Q&A
THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SOON WITH “2011″ CONVENTION INFORMATION.
2010 Registration Pricing Information
FOOD OPTIONS at this year’s Convention
Is there a SHOPPING / EXHIBIT HALL PASS only?
YES! This is available at-the-door, and is available for Thursday, Friday or Saturday. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per family – regardless of whether you will be browsing / shopping in the Exhibit Hall for 5 minutes or all day.
Are CHILDREN allowed to attend?
YES!
There is an affordable, OPTIONAL Children’s Program that is being provided through Children’s Conferences International. Click here for more information.
If you choose to bring your children and NOT enroll them in the OPTIONAL Children’s Program, you may freely do so as a part of your “Family Registration.” Please note that we do REQUIRE that any fussy or crying babies or children be immediately removed from any SPEAKING SESSION or from the EXHIBIT HALL so as not to ruin the convention experience for those around you. All children ages 12 and under are to be accompanied at all times by one of their own parents.
Is there any charge for NURSING BABIES or very young children?
Not at all! Nursing babies – ages 4 and younger – are included at no charge as a part of either an Individual or Family registration.
If you have children ages five (5) and older that you wish to bring with you, you will need to purchase a Family Registration.
Optionally, you may also choose to enroll your child or children in the Optional Children’s Conference.
Is there a room for Nursing Mothers?
YES!
Is there a room where we can take a fidgety or crying child?
YES!
Is there an additional charge for the WORLDVIEW TEEN TRACK?
The WORLDVIEW Teen Track is included as a part of the Family Registration. No additional charge!
Can a GRANDPARENT or grandparents attend as a part of the FAMILY REGISTRATION?
YES! (Please note: This does not mean your other extended family. Just grandparents!)
How much will it cost to park downtown during the convention?
Please see our MAPS, DIRECTIONS, PARKING link at the top of this page, and watch for the $5 parking voucher that will be posted soon.
I can’t attend all three (3) days of the convention. Do I have to pay for all three (3) days?
Yes, convention registration is for the entire convention. This is by design. It is extremely affordable, and is to encourage your participation throughout the entire convention…and to encourage the participation of your spouse and teens – even if only for part of the convention.
PLEASE NOTE: You will not find more affordable Homeschool Convention anywhere in the United States! It is conceivable that you might find a marginally “cheaper” convention somewhere, but it won’t be a convention that provides the Exhibit Hall selection, Seminar & Workshop variety, outstanding Speaker roster, Worldview Teen Track, etc. that is included when you attend the MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati!
I only want to see Tim Hawkins on Friday evening. Do I have to register for the convention?
$5 per person registration is available WITH an accompanying convention registration. WITHOUT an accompanying convention registration, the per person price is $15. Both options are available on the registration page. (EACH registration is checked and double-checked)
Do I have to also pay “per person” to register my young child or infant for the TIM HAWKINS performance?
Yes. With more demand for seats that there are available seats, we have to adhere to a strict policy in this area so as not to create any confusion. Further, the vast majority of the time, an “infant” is in a “carrier” of some sort. It would not be logical to conclude that everyone with an infant or smaller child would be holding them on their lap for the entire (approximately 80 minute) performance.
Do you offer any scholarships in order to attend the convention at no charge?
Yes, we have working scholarships that also help us with our HUGE need for volunteers.
In fact, nobody has EVER been turned away that was willing to “volunteer” for part of the convention in order to also “attend” a similar part of the convention at no charge.
If you are interested, please send an email to: volunteer “at” MidWestHomeschoolConvention.com
Are we allowed to pack a lunch and bring it into the Duke Energy Center?
The Duke Energy Center does NOT allow outside food and drinks to be brought in. There will be many food options available on-site — including special meals and pricing specifically for children.
You may also eat at the Millennium Hotel – as they will have Homeschool Convention specials available. Or, you may go to the Tower Place Mall or Fountain Square (both within walking distance).
Are strollers allowed?
Yes, but not the double-wide or side-by-side strollers as these take up too much space in the aisles of the exhibit hall.
Additional note: We cannot allow strollers allowed in the Tim Hawkins performace as there is no room for them.
I have purchased a registration, but am now unable to attend. Can I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds – just as if you had purchased tickets to a concert or a ball game.
You MAY, however, transfer your registration to another person or family…just as you could re-sell a concert ticket or ball-game ticket prior to the event if you realized that you would not be able to attend. As this requires extra administrative work by convention staff, there is a $10 charge (payable via PayPal) to transfer your registration.
If you wish to transfer your registration to another person or family, please send an email to info “at” MidWestHomeschoolConvention.com with “REGISTRATION TRANSFER” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number PLUS the name, address and phone number of the person or family that you wish to transfer your registration to.
You will then be emailed an invoice for the $10 transfer fee. Once you’ve paid this fee, an email confirming the “registration transfer” will be sent to both parties. The confirmation email can then be printed-off by the transferee and presented at the Registration Desk when checking-in.
The above refund policy is also listed in the “Attendee Understanding” section of the website.
Will I be able to buy recordings of the Seminar & Workshop sessions?
Yes! Most sessions will be recorded and will be available for purchase…on-site…during the convention.
Can I upgrade my registration from an INDIVIDUAL registration to a FAMILY registration?
If you have purchased an Individual Registration, and would now like to upgrade to a Family Registration, please send an email to info “at” MidWestHomeschoolConvention.com with UPGRADE REGISTRATION in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number in your email.
You will then be emailed an invoice for $20. This reflects the $15 pricing difference between an Individual & Family registration PLUS a $5 administrative & processing fee. This email will also include “Pay by check” information if you would rather pay-by-check as opposed to paying online with a charge card.
Can I downgrade my registration from a FAMILY registration to an INDIVIDUAL registration?
As we are working with a very limited number of staff, unfortunately, this option is not available.
Is there an additional charge to attend the TIM HAWKINS COMEDY SHOW?
Yes, but – like the rest of the convention – it is very reasonably priced. Don’t Miss It! It will sell out in advance!
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