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20th Annual Statewide Convention

Nurturing Our Children: The Heart of Parenting

Key Note Speaker: Paul Tripp

June 18-19, 2010

since the 2010 Convention closed

Last updated 29 June 10


We will be looking for any good, new or gently used homeschooling textbooks, reading books, educational games (with all the pieces), or other supplies for our Single Moms' workshop. They will be distributed first to our single moms, with the remainder offered to any homeschool families in need. All materials donated in past years were given to good homes with grateful parents. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of homeschoolers who have blessed many families with their books.

College Fair

Friday 12-2pm

As has become traditional for the SCHEA Convention, we will be doing a college fair this year. However, due to the keynote presentations by Paul Tripp, we have changed the time for our college fair. This year it will be from 12-2 pm Friday, immediately following the first keynote presentation. Dozens of colleges have been invited and we anticipate a great turnout. Please keep checking the web site for names and links to those colleges that have verified they will be with us. And remember the new time!

Great Opportunities for this Year

  • Even more hours for the same price - more time to shop
  • Special Teen workshops
  • Harmony Youth Group for Children
  • Special Events for Leaders 1
  • Free Convention Entrance for One Leader per Support Group or Accountability Association (2 leaders if a SCHEA member group)2
  • Free Convention Entrance for Parents with Preschoolers who have never homeschooled before and want to explore the option 3

THE FINE PRINT

1 Special Events for Leaders
  • Saturday 12:30-1:30: Leaders' Lunch with SCHEA Board and Dee Black. Invited: Homeschool leaders of all types (members of the board of directors or Steering Committee, Park Day coordinators, Science Fair or Arts Festival coordinators, Journalism Club or 4-H Club leaders, co-op leaders, those who would like to be in leadership in the near future, etc.). SCHEA will be providing lunch. (Donations will be appreciated.) You MUST preregister!
2 Free Convention Entrance for One Leader per Support Group or Accountability Association
  • Offer is for one leader who is on the actual Board of Directors/Steering Committee of the respective support group or accountability association. (2 leaders if a SCHEA member group)
  • Free entrance offer includes spouse of the leader (spouse must be pre-registered as well).
  • Covers convention entrance only, not food, motel, travel expenses, purchases, or childrens programs.
  • Leader must pre-register by pre-registration deadline, noting "Free--Leader of ___ Group" on the top of the pre-registration form.
3 Free Convention Entrance for Parents of Preschoolers who have never homeschooled before and want to explore the option.
  • Offer is for parents whose oldest child is less than 5 years old by September 1, 2010 AND who have never homeschooled before.
  • Covers convention entrance only, not food, motel, travel expenses, or purchases.
  • We request that you pre-register but this is not absolutely required. Pre-registration helps us figure out the number of free POP bags we will need at the convention. When you pre-register, please mark "Free-POPS" on the top of the form.

Registered Vendors for 2010

Click here for 2010 vendor information (pdf)

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Location

USC Sumter logo
Due to road construction, we recommend these directions once you are in Sumter.


Coming from Columbia

On HWY 378 take a right onto Highway 441 (McDonald's is on the right) and go 7 miles (past CVS on right), past Alice Drive and turn right just past Bobby Richardson Baseball park(Theater Drive). Road curves 90 degrees to left, past tennis courts on right to just past water tower, turn right -- the 1st parking lot on left is USC Sumter.

Coming from Mrytle Beach area

Take HWY 378 , Exit Highway 15. Go right under over pass to light, go right again onto South Pike West (frontage road). Go about one mile (bear left at BP station). There is a traffic light at BP -- this is Miller Road. Follow Miller Road, past YMCA, to USC Sumter on right.

Coming from the Low Country

Take I-95 to HWY 378 to Sumter. Take HWY 378 Exit Highway 15. Go right under over pass to light, go right again onto South Pike West (frontage road). Go about one mile (bear left at BP station). There is a traffic light at BP -- this is Miller Road. Follow Miller Road, past YMCA, to USC Sumter on right.

Coming from the Upstate

Take I-385 to I-26E to Columbia. Take I-77N (Exit 116 to the LEFT). Take Exit 9 (US 378 towards Sumter). On HWY 378 take a right onto Highway 441(McDonald's is on the right) and go 7 miles (past CVS on right), past Alice Drive and turn right just past Bobby Richardson Baseball park(Theater Drive). Road curves 90 degrees to left, past tennis courts on right to just past water tower, turn right -- the 1st parking lot on left is USC Sumter.


Fun and Educational Things to do in Sumter

Speakers

Paul Tripp

Paul Tripp is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is "Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life." This mission leads Paul to weekly speaking engagements around the world. In addition to being a gifted communicator and sought after conference speaker with Paul Tripp Ministries, Paul is on the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he preaches on Sunday evenings and leads the Ministry to Center City. Paul is also Professor of Pastoral Life and Care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas; he is the Director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas, and has taught at respected institutions worldwide. As an author, Paul has written ten books on Christian Living that are read and distributed internationally. He has been married for many years to Luella and they have four grown children.

Schedule and Tickets

Schedule & Registration

 

Friday

9:30 AMRegistration begins and Vendor Hall open
10:15-11:45Key Note (Paul Tripp)
12:00-2:00College Fair
12:00-2:00Lunch (on your own or Food Court) and Shopping
2:00-3:00Workshop 1
3:30-4:30Workshop 2
4:30-6:45Supper (on your own) and Shopping
Vendor Hall closes at 7:00 PM
6:45-9:00Key Note (Paul Tripp)
Foyer Booths open until 10:00 PM

Saturday

8:30 AMRegistration begins and Vendor Hall open
9:15-10:45Key Note (Paul Tripp)
11:00-12:00Workshop 3
12:00-2:00Lunch (on your own or Food Court) and Shopping
12:00-1:00Author Signing
12:30-1:30Leader's Lunch
2:00-3:00Workshop 4
3:30-4:30Workshop 5
5:00Vendor Hall closes, Convention ends

Preregistered Cost
per family

$40.00 -- Non SCHEA members per family
$15.00 -- SCHEA member per family
$15.00 -- Vendor hall only per family

Cost At the door
per family

$45.00 -- Non SCHEA member per family
$20.00 -- SCHEA member per family
$20.00 -- Vendor hall only per family

Children's Program

$10/child, max $25/family Must Pre-register

Volunteers

with 4 hours of work $15 off admission (does not apply to children's programs)

Hotels

a/o 3 May 10


Best Western1050 Broad Street, Sumter, SC, 29150 (803) 773-8110Two Queens: $66.00 King: $66.00
Comfort Suites2500 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-0200Two Queens: $95.99 King: $89.99
Days Inn Sumter2430 Broad Street, Sumter, SC (803) 469-8400Two Queens: $70.00 King: $70.00
Econo-Lodge226 North Washington Street, Sumter, SC (803) 775-2323Two Queens: $59.00 King: $59.00
Hampton Inn Sumter 1370 Broad Street Ext., Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-2222Two Queens: $104.00 King: $104.00
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites2490 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29150(803) 469-4444Two Queens: $107.00 King: $107.00
Quality Inn2390 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 469-9001Two Queens: $85.00 King: $85.00
Sleep Inn2510 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150(803) 469-0500Two Queens: $85.49 King: NA
Travelers Inn & Suites1210 Old Camden Rd, Sumter, SC(803) 469-9210Two Queens: $90.00 King: $90.00

Workshops

  • 2010 Workshop Schedule

    Children's Program

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    Friday

    10:00-12:15
    1:45-4:45
    6:30-9:15

    Saturday

    9:00-12:15
    1:45-4:45     		Harmony Youth Group Ages 5-12

    We are Harmony Youth Group (HYG) and we will have the privilege of heading up the children's program this year at the Annual State Convention in Sumter, South Carolina. Harmony Church is an evangelical non-denominational church located in Sumter. We have a large number of homeschool families at our church and are very excited about having this opportunity with your children. HYG is preparing for a mission trip to Puerto Rico in July, and the same VBS material used on our trip will be used with your children during the convention. It will consist of lessons, crafts and games, as well as songs and skits. Weather permitting, we plan to conduct much of our activities outside, so please have your child wear appropriate shoes and clothing. The team consist of adults and teenagers who have experience working with children of all ages. We look forward to seeing you then.

    Teen Program

    This year we will not be doing a separate Teen Conference as we have in the past. Because of our Featured Speaker we will be encouraging our teens to attend all the Keynote Sessions. However, we will be having a number of special times for the teens.

    College Fair is scheduled at a new time--Friday from noon till 2:00 pm after the first keynote session. During this time we are also offering two sessions with Dr. Jim Overton of College Consultants. Dr. Overton has over 27 years of experience working with teens and their parents getting scholarship money for college. You should have time to attend one of these (identical) sessions as well as spending time with our college representatives.

    During the first workshop time (Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm) Bill Page will be offering a workshop especially for teens on Making Money Work. The second session (Friday 3:30-4:30) Jim Roberts from Crown Financial will be teaching budgeting for teens. In our current economy, these are both lessons that can never be learned too early.

    Saturday from 11:00 am to noon, Elizabeth Hartley will be speaking to teens about scholarships opportunities. And in our last two sessions, Ron Leonard from Christian Aid Mission offers a workshop on Prayerline for Teens which includes curriculum suggestions for missions, social studies and spiritual formation. Finally, Rachel Ward offers a workshop for those who are planning on entering the workforce without attending college. You will glean much practical information from this workshop.

    We are hoping that our teens will benefit greatly from this opportunity to experience the workshops that are especially geared to them. All teens, of course, are free to sit in on any of the workshops that are offered and are not restricted to just the teen workshops. However, we will appreciate it if they do not wander the campus alone.

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