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Conferences and Events


Homeschoolers love to gather together. Sometimes we just meander across town, others, we pack the car with toys and lunches and drive for days. Do you know of a great event in the Rocky Mountain region that families would like? Let Cindy know.

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Field Trips
Fun and usually free places to take the kids! From the ordinary to the laughably odd. C'mon, be adventurous, try something new!

Colorado Field Trips
More excursions, from the usual to the odd and amusing. (I can't help it. Finding weird stuff is built into my genes or something.)



National


Knowledge Master Open
Wondering what your kid knows? Curious how they stack up against other kids? Well, here's your chance. KMO's an academic competition for 5th-12th graders, covering 14 different subjects, done in the privacy of your home, with a team of just one kid, or five, or fifteen or sixty. Windows and Mac compatible. Try free practice questions on their website!

Odyssey of the Mind
For your creative budding artist or writer, or your logical mathematician or engineer, here's an international problem-solving competition to suit all types. Design and build your own moving, mechanical contraptions, write an original play, compose music, build props and act out your masterpiece -- in front of regional and (maybe even) state and international judges. The more imaginative you are, the better off you'll do. I coached and coordinated both public school and homeschool OM teams for 6 years. Trust me -- it's a blast!



Arizona

No events at this time.


Colorado

Art Classes for Homeschoolers
Rhonda of Studio 101 in Old Colorado City offers classes that can be customized by size, structure, time and even curriculum upon request. Contact her at (719) 227-9278.

Defining a Vision for Future Generations
is the theme of the 2008 Christian Family Conference for Homeschoolers, June 12th-14th at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Registation prices range from $69-$89. depending on how early you sign up. A huge vendor hall, lots of workshops including Nuts and Bolts for new homeschoolers, a Mom's Track, a Dad's Track (excellent addition!), but the best part is the Friday Evening Concert with the Von Trapps. Meet 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. Heck, I practically grew up on this movie. I'd pay full admission just to attend this. Click here to visit The von Trapp Children website.

The Hangout Homeschool Learning Center is the first recreation center in Colorado just for homeschoolers. Activites, sports, art, learning games and a drop-in service. Open M-F, 10am-4pm, rain, snow or shine.

Southern Colorado Rocketeers
Ongoing events in Southern Colorado for anyone interested in Model and High Power Rocketry. Most activities are free. For more info, visit their website or contact club president Jason Unwin at (719) 671-2407 or by email.




Idaho

No events at this time.


Montana

No events at this time.


New Mexico

Bear Fair
Saturday July 12th, 10am-4pm. Bear experts, vendors, wildlife exhibitors, behind the scenes tours.

Chuckwagon Saturday Nights
June 28th – September 6th. Includes a yummy BBQ, followed by vintage western swing music, hayrides, zoo tours, and Peregrine Falcon presentations!

Harvest Festival: Run, Rally and Rock
August 23 & 24th. Enjoy free food tasting & food for sale from local growers market, blacksmith demonstrations, antique tractor, truck, machinery, model trucks, & tractor displays. There'll be a parade Saturday morning and a Chuckwagon Dinner Saturday night, plus a 5K fun run/1 mile walk Sunday morning. Ongoing entertainment both days!

Junior Zookeeper Day Camp
Two sessions: June 16-20 or June 23-27 for kids 8-12. This is a day camp with two 1-week sessions Mon – Fri, 9am-12pm. Experienced zookeepers will be onhand to teach zoo keeping techniques, animal enrichment, basic animal husbandry and biology.

Music Festival Weekends have a little something for everyone; choose from bluegrass, folk, celtic or gospel. August 1st, 2nd & 3rd. The bluegrass weekends feature food vendors, workshops, contests, & zoo tour.

Raptor Handling Class
To be held June 7th. The cost is $20 per person.



Utah

No events at this time.


Wyoming

The 2008 Homeschoolers Of Wyoming (HOW) State Convention will be held May 16-17, 2008 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas, WY. Featured speakers are Israel Wayne, a homeschool graduate and Skeet Savage, Editor of Home School Digest. There'll be a vendor hall, a special Book Sale, Children's Program, a Graduate Table and much more. Visit HOW's website for more info.

2008 Homeschool Track Meet will be held on May 31st, at a new location this year: Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming. Click here to access more information and the registration form.