This information is from WPA's previous conference. Our 28th Annual Home Education Conference will be held on May 6-7, 2011, at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Things To Do
- Celebrate at the General Session and Graduation. Saturday, 11:10 am to noon. A highlight of the conference. "Homeschooling: Loving Learning, Enriching Families" by Lisa Rivero. Remarks by graduates and their families. Slide show celebrating 25 years of homeschooling in Wisconsin.
- Participate in the family Family Folk Dance, Friday evening, 8:45 to 10:30 pm. Beginning and experienced dancers of all ages welcome. (Open mic is workshop C-16.)
- Visit Connections.
Shop at the Curriculum Fair. Free admission only to the Curriculum Fair Friday evening only. This offer does not include workshops or other conference activities. For free admission, go to the main desk in the lobby of Gruenhagen Conference Center (see map) and ask where the Curriculum Fair is located. Then register at the door of the Curriculum Fair and get a name tag for free admission to the Fair. Registered conference attendees with a name tag can attend the Curriculum Fair at no extra charge both Friday evening and all day Saturday.
- Buy and sell used books and learning materials.
- Exercise. Anyone 18 or older can purchase a $5 day pass to the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Use the cardio exercise equipment; jogging/walking track; basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer courts; golf simulators; etc. Details at recreation.uwosh.edu.
- Swim in Albee Pool. Saturday 3–5 and 7–9 pm. Free. Lifeguard on duty. Adult supervision required.
- Explore Oshkosh on Friday and Sunday. EAA AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh Public Museum, Payne Art Center and Gardens, Grand Opera House, and more. Fantastic Community Playground and free children's zoo. Outlet mall: Over 60 stores. Golf course next door. See "Explore Oshkosh" on the Lodging & Maps page.