Lots of Info!!!

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to pop in here and say that I had a great time at the MPE Conference this year. Whenever I go through the vendor hall, I always try to pick up stuff that could benefit not just my family but the group as well. I'll pop a quick description of summer camps, curriculum choices, family products, books, etc. here, and if you would like more information or a copy of the flyer, just let me know!

College Info:
Calvary Bible College, Kansas City, MO - http://www.calvary.edu/
Homeschool Counsler - college reviews from a Biblical POV - http://www.homeschoolcounselor.com/

Family Resources & Books:
The Courtship Connection - http://www.courtshipconnection.com/
Pikuzone - safe email for younger kids w/ parent controls - http://www.pikuzone.com/
Hschooler.net - Facebook for homeschoolers w/ parent controls - http://www.hschooler.net/
*American Heritage Girl - faith-based scouting opportunity for girl ages 5-18 - http://www.ahgonline.com/


Homeschool Days:
Great Wolf Lodge - May20-24 & Sept 23-27, discounted price & additional activities - http://www.greatwolf.com/kansascity

Curriculum:
Lettering Design Group - penmanship & calligraphy - http://www.spencerian.com/
Sonlight - coupon code for $15 off $50 order - http://www.sonlight.com/
Creating a Masterpiece - art - http://www.creatingamasterpiece.com/
Truth in Science - science - http://www.truthinscience.com/
Tapestry of Grace - history, geography, literature, art, and writing - http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/

Summer Camps & Events
Strong in the Lord Conference - Girls age 8-14, July 17-18 in Topeka, KS - http://www.brightlightsministry.com/register
Radiant Purity Conference - Girls 12-22+, July 20-21 in Topeka, KS - http://www.brightlightsministry.com/register
College-Prep Best Practices - June 29, 7-9pm in Overland Park, KS - http://www.homeschoolcounselor.com/
Homeschool Higher Education Summit - June 22-24 in Batesville, AR - http://www.homeschoolcounselor.com/
Summer Theater Day Camps - Ages 3-16 in Olathe, KS - http://www.trilogyculturalarts.com/
Trilogy Theater Overnight Camps - Ages 7-18 in Olathe, KS - http://www.trilogyculturalarts.com/
Worldview Leadership Camp - Ages 13-18, June 17-22 in Bartlesville, OK - http://www.worldview.org/
Irish Dance Classes - Ages 5+, Monday afternoons June-Aug in Westwood, KS - http://www.ommirishdance.com/
Intro to Irish Dance & Culture Camp - Ages 5-14, June 26-28 & July 10-12 in Lee's Summit - http://www.shininglightmusicstudio.com/
TeenPact Leadership Schools - Ages 8-19, Feb 25-Mar 1, 2013 in Topeka, KS - http://www.teenpact.com/
2012 Cartoon Camp - Ages 8+ in Kansas City, MO - http://www.cartoonworks.com/

*I am look into what it would take to start a troop. If anyone is interested in getting involved, please let me know!

MPE 2011 Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair

It's that time of year again! We begin looking back on this year and wondering what we can do to improve next school year. Homeschool conferences provide a great opportunity for evaluating teaching methods and planning the next year along with getting great deals and ideas for curriculum! If you have not attended a homeschool conference, I highly encourage you to do so.

Midwest Parent Educators host a conference & curriculum fair each year in the Kansas City area. Information for this conference is found below:

"Building on the Foundation"
April 8-9, 2011
KCI Expo Center

A kids program is provided throughout the conference for ages 5-12. Those 13 and up are allowed to attend conference sessions. Nursing babies are always welcome.

Early bird registration is due March 25 and runs $35 per person (spouse and older children are free). Registrations sent in after this date or those at the door are $45. If you wish to attend only the curriculum fair, the fee is $15 per person (spouse is free).

Additional conference information can be found here: MPE Conference Overview 2011.

My husband and I are planning to attend again this year and would love to have fellow CHEA families join us!