REGISTRATION
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A THSC member general admission family package is for you + your spouse OR one grandparent, and your children under 18 living in your home for the entire three days of convention. Special evening events are included, BUT ticketed events are not included. This is not a multi-family registration. Every adult needs a registration.
Yes! All members receive 2 free adult tickets. If you are not a member, you will need to purchase an adult registration for each adult attending.
No, we offer full convention registration and exhibit hall-only passes.
Yes! We offer a shopping-only package. This package gives one person access to the exhibit hall only. It does not include special evening events and add-on options such as Teen Staff, Kid’s Convention, New to Homeschool seminar, etc.
No, you may use your member discount for your Convention registration only, because only one Convention discount is given per membership each year.
Your general admission family package is for you + your spouse OR one grandparent, and your children under 18 living in your home. This is not a multi-family registration. Every adult needs a registration.
A code was emailed to all members. If you have not received an email, please email us at events@thsc.org.
A general admission convention ticket is for the entire three days of Convention and special evening events. Convention tickets do not include the add-on programs such as Teen Staff, Kid’s Convention, New to Homeschool seminar, or Graduation.
The registration fee does not include a THSC membership. However, if you want to become a THSC member, members do receive two free adult passes to both Conventions among many other discounts and benefits throughout the year. Join THSC today!
CHILDREN & TEENS
Yes, it is called the Quiet Room.
Is the excitement of the convention a little much for your child with sensory sensitivity? We have a special room designed just for your family to unwind!
We love having children attend the convention! Children may attend workshops or shop with you in the exhibit hall.
Unfortunately, we do receive complaints that parents with noisy babies/children did not leave sessions promptly when the children became a distraction.
Parents, please be courteous to others in the workshop and step out if your child is being noisy. Please do not wait to be asked to leave, but notice if your child’s noise level is disturbing others who are trying to pay attention to the session.
We have audio versions of the sessions, so don’t worry about missing anything!
Most strollers and rolling book carts are allowed in the Exhibit Hall. No side-by-side strollers or wagons are permitted. Due to space constraints and fire marshal regulations, strollers will not be allowed into workshops, but they may be parked in designated Stroller Parking Areas. Please do not leave valuables in strollers while parked.
Lunch is not included, but a nice lunch break is included in the schedule so that families still get time together during meals.
Yes! We have options at both DFW and Houston DFW- We offer our Teen Staff Program and Giant Cow Convention (4-11 years old). Houston- We offer our Teen Staff Program, Giant Cow Convention (4-11 year olds), and Giant Calf Program (0-3 years old).
PARKING, LODGING, THINGS TO DO, AND ONSITE INFORMATION
Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center
Address: 777 Watters Creek Boulevard Allen, Texas 75013
Phone: (469) 675-0800
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalen-marriott-dallas-allen-hotel-and-convention-center/
- Accommodations:
Rate: $139/night (discounted rate for THSC Convention)
2 Queens, up to 4 guests/room
1 King, up to 3 guests/room - To book a room at THSC’s discounted rate, please use the 2023 Delta Booking link.
- Deadline: April 5, 2023
- Note: Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request. Please notify the hotel no later than one week before your arrival if you require a rollaway/crib, since quantities are limited.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Address: 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 367-9797
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houmw-the-woodlands-waterway-marriott-hotel-and-convention-center/
- Accommodations:
Rate: $180/night for a king or $190/night for 2 queens (discounted rate for THSC Convention). To book a room at THSC’s discounted rate, please use the 2023 - To book a room at THSC’s discounted rate, please use the 2023 The Woodlands Booking link.
- Deadline: May 10, 2023 at 5 p.m. (unless they are fully booked prior to deadline)
The Woodlands Parking and Directions
Complimentary parking for hotel guests and convention attendees is located at the Town Center Parking Garage on Six Pines. Notify the attendant you are a convention guest. You can take the Skybridge over to the Convention Center.
On-site parking is available for $6 per hour or $22 per day.
Valet parking fee: $26 daily
The Woodlands Convention Address:
1601 Lake Robbins Dr, Spring, TX 77380
All box lunches for 2023 are sold out. The Woodlands Waterway Hotel has several grab and go food options onsite and there are eating establishments within a short distance from the hotel. Onsite offerings include: Ristorante Tuscany – Grab-and-go breakfast items, Acqua Lounge – Light snacks, Starbucks
Guests may bring their own food if they are staying in the hotel. Outside food may not be brought into the convention center.
EXHIBIT HALL, WORKSHOPS, SPEAKING SESSIONS, AND VOLUNTEERING
You can sign up to volunteer using the 2023 Volunteer Form!
Nope! All volunteer roles (excluding leadership positions) are entry-level. You will receive a small training packet to review before you serve.
Each volunteering spot is for 4 hours. You can choose to volunteer in the morning (8 am-12 pm), afternoon (12 pm-4 pm), or evening (4 pm-8 pm).
Absolutely! Our volunteer perks were designed with you in mind. We hope that these volunteer perks only make the convention that much more awesome for you!
Convention Volunteer Perks
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- 50 percent off of convention for you and your family (excluding Giant Cow/Giant Calf)
- A complimentary volunteer t-shirt
- Discounted hotel rate
- Discounted lunch selections
- Exclusive volunteer giveaways
- Exclusive access to our volunteer lounge
Of course! Our volunteer structure is designed to have you serve for a 4-hour time slot. We encourage you to only serve one or two time slots so you can attend the majority of the convention. All sessions are recorded and you are able to purchase those recordings for a small fee through Resounding Voice on-site.
The short answer is, everyone! We have a space for anyone who is interested in volunteering at our convention!
DFW Convention
Thursday, April 27, 2023: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 2023: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, 2023: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Houston Convention
Thursday, June 1, 2023: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, June 2, 2023: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 3, 2023: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Workshop recordings will be available for purchase at the convention. Most of all workshops will be available for purchase individually, and they often have a full convention special to purchase all of the workshop recordings. Visit the Resounding Voice booth, while at the event, for pricing and details.
You may also purchase the workshop recordings after the convention through the Resounding Voice website.
CHANGING AND/OR MODIFYING REGISTRATION
EXHIBITORS AND SPEAKERS
You can apply to become an exhibitor and/or speaker by filling out the following applications.
You can read more on our exhibitor information page and exhibitor resource page.
SAVE ON CONVENTION REGISTRATION
If you haven’t joined THSC, do it now to receive free Convention registration for primary member adults! THSC members receive a Member Benefits Package, including legal assistance when faced with problems related to home education, teacher and student ID cards, and much more!
Volunteers who serve for a single shift (4-6 hours) will receive 50% off the convention registration
THSC provides scholarships to families in need due to temporary financial difficulties. For additional information, please contact the Customer Relations Team at 806-744-4441.
THSC offers Shopping Only Passes for families and individuals who just want to shop. If you think you might like to shop for two days and/or attend workshops, we recommend purchasing a General Admission registration.
