The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
July 20-21, 2007
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
The VaHomeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair is not designed around families but for families. So bring the kids and make a weekend out of it!
Richmond offers a wealth of activities in addition to the Conference activities we have lined up for your enjoyment. Be sure to check out the list of museums, historic sites, and other Richmond attractions.
Start the weekend off right with the "Tropical Treats" Talent Show, Art Exhibit and Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 20th from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m..
Come mingle with homeschoolers from across Virginia. And if your kids or your family have a talent to share, be sure to sign up for the talent portion of the evening. For more details, check out our Tropical Treats Talent Show, Art Exhibit and Ice Cream Social page.
There is no fee for this event, but tax deductible donations are welcome and an RSVP is required.
Ongoing from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grab your passport at the VaHomeschoolers Booth and visit Japan, India, Ghana and many other countries as you travel around the world through games and crafts.
Throughout the museum, various countries will be represented at different stations. Each country (station) will share information on the culture of that country with a game and/or craft. After completing the activity in a "country", your tour guide will stamp your passport. Then move on to visit another country. Upon traveling completely around the world (visiting all stations), return to the VaHomeschoolers passport office to receive an acknowledgement of your world travel and to be entered for a grand prize drawing. All entries for the drawing must be in by 4:30. The winner will be posted at the Passport Office at 4:45.
Session 2 10:20 - 11:20 am
Tour the world of dance! Professional dancers Will Sterling Walker and Lawanda Raines, will be joined by homeschooling dancers Marisol, Antonio and Nicolas Betancourt-Sotolongo and Lauren Mort in performing dances from India, Africa, Spain, France, Brazil, the Caribbean and the United States. Audience members will be invited to participate and learn various steps throughout this world tour.
Session 3 12:40 - 1:40 pm
This session does require pre-registration
Anansi the spider is up to his old tricks again in this show that brings to life two traditional West African stories: Tug-of-War and A Story, A Story. Colorful scenery, original music and lots of puns create a wonderful backdrop for the antics of these expressive rod and hand puppets. It's a high-energy show with fun for all ages!
Following the performance, audience members will have an opportunity to see the puppets in action, ask questions of the puppeteers, learn how the Rugg family combines touring and homeschooling and hear a bit about using puppetry in your homeschooling.
Session 4 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Take an interactive journey, exploring African, Caribbean and Latin rhythms and instruments. Learn, see and hear the difference between bongos and congas, and many other hand drums as well as the traditional rhythms performed with them.
Everyone gets to be a part of the fun in this show where participants will stomp, clap or play various instruments throughout this presentation.
Session 5 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Fun in a nutshell! Former kindergarten teacher and award-winning Virginia author, Clare Grosgebauer will share her "Snickerdoodle" stories (for kids 3-7) about a tiny superhero who thinks big and uses humor and imagination to solve giant-size problems. Kids can also hear the "Snickerdoodle Rap" on the CD and create their own rhythms. Free stickers for kids and lesson plans for parents.
And don't forget that your registration includes free admission to the Science Museum of Virginia. Read more about the exciting opportunities available at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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