Conference

2024 Conference

Date and Times

  • Friday, June 7, 2024, 3:00 to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 8, 2024, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Location

City Impact Church
230 Gorge Road, Moncton, NB

Schedule, Workshops and Biographies (Updated June 1, 2024)

Keynote Speaker

Donna-Jean Breckenridge lives with her family in northern New Jersey. She considers herself blessed to be a founding member of the AmblesideOnline Advisory, the creators and sustainers of the AmblesideOnline curriculum. Donna-Jean was involved for many years in church ministry with her pastor-dad, she homeschooled her four children, and she now homeschools two of her five grandchildren. She is a frequent public speaker, whether to women at church groups, adoptive and foster parents, or homeschool audiences. She is also a writer (“Six Voices, One Story – The Heart of AmblesideOnline”, as well as the multi-volume series “This Country of Ours – Annotated, Edited, and Updated”) and an audiobook narrator – yet she considers her most important roles that of Mom, Mom-Mom, and friend. Her heart’s desire is to encourage others that God is safe to trust, no matter what. 

Note: Sonya Shafer was previously booked as our keynote speaker, but due to her recent health announcement she was unable to come. Please join with us in prayer for Sonya’s restored health. 

 Free “Getting Started” Workshops

We are offering two free workshops for new homeschoolers on Friday, June 7, 2024 before the conference. Pre-registration is not required. You may register the day of the event when you arrive at 1:15 pm. If you would like to stay for the rest of the conference, please register online or at the door.

Confirmed Exhibitors

Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2024 conference. See here for more vendor information. (More will be added as they are confirmed!)

Curriculum/Book Suppliers

Recruiters

Pricing

  • Note: All fees are non-refundable
  • For your added convenience you may purchase your 2024/2025 HENB membership when you register for the conference for just $20. The normal cost is $30. This membership is valid until May 15, 2025. Click here for benefits of becoming a member. By selecting to purchase your membership (2024-2025) with your conference registration, you agree to our Terms.

Youth Program

There will be a Youth Program at this year’s HENB Conference on Friday, June 7, 2024. This evening was planned specifically for our high school students (minimum ages 13 and up) interested in post-secondary opportunities, encouragement from God’s Word, and time to hang out with friends. There is also an opportunity for any entrepreneurs to sell their creations!

Cost:

  • Friday Youth Program – $10 per teen
  • Teens (ages 13+) have the option to return Saturday and attend the main conference with their parents.

Click here for full youth program information.

Used Curriculum

We are once again offering you the opportunity to sell your used curriculum on Friday, June 7.

  • Setup Time: 3:00-3:30 pm
  • Sale Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
  • The fee is $7/half table and $12/whole table. Tables are provided.
  • You may register and pay with your conference registration. 

Youth Entrepreneur Sale

To encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth, we are offering youths (13 years old and up) the opportunity to sell or advertise their inventions at a free table during the used curriculum sale. Parents can sign their youth up for a free table when they register for the conference. While the cost of the table is free, youth should sign up for the youth program if they wish to remain and attend either the conference or the youth program.

Children at the Conference

Young babies are always welcome with their parents at the conference.

Stroller Access

Strollers may be challenging in areas other than the vendor hall. 

Wheelchair Access

The Exhibitor Hall and the Keynote Sessions will be wheelchair accessible; however several of the workshop options and the used curriculum sale area are not accessible. Please contact us at info@henb.ca, if you would like wheelchair access and we can help direct you. 

Food and Drinks

Included in your conference fee are the following:

  • Coffee, tea, and water throughout the conference.
  • Friday evening includes a decadent dessert.
  • Snacks will be provided both Saturday morning and afternoon.

There are many restaurants and fast-food options nearby in Moncton for Friday supper and Saturday lunch.

Accommodations

Amsterdam Inn & Suites Moncton

2550 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB E1G 1B4
Phone: (506) 383-5050
2 Queen beds, 2 adults, $ 139 + tax (additional adults over 21 is $10 per person)
Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
Registered under Home Educators of New Brunswick
Cut-off date March 7, 2024

Payment Methods Accepted

We use Paypal to process payments. Payment methods accepted are Paypal, credit and Visa debit. A Paypal account is not necessary to pay with credit or Visa debit.

 

If you are opting to renew/purchase an HENB annual membership along with your conference registration, you agree to our Terms.

 

******Previous Conferences ******

2023 – Hal & Melanie Young

2022 – Heidi St. John (Online watch party at Encounter Church, Sussex)

2021 – Sonya Shafer and Dianne Geerlinks (Online conference)

2019 – Israel Wayne

2018 – Todd Wilson

2017 – Steve Demme

2016 – Cori Dean

2015 – Norm Wakefield