REGISTER HERE BEGINNING APRIL 14!

We’ve got a great weekend planned for you!

You’ll be encouraged and equipped for the home education adventure and gain inspiration and ideas!

REGISTRATION DETAILS

If you have an AFHE membership with an expiration date 8.1.25 or later, you can click here to register!
Adult convention admission fees do not include the per-family AFHE Membership annual fee of $35.
If your family's membership expires prior to August 1, 2025 or if you are not yet a member, renew or join first in order to be ready for onsite registration. The benefits of AFHE membership last all year long!
(Renewing a current membership will advance your expiration date by 12 months.)
  • Become an AFHE member at registration for member admission pricing and to enjoy member benefits all year long!
  • The admission fee is for both Friday and Saturday. Whether you attend one or both days, it's a fantastic value!
  • ADULT ADMISSION: Adult admission is for an individual adult or married couple. Free spouse admission is included to encourage husbands and wives to attend together. NOTE: If your spouse is not able to join you, you do not have an "extra ticket" and may not bring a friend in your husband or wife's place.
  • YOUTH & GRAD GENERAL ADMISSION $12: Children and teens ages 6-18* and unmarried homeschooled graduates still living at home or enrolled in college (through age 22) qualify for the general admission rate. Youth and grad general admission is the same price during pre-registration and on site. Youth and grad general admission does not include Teen Program registration. Learn more about Teen Program options at the TEEN PROGRAMS & KIDS ACTIVITIES page.
    *Children age 5 and under are free of charge and do not require registration. Children under age 12 are to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • CHRISTIAN TEEN PROGRAMS: Each year we offer programming for teens that will enrich, inform, and edify. We engage specifically Christian speakers and organizations to present our Teen Programs. This year there are three options:
    ♦ The main two-day Teen Program is presented by Chad Stewart from The Animation Course! INTRO TO THE WORLD OF ANIMATION includes 4 sessions on each day. Capacity for this program is 200 students, age 12-18. Program registration is $60.
    ♦ James Staddon from Lenspiration will lead a PHOTO CLASS, meeting twice each day. Capacity is 80 students. Students age 14+ with any camera and any skill level can join this class. Class registration is $48.
    ♦ James Staddon will also lead an advanced level PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM in a small group setting, beginning at 8:15AM each day and continuing with training activities all day. There is an application for the team and prerequisites must be completed before the convention. This special opportunity for students age 15-18 is limited to 10 students; class fee is $85.
    >>Registration for any Teen Program option includes Convention admission, and is the same price during pre-registration and onsite. Space is limited. Read complete program descriptions at the TEEN PROGRAMS & KIDS ACTIVITIES page.
  • GRANDPARENTS ATTEND FREE: We recognize the important role grandparents can play in the homeschool efforts of their adult children! Up to two non-homeschooling grandparents (not homeschooling their own children) can register for free with their registered adult child. Welcome!

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS

YOUTH ADMISSION - $12

Children and teens may attend with their parents who are registered for the Convention. Children under age 12 must remain with their parent or an adult.

  • ages 6-18 (ages 5 and under are admitted free of charge)
  • same price throughout April-May-June and onsite.
Read more about fun for kids at the 2025 Convention.

CHRISTIAN TEEN PROGRAMS - various (limited availability)

  • available for ages 12-18
  • same price throughout April-May-June and onsite (space available)
  • includes Convention admission
More programming details are found on the Children & Teens page.

VOLUNTEER FOR FREE ADMISSION

Learn about qualifications and service opportunities at our VOLUNTEERS page! Adult and teen service options.

GRANDPARENT ADMISSION - FREE

AFHE recognizes the importance of grandparents in the homeschool context! Up to two non-homeschooling grandparents attend free with their adult registered child. Welcome!
(A grandparent who is still homeschooling any of his/her own children must purchase separate adult admission. Two free grandparents per primary registrant only.)

HOMESCHOOL GRADUATE ADMISSION - $12

  • unmarried young adult attending college or living at home with the registered adult; through age 22
  • same price throughout April-May-June and onsite
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE
  •  THURSDAY, JULY 17, 12:30-4:30 PM 
  • and BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM ON FRIDAY, JULY 18.

GOT QUESTIONS?

REGISTRATION COORDINATOR: registration@afhe.org

GENERAL CONVENTION QUESTIONS: convention@afhe.org

TROUBLE LOGGING IN / MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS:  webmaster@afhe.org

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION POLICY: AFHE Membership and Convention Registration are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please know that you are supporting a non-profit organization that serves the Arizona homeschool community all year long and we appreciate your support. Unredeemed registrations are considered a tax-deductible contribution to AFHE and, upon written request, we will provide a receipt for tax purposes.
OUT OF STATE ATTENDEES: We welcome out-of-state residents at our convention and enjoy having attendees from neighboring states and around the country join us each year.
NON-MEMBER PRICING:  Non-members who register at the door will have AFHE membership included in their admission rate. Out-of-state attendees may also become AFHE members to get the best admission pricing as well as some of our member benefits such as a subscription to the AFHE magazine, Homeschool Arizona.
ADDING TO YOUR ALREADY COMPLETED REGISTRATION: If you have already completed your Convention registration and you need to add your spouse, child, teen program, or other items, please email our registration coordinator to assist you. REGISTRATION@AFHE.ORG

Hands-On Tutorials

These special ticketed sessions offer an interactive experience of an instructional method, activity, or practice for your homeschooling—plus take-home supplies to get you started! (Separate ticket purchase required; limited seating available.)
  • Busy Bags 101: Keep Little Hands Occupied While You Teach  - presented by Christina Garretson & Gale Jones - Balancing lessons with little ones underfoot is tough, but Busy Bags can help! These simple, fun, and educational activities keep toddlers engaged, giving you the focus time you need. Join our hands-on workshop to: learn to create Busy Bags tailored to your little's needs, discover budget-friendly activity ideas, take home ready-to-use Busy Bags, and connect with other homeschooling moms. $9 per person
  • DNA: The Code of Life - In the beginning, God encoded information into the DNA of all living things. This information provides the instructions on what living things will look like and how they will grow and reproduce. In this hands-on workshop, learn about the structure of DNA by building a model you can take home. The complex language of DNA points toward the Creator God. DNA model provided. $14 per person
  • The Golden Ratio - presented by Dr. Marisa Tillery - From mathematicians and scientists to artists and architects to financial analysts and beyond, many have been entranced by the inherent beauty and understated elegance of the Golden Ratio. In this hands-on workshop, marvel at God’s design in nature and build a gadget you can take home to investigate a world of patterns.  $11 per person

Moms Night Out with Carrie De Francisco & Artastic Art

FRIDAY, JULY 18; 7:00-8:30 PM, room 161-163
$35/person admission; dessert included

Event ticket required for entry (adult ladies only, please);
tickets are available when you register or may be purchased onsite.
Just breathe and take a sip of coffee. Yes, coffee dates are essential! Sit down for a much-needed coffee date with Carrie De Francisco. In this fun evening of art and fellowship, Carrie will share why moms need to make time for four important coffee dates: Coffee Dates with Jesus, Coffee Dates with Hubby, Coffee Dates with Friends, and Coffee Dates with Older Kids (if you are in that season of motherhood). Carrie will give simple tips on how to make time for personal quiet time with the Lord, how to make date nights a priority, how to make time with friends a reality, and if applicable, how to make dates with your teens and adult children a weekly habit.
Create a themed art piece with Artastic Art!
We will have an art lesson and create a project that reflects the "coffee dates" message from Carrie. All materials are included and you will take home a unique, personalized reminder of this fun evening and the importance of these connections in our lives.