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 2025 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 "The Great Adventure: Love God, Love Others." The cost per child for this two-day program is $90 for Homeschool Iowa members or $100 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:
• Unexpected Impact
• Financial Freedom for Teens
• How to Talk to Humans
• Your Story, Your Future

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!

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 Session

Saturday Sessions

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 8:00-9:00am
Financial Freedom for Teens – Larry Hanthorn
Unlock the wisdom to manage your finances with this workshop tailored to teens – parents are encouraged to attend with their teens. In this fun, hands-on workshop you will better understand Biblical stewardship, the importance of earning interest, and practical tips for saving money. Learn how to differentiate between needs and wants, create a spending plan, and prioritize your financial goals. Discover the power of multiplying money and the rules for using credit cards responsibly. Embrace a faith-based approach to managing your finances, with principles rooted in biblical teachings. Join us on this journey to financial freedom and take control of your financial future today!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 9:30-10:30am
How to Talk to Humans – Sherry Fiscella
Sometimes, starting a conversation in person can make you feel awkward or anxious… and we all know that texts and DMs don't always work well for pouring out your heart or resolving conflict. Learn some practical ways to more confidently hold face-to-face conversations and learn tips that really work for building better friendships.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 3:00-4:00pm
Your Story, Your Future – Jose Lopez
Every homeschool student has a story, and your job is to tell yours in a way that stands out—whether on a resume, in an interview, or in a scholarship essay. In this interactive workshop, we’ll walk through how to build your personal brand by defining who you are, learning to articulate it confidently, and shaping it into a compelling narrative for employers, colleges, and scholarship committees

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