A Family Homeschool Experience
May
8
2023
to May 12
Williamstown, KY
Answers Center - Ark Encounter
More than a homeschool conference—it’s a family experience!
Join us for five days of faith-building experiences for the whole family as we equip generations for the King. Tour the full-size Noah’s Ark, meet the animals in Ararat Ridge Zoo during live animal programs, ride the carousel, walk through biblical history at the Creation Museum (including our brand-new, expanded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made exhibit), soak in practical, biblical teaching from sought-after speakers, enjoy hands-on, engaging science and Bible programs for the whole family (available for additional cost), shop from our vast array of resources, take the kids to our world-class playgrounds, and watch the kids’ eyes open in wonder as they learn more about God’s creation and the Creator!
Our 2023 speakers include Heidi St. John, Ken Ham, Alex Kendrick, Captain Barry E. Wilmore and many more.
We’ve designed our Answers Homeschool Experience to help you to better disciple and educate your children, encourage you in your homeschooling journey, equip your children with answers to the questions of our day, and build lasting family memories while you have fun together. In other words, we want to equip generations to stand for the King of all kings!
Here are what families had to say after last year’s event:
What a fantastic event! I thank God for your growing ministry!
It’s been such an incredible week—the most meaningful and impactful family vacation and homeschool experience we’ve ever had. Our hearts are so very full and ignited with greater boldness! Thank you for providing this opportunity!
Best homeschool conference! Thank you. We left feeling empowered and encouraged! Can’t wait for next year!
This has been a fabulous experience! And each and every workshop, tour, and session has pointed us back to God. It’s truly a blessing to be here as a family this week. Thank you!
There’s no other experience like it! Our inaugural event sold out (twice!), so register early to avoid disappointment.
Sponsors
This event is in partnership with BJU Press and Master Books.
Official Conference Hotel
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Registration
Register online to ensure your place at this conference!
Includes:
Registration includes seven-day admission to the Ark Encounter and the nearby Creation Museum. Parking is also included.
Event Cost
Price: Starting at
Individual $129
Family $299
Add-on options are available.
See registration page for details.
Speakers
Location
1 Ark Encounter Dr.
Williamstown, KY 41097
Williamstown, KY 41097
Ark Encounter Schedule
View Creation Museum Schedule| Monday, May 8 | Ark Encounter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Special Music | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Up in Flames | Roger Patterson | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One: Homeschool Strategies for Success | AC Lower-Level A |
| 1:30 p.m. | God’s Fingerprint Design | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level B |
| 1:30 p.m. | Bible in Motion- OT | Bryan Osborne | AC Lower-Level C |
| 1:30 p.m. | Feathered, Flying, and Ferocious | Jessica Jaworski | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dinosaur Detectives | Stephen Leavelle | Noah's Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | AC Auditorium | |
| 3:30 p.m. | I Don’t Get It: Strategies for Reteaching | Heather Jenkins | AC Lower-Level A |
| 3:30 p.m. | Forensic DNA Fingerprinting | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level B |
| 3:30 p.m. | Bible in Motion- NT | Bryan Osborne | AC Lower-Level C |
| 3:30 p.m. | Hands-on-Science at Home | Roger Patterson | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 4:15 p.m. | Predators and Prey | Animal Actors Stage |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mom’s Night Out | Emzara's 2nd Floor |
| 7:00 p.m. | K-9 Encounter | AC Auditorium |
| Tuesday, May 9 | Ark Encounter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Special Music | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Up in Flames | Roger Patterson | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One: Homeschool Strategies for Success | AC Lower-Level A |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fossils and the Flood | Kyle Morris | AC Lower-Level B |
| 1:30 p.m. | Scripture Sleuths | Dana Sneed | AC Lower-Level C |
| 1:30 p.m. | Forensic Hair Microscopy | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | Ice Age Giants | Stephen Leavelle | Noah's Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | AC Auditorium | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Connecting the 7 C’s Across the Curriculum | Roger Patterson | AC Lower-Level A |
| 3:30 p.m. | Teaching Students with Diverse Learning Needs|Heather Jenkins | AC Lower-Level B |
| 3:30 p.m. | Building a Lie-Detector Toolkit | Patricia Engler | AC Lower-Level C |
| 3:30 p.m. | Forensic Hair Microscopy | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 4:15 p.m. | Predators and Prey | Animal Actors Stage |
| Wednesday, May 10 | Ark Encounter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Special Music | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Up in Flames | Roger Patterson | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One: Homeschool Strategies for Success | AC Lower-Level A |
| 1:30 p.m. | God’s Fingerprint Design | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level B |
| 1:30 p.m. | Finely Tuned | Kaia Kloster | AC Lower-Level C |
| 1:30 p.m. | Feathered, Flying, and Ferocious | Jessica Jaworski | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dinosaur Detectives | Stephen Leavelle | Noah's Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | AC Auditorium | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Teaching Students with Diverse Learning Needs|Heather Jenkins | AC Lower-Level A |
| 3:30 p.m. | Forensic DNA Fingerprinting | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level B |
| 3:30 p.m. | Finely Tuned | Kaia Kloster | AC Lower-Level C |
| 3:30 p.m. | Invisible Zoo | Jessica Jaworski | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 4:15 p.m. | Predators and Prey | Animal Actors Stage |
| Thursday, May 11 | Ark Encounter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Special Music | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Up in Flames | Roger Patterson | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Bible in Motion- OT | Bryan Osborne | AC Lower-Level A |
| 1:30 p.m. | Golden Ratio | Patrick Kanewske | AC Lower-Level B |
| 1:30 p.m. | Scripture Sleuths | Dana Sneed | AC Lower-Level C |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One: Homeschool Strategies for Success | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | Ice Age Giants | Stephen Leavelle | Noah's Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | AC Auditorium | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Connecting the 7 C’s Across the Curriculum | Roger Patterson | AC Lower-Level A |
| 3:30 p.m. | Golden Ratio | Patrick Kanewske | AC Lower-Level B |
| 3:30 p.m. | Building a Lie-Detector Toolkit | Patricia Engler | AC Lower-Level C |
| 3:30 p.m. | Fossils and the Flood | Kyle Morris | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 4:15 p.m. | Predators and Prey | Animal Actors Stage |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mom’s Night Out | Emzara's 2nd Floor |
| 7:00 p.m. | K-9 Encounter | AC Auditorium |
| Friday, May 12 | Ark Encounter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Special Music | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Keynote | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Up in Flames | Roger Patterson | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | One-On-One: Homeschool Strategies for Success | AC Lower-Level A |
| 1:30 p.m. | God’s Fingerprint Design | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower-Level B |
| 1:30 p.m. | T. Rex, King of the Dragons | Kyle Morris | AC Lower-Level C |
| 1:30 p.m. | Feathered, Flying, and Ferocious | Jessica Jaworski | AC Lower-Level Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dinosaur Detectives | Stephen Leavelle | Noah's Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | AC Auditorium | |
| 3:30 p.m. | I Don’t Get It: Strategies for Reteaching | Heather Jenkins | AC Lower-Level A |
| 3:30 p.m. | T. Rex, King of the Dragons | Kyle Morris | AC Lower-Level B |
| 3:30 p.m. | Building a Lie-Detector Toolkit | Patricia Engler | AC Lower-Level C |
| 3:30 p.m. | Forensic Hair Microscopy | Jennifer Rivera | AC Lower -Level Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 4:15 p.m. | Predators and Prey | Animal Actors Stage |
Creation Museum Schedule
View Ark Encounter Schedule| Monday, May 8 | Creation Museum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Water the Miracle Chemical | Matzkos | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Fossils and the Flood | Kyle Morris | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Snakes Alive | Rick Teepen | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Building a Lie-Detector Toolkit | Patricia Engler | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
| Tuesday, May 9 | Creation Museum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Invisible Properties of Air | Matzkos | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Golden Ratio | Patrick Kanewske | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Birds of the Garden | Jessica Jaworski | Main Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Snakes Alive | Rick Teepen | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Golden Ratio | Patrick Kanewske | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Pond Ecology | Jessica Jaworski | Main Hall |
| Wednesday, May 10 | Creation Museum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Water the Miracle Chemical | Matzkos | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Building a Lie-Detector Toolkit | Patricia Engler | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Snakes Alive | Rick Teepen | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | T. Rex, King of the Dragons | Kyle Morris | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
| Thursday, May 11 | Creation Museum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Invisible Properties of Air | Matzkos | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Finely Tuned | Kaia Kloster | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Birds of the Garden | Jessica Jaworski | Main Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Snakes Alive | Rick Teepen | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Finely Tuned | Kaia Kloster | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Pond Ecology | Jessica Jaworski | Main Hall |
| Friday, May 12 | Creation Museum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Location |
| 11:00 a.m. | Keynote | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Water the Miracle Chemical | Matzkos | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Scripture Sleuths | Dana Sneed | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Snakes Alive | Rick Teepen | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Bible in Motion- NT | Bryan Osborne | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Beauty in Blooms | Dale Spada | Main Hall |
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