Programming for Kids
children at the convention
dissection labs (age 14+)


Teens attending the AFHE Convention with their parents have several REGISTRATION OPTIONS, providing a range of opportunities to participate and learn with other teens.

1. MEANING IN THE MADNESS, presented by Worldview Academy faculty. This two-day program is open to students age 13-18. Teen program registration is required to attend these sessions. Program description below.
2. General youth admission, ages 6-18. Please see information below about children and teens at the convention. Ages 5 and under are free. Teens may attend sessions in our featured workshops and exhibitor workshops.
3. Homeschool graduate admission, age 17+. Please see registration form for guidelines.

Looking for something more? Volunteer with the Youth Service Team! 
Teens age 14+ may earn free general admission by serving the convention! The "Blueshirts" have tons of fun, and fulfill a valuable role in our ability to serve attendees and exhibitors all weekend long. Details on our Volunteers page. (This volunteer service may be combined with any of the other teen options. Grads are welcome!)

MEANING IN THE MADNESS

with Worldview Academy

This two-day program for youth ages 13-18, featuring seven sessions developed by Worldview Academy, will build teens' understanding of what it means to live out their identity in Christ—with confidence and purpose—in a foolish and fallen world.

Teens will join Worldview faculty members Dell Cook and Jay Winslow to gain crucial understanding through a biblical worldview . . . and they'll also compete on color teams in active games of knowledge, strategy, and skill throughout the weekend for the champions' trophy!

WHAT IS WORLDVIEW ACADEMY?
Through their signature leadership camps, church conferences, webinars, podcasts, and publications, Worldview Academy trains Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so they are better equipped to serve Christ and engage the culture.

Since its inception in 1996, Worldview Academy has been led by dedicated Christian leaders, thinkers, and teachers who are passionate about training the next generation to think biblically and live boldly.

If you've been curious about what a Worldview Academy leadership camp is like, this two-day program is the perfect opportunity for teens to get a small slice of the camp experience: interactive sessions that activate deeper thinking, engaging with life's challenges from a biblical perspective, knowledgable instructors who are passionate about equipping young people, and memorable FUN with Christian peers.
Friday Sessions
  • Introduction to Worldview
  • The Excellent Life
  • The Image of the Logos (Part 1)
  • The Problem of Pain
Saturday Sessions
  • The Image of the Logos (Part 2)
  • Panel Discussion
  • The Mystery of Godliness
  • PLUS! A special worldview session for parents (Saturday, 1:00 PM):
    The Next Name in the Toledoth

Meet your Worldview Academy faculty!

Dell Cook

Dell Cook
Dell Cook holds two masters degrees (M.Div and ThM) in theology. He has served in several camp ministries around the nation as well as Director of Student Ministries in North Carolina and Florida. For the last 25 years he has been involved in the classical Christian education renewal, as a teacher, coach, administrator, board member, and consultant. Dell, his wife Ginny, and their three children live in North Carolina.

Jay Winslow

Jay Winslow
Jay Winslow has been teaching in public and private schools for over forty years emphasizing worldview and critical thinking skills. He has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in rhetoric and frequently speaks on issues including worldview, education, language and literacy, and the effects of the media on our culture. He has inserviced educators through groups such as ACSI and the Systems Thinking Network Project. Jay and his wife Regina have three adult sons, live in Arizona, and pretend to homestead at their ranch on the Mogollon Rim.

THANK YOU to these sponsors for their support of our Teen Programming!

Young Entrepreneurs & Innovators Sponsor

Service Team Sponsor

Teen Program Sponsor

Teen Program Sponsor

DISSECTION LABS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS


THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center, South Building
33 South Third Street, 85004

Fascinating and challenging, a DISSECTION LAB offers your student the classic opportunity to "do science" as he or she practices observation, identification, and analysis. What's even better? "Doing science" with friends in a Christ-centered learning environment, led by an experienced college-level anatomy instructor.

Your student will:
  • learn dissection protocols and skills
  • practice careful observation of the dissection specimen
  • model the specimen organ in clay
  • draw the structures and features of the specimen organ
  • carefully dissect the specimen (two lab options; select one or both)
  • gain lab experience required by some college admissions
  • cultivate a deeper appreciation of God's intricate work of creation!

Participation notes: 
  • age 14+
  • AFHE membership required.
  • AFHE Convention registration is NOT required. 
  • Sign up on our EVENTS page beginning in April.

Option 1 - 8:30-10:30 AM
Science of the Human Body: All About the Eye
The Lord has given us such a gift in being able to see the world around us. Even Darwin himself denounced "natural selection's" ability to form the intricacies of the human eye. We will be reminded that only the Lord Himself could knit together such a complicated anatomical structure. Participants will learn amazing facts about the human eye, how to draw the human eye, and build a model of the eye out of clay that they can take home. We complete our workshop by dissecting a preserved cow eye.
Cost: $25 per student
Ages 14 and up.
Limited to 65 participants.
AFHE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.
Option 2 -11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
If I Only Had a Brain! Clay Lab and Dissection
The human brain is one of the most fascinating organs that the Lord created when He knit us together in our mother’s womb. Come see how the Creator designed the complicated and intricate brain during this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to draw the human brain, build it out of clay, AND they can take it home. We will finish our time together by dissecting a preserved sheep brain. Students will work in pairs for the dissection portion.
Cost: $35 per student
Ages 14 and up.
Limited to 65 participants.
AFHE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.

PROGRAMMING FOR KIDS

Although there is not a formal children's program at the AFHE Convention, these are some features of the weekend planned with youngsters in mind!

EXHIBIT HALL Features for Kids

  • KidsCorner — Visit a fun station near the concessions area where your kiddo can relax and play. Take a break here while your kids enjoy games and toys in a space set up just for them!
  • KidsCorner programming — Curious kids and their parents are invited to attend demonstrations and activities throughout the day presented by our wonderful exhibitors! Check the schedule of events in your program when you arrive at Convention.
  • Stop by the AFHE booth to pick up a guide to the "Celebrating America" scavenger hunt. Seek out the activity stations throughout the Exhibit Hall to complete the hunt!
  • Several vendors will have special demonstrations and activities at their booths, offered with youngsters in mind!
  • SPECIAL FOR 2026: Kids and teens can enter the "Learning Together Arizona" Art Contest! Entries are submitted in advance; display and judging will take place in the Exhibit Hall during the Convention.
    MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT:
HERITAGE OF FREEDOM CELEBRATION

This event celebrating American history and our heritage of freedom is full of family fun!

COMPLETE DETAILS COMING SOON TO OUR MAIN CONVENTION PAGE AND YOUR EMAIL INBOX!

Friday, July 17
6:30-8:30 PM, South Ballroom
Admission: $10 per family. Tickets available through pre-registration or on site.
Pre-purchase your admission to reserve a special goody bag!

Children at the AFHE Convention

The AFHE Convention is an event planned for the enrichment and development of parents who are educating their children in the freedom and familiarity of the home context. We also offer a Christ-centered teen program (age 12-18) for homeschool teens to grow and learn in a large group setting.

Many attendees do bring their younger children to the convention. If you are bringing children under age 12, please observe the following guidelines.
  1. Children may attend workshops with their parents as space permits. Seating preference will be given to adults in the room. If a workshop is full, please seat your young children on your lap to make room for other adult attendees. For everyone's safety, children should not be seated on the floor in the conference rooms or exhibitor workshop pavilions.
  2. If your baby or child becomes noisy during a workshop, please step out for a moment to help him or her settle down. We appreciate your consideration for the speakers, other attendees, and the quality of our workshop recordings.
  3. Children under age 12 must remain with an adult at all times.  We have a fun KidsCorner area in the exhibit hall where youngsters can "get the wiggles out" and enjoy some playtime, attended by their parents or caregivers. Do not allow your child to run in the hallways, exhibit hall, lobbies, or other areas, for their safety and the safety of others.