A Family Homeschool Experience
May
15
2025
to May 17
Williamstown, KY
Ark Encounter, Answers Center
More than a homeschool conference—it’s a family experience!
Join us for three days of faith-building experiences for the whole family. 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 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, 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!
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.
There’s no other experience like it! Register Early!
Sponsors
This event is in partnership with BJU Press, Heritage Defense, Herzog Foundation, and Master Books.
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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.
Registration is non-refundable.
Speakers
Location
1 Ark Encounter Dr.
Williamstown, KY 41097
Williamstown, KY 41097
Schedule
Ark Encounter Schedule
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Martyn Iles | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Dr. Jason Lisle | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Animals after the Ark | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Speaker | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Animal Tracts and Traces | Jessica DeFord | AC Lower-Level Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 1:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 1:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | Dr. Jason Lisle | AC Auditorium |
| 3:30 p.m. | Animal Tracts and Traces | Jessica DeFord | AC Lower-Level Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 3:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 3:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 3:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 4:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mom’s Night Out! | Emzara’s 2nd floor |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Chuck Black | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Allie Beth Stuckey | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Animals after the Ark | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Animal Tracts and Traces | Jessica DeFord | AC Lower-Level Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 1:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 1:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | Chuck Black | AC Auditorium |
| 3:30 p.m. | Animal Tracts and Traces | Jessica DeFord | AC Lower-Level Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 3:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 3:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Lab |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 3:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 4:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 6:00 p.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
| 10:30 a.m. | Ken Ham | AC Auditorium |
| 12:00 p.m. | Heidi St. John | AC Auditorium |
| 12:15 p.m. | Animals after the Ark | Animal Actors Stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Speaker | AC Auditorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | TBA | AC Lower Level—Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 1:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 1:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Lab |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 1:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 2:15 p.m. | Sssensational Snakes | Animal Actors Stage |
| 3:30 p.m. | Heidi St. John | AC Auditorium |
| 3:30 p.m. | TBA | AC Lower Level—Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Hike & Seek: Explore in the Spring | Peter Schriemer | AC Lower Level—Rooms 3 & 4 |
| 3:30 p.m. | That’s the Key: The Science of Secret Writing | Dr. Dana Sneed | AC Lower Level—Rooms 7 & 8 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pump It Up | Dr. Marisa Tillery | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 3:30 p.m. | So Many Senses | Roger Patterson | AC Lower Level—Rooms 9 & 10 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Horticulture and Greenhouse | Ark Stern |
| 3:30 p.m. | TBA | Noah’s Village Stage |
| 4:15 p.m. | Amazing Animals | Animal Actors Stage |
| 6:00 p.m. | TBA | AC Auditorium |
Creation Museum Schedule
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Devotional | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 12:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 1:00 p.m. | TBA | Main Hall |
| 2:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 3:00 p.m. | TBA | Main Hall |
| 4:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Devotional | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 12:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 1:00 p.m. | TBA | Main Hall |
| 2:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 3:00 p.m. | TBA | Main Hall |
| 4:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Description | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Devotional | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 12:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 1:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 1:00 p.m. | Wilderness and Wildlife (Walking Tour) | Jessica DeFord | Main Hall |
| 2:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | TBA | Legacy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Climate Change for Kids | Avery Foley Schu | Morris and Whitcomb Room |
| 3:00 p.m. | Through the Lens: God’s Unseen Creation | Dr. Jennifer Rivera | Eden Classroom |
| 3:00 p.m. | Wilderness and Wildlife (Walking Tour) | Jessica DeFord | Main Hall |
| 4:15 p.m. | Creature Features | Wonders of Creation Stage |
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