The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when the film debuted in 1965. Now, nearly forty years later, the von Trapp’s family legacy is born anew. Meet the von Trapp Children: Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and Justin. They are the great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp, father of the famous singing family whose story captivated the world in the musical The Sound of Music. The children have continued the tradition of the family’s exceptional musical gift and love of singing, sharing songs, and heart-warming family stories.
Visit The von Trapp Children website.

The Colorado Wranglers have performed and entertained all over the world, delighting audiences at New York City’s Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Recognized as one of the leading western vocal harmony groups in the world, their performances high-light traditional western songs and a hilarious banter between these warm-hearted, friendly men of the west.
Visit the Colorado Wranglers website.

MOMS TRACK
The Moms track is designed specifically for moms by moms who have traveled the road before and can pass on the encouragement, advice, comfort and practical skills that are needed in teaching children. With talks by some of the most recognized women in the homeschooling movement, moms will surely be encouraged!

DADS TRACK
Dads, as the God-ordained leaders of your homeschool, you are continually in need of further vision and exhortation. Hear from Godly men and fathers who will exhort all men to walk as mighty men of God.

NUTS 'N BOLTS AND HOMESCHOOLING FOR EXCELLENCE TRACKS
Many homeschooling parents are simply seeking practical, down-to-earth ways of teaching their children science, math, history and literature. The Nuts ’N Bolts Track is just this. If you are seeking “how-to” ideas for your homeschool, this track is just for you. There will be both an elementary and a high-school track for exploring techniques, methodologies and curricula to enhance your homeschooling experience.

THE EXCHANGE ZONE
In this track, parents will find talks that will encourage and challenge them in communicating together with their youth about critical issues they both will face in the coming years while passing the mantle to the next generation.

HOMESCHOOLING FOR EXCELLENCE
Every year there are thousands of parents who have followed God’s calling to begin homeschooling their children, yet need practical advice on how to do it. The Beginners Track is designed specifically to direct, encourage, and give practical tips to parents for the first years of homeschooling their children.

CHEC IS A MINISTRY TO FAMILIES
If you support our vision of providing leadership, information and resources with a Christ-centered focus for those involved in home education, we ask that you prayerfully consider partnering with us in any of the following ways:

• Stakeholders– $50 or more per year.

• Founding Families–at least $10 per month (or $120 per year).

• Scholarship for Conference Attendees – CHEC recognizes that not every family can absorb the cost of a conference registration in their budget so we provide a special scholarship fund to which others may contribute.

• Those who give $50, or more per year, will receive a 17% discount on the upcoming conference, 15% discount on membership with HSLDA, and 10% discount on CHEC products.

Registration includes admission to the entire conference: Thursday’s Pre-conference and Friday and Saturday’s Conference, including the Exhibit Hall and vendor demonstrations.

STILL UNDECIDED ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING?
BEEN HOMESCHOOLING FOR 2 YEARS OR LESS?
Don’t miss “Homeschooling For Excellence”— an all day seminar on Thursday for anyone who has been homeschooling two years or less. Enjoy shopping in the Exhibit Hall from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. that evening.

ATTENTION ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!
CHEC is inviting young entrepreneurs to participate in the 2008 conference as a vendor. If you are a homeschooled student, age 13 to 21 and have your own business, we invite you to apply for booth space. Send inquiries to vendors@chec.org.

PASTORS
Conference attendees may bring their pastor, who is not home educating his own children, to the conference free of charge. Please have your pastor request a “Pastor’s Guest Pass” on church letterhead with their completed registration form. The pastor may also bring their spouse along at no charge.

STROLLERS AND
ROLLING DEVICES
These will be allowed in the exhibit hall only.

CHILDREN UNDER 13
This conference is intended for parents’ enrichment, and we are unable to accommodate children under 13 years of age. This policy will be strictly enforced. Nursing babies are welcome. However, on Saturday only, for a small fee, children under 13 will be allowed to attend the Saturday morning general session and have access to the exhibit hall. Parents need to have purchased an adult pass and supervise their children at all times. Cost is $5 per child with a maximum of $15 per family, which can be paid at the door on Saturday.