen Track: Personal Finance

Financial Freedom for Teens

INSTRUCTOR: Larry Hanthorn
DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 10, 9:30-10:30am
We're excited about this workshop designed to help teens develop the skills they need to make wise financial decisions affecting their futures. Larry will be including some interactive exercises to make the experience instructive and fun.

But, Mom, How Do I Study?

INSTRUCTOR: Kristin Lackie
DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 10, 11:00am-Noon
Students are often expected to have strong study and organizational skills, but they are rarely taught what that means. This workshop includes practical information geared toward developing effective study habits like setting goals, managing time, organizing spaces, improving reading comprehension, taking notes, taking tests, and finding balance. Gain the skills you need to succeed in academics, in employment, and in life.

Questions about Conference TEEN TRACK?

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Exhibit Opportunity!

Do you have a budding young business operator in your family? If so, you'll want to check out this exciting opportunity.

We're offering a one-day exhibit area for homeschooled Young Entrepreneurs from Homeschool Iowa member families. Students who are 10-20 years of age are invited to register for display space to present their small business products or services.

The Young Entrepreneurs display will be offered all day on Friday, June 10, in a special area at the 2022 Homeschool Iowa Conference.

Click on the Information Packet cover to read complete details about this special opportunity. If you have questions, please contact our Young Entrepreneurs Coordinator.

CLICK HERE FOR YE REGISTRATION