A Family Homeschool Experience

May
14
2026
to May 16

Williamstown, KY

Ark Encounter, Answers Center

Training for Eternity: Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race!

We aren’t just raising kids; we’re raising souls who will live for eternity. It’s a weighty task we must take seriously if we’re to do it well to the glory of God. And we’re here to help equip you to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith for a godly legacy that continues for generations.

Join us for Answers Homeschool Experience—more than a homeschool conference, it’s a family experience! With three days of faith-building experiences for the whole family at the world’s leading Christian themed attractions: the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky. Enjoy:

  • Keynote sessions from Ken Ham, Heidi St. John, Emeal (“E.Z.”) & Rachel Zwayne, Costi & Christyne Hinn, and David & Jason Benham.
  • Hands-on science and Bible programs for all ages
  • Behind-the-scenes experiences
  • Touring the life-size Noah’s Ark and Creation Museum
  • Exploring the beautiful gardens, conservatory, and zoos
  • Playing with the kids at our world-class playgrounds and carousel
  • Shopping our carefully vetted vendor hall and an array of AiG resources
  • And other unique experiences

Don’t miss this opportunity to make fun family memories while training yourself and your family for what really matters—eternity.


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Registration

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Includes:

Free Admission to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

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.

Location

1 Ark Encounter Dr.
Williamstown, KY 41097

Schedule

Ark Encounter Schedule

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Description Location
9:30 a.m. Maranatha Baptist University Praisemen Answers Center Auditorium
10:00 a.m. Developing a True Christian Worldview | Ken Ham Answers Center Auditorium
12:00 p.m. Whatever the Cost: Equipping You to Face Your Fears, Die to Your Dreams, and Live Powerfully | Benham Bros Answers Center Auditorium
1:15 p.m. Animals After the Ark Animal Actors Stage
1:30 p.m. A Biblical View of Work & Wealth | Benham Bros Answers Center Auditorium
1:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
1:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
1:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
1:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
1:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
1:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (right side)
2:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
3:30 p.m. Navigating Fears, Doubts, and the Early Years of Homeschool | Costi & Christyne Hinn Answers Center Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
3:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
3:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
3:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
3:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
3:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (right side)
3:30 p.m. TrueSong Noah’s Village Stage
3:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
6:00 p.m. Mom’s Night Out! Emzara’s 2nd Floor
6:00 p.m. K9 Encounter Answers Center Auditorium
Friday, May 15, 2026
Time Description Location
9:30 a.m. Jubilate English Handbell Choir Answers Center Auditorium
10:00 a.m. Will They Stand: Parenting Kids to Face the Giants | Ken Ham Answers Center Auditorium
12:00 p.m. The Busy Mom’s Guide to Daylight: How to Fit Your Size 16 Day into a Size 10 | Heidi St. John Answers Center Auditorium
1:15 p.m. Creatures of the Creator Animal Actors Stage
1:30 p.m. Culture Shock: How to Equip Your Kids to Thrive in a Post-Christian Era | Heidi St. John Answers Center Auditorium
1:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
1:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
1:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
1:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
1:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
1:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (right side)
2:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
3:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
3:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
3:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
3:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
3:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
3:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (right side)
3:30 p.m. Jubilate English Handbell Choir Noah’s Village Stage
3:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
6:00 p.m. The Gettys in Concert Answers Center Auditorium
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time Description Location
9:30 a.m. TrueSong Answers Center Auditorium
10:00 a.m. Home Is the Headquarters (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) | Costi Hinn Answers Center Auditorium
12:00 p.m. Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing: Exploring the Ultimate Goal of Home Education | Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne Answers Center Auditorium
1:15 p.m. Sssensational Snakes Animal Actors Stage
1:30 p.m. How to Nurture Your Marriage as a Homeschooling Couple | Emeal & Rachel Zwayne Answers Center Auditorium
1:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
1:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
1:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
1:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
1:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
1:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (right side)
2:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
3:30 p.m. Homeschool Moms: Nurturing Relationships with Your Children | Rachel Zwayne Answers Center Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Hands on Science at Home | Roger Patterson AC Lower Level Lab
3:30 p.m. One Race for Kids | Avery Foley Schu AC Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2
3:30 p.m. Detecting Lies | Patrica Engler AC Lower Level Rooms 3 & 4
3:30 p.m. Let’s Sculpt Dragons! | Doug Henderson and Joel Leineweber AC Lower Level Rooms 7 & 8
3:30 p.m. Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design? | Dr. Jennifer Rivera AC Lower Level Rooms 9 & 10
3:30 p.m. Horticulture and Greenhouse Tour Ark Stern (Right side)
3:30 p.m. TrueSong Noah’s Village Stage
3:30 p.m. Creature Feature Animal Actors Stage
5:30 p.m. Logos Theatre Presents The Pilgrim’s Progress Answers Center Auditorium

Creation Museum Schedule

Thursday, May 14
Time Description Location
10:15 a.m. God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Wonders of Creation Stage
11:00 a.m. Did God Create over Millions of Years? | Dr. Terry Mortenson Legacy Hall
12:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
1:00 p.m. Invisible Properties of Air | The Matzkos Legacy Hall
2:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
3:00 p.m. Darwin and the Origin of Species: A New Way for Creationists to Win | Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson Legacy Hall
Friday, May 15
Time Description Location
10:15 a.m. God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Wonders of Creation Stage
11:00 a.m. Refuting Modern Myths about Jesus Christ | Dr. Tim Chaffey Legacy Hall
12:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
1:00 p.m. Invisible Properties of Air | The Matzkos Legacy Hall
2:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
3:00 p.m. Jerusalem Revealed: Exploring Its Significance in History, Archaeology, and Biblical Studies | Dr. Tim Chaffey Legacy Hall
Saturday, May 16
Time Description Location
10:00 a.m. Invisible Properties of Air | The Matzkos Legacy Hall
11:00 a.m. God’s Amazing Creatures and Me Wonders of Creation Stage
12:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
1:00 p.m. Did Dinosaurs Evolve into Birds? An Aeronautical Engineer’s Perspective | Kevin Hadsall Legacy Hall
2:15 p.m. Critter Connection Wonders of Creation Stage
3:00 p.m. Fossils and Rocks: Record of Creation and the Flood | Kevin Hadsall Legacy Hall

Descriptions

Workshop and Tour Descriptions

Hands On Science At Home: Discover how to bring science alive in your homeschool through engaging, hands-on experiments that reveal the wonder and order of God's design in creation. In this workshop, families will explore practical, low-cost science activities, all grounded in a biblical worldview that celebrates the Creator behind every discovery.

One Race for Kids: Today children are bombarded with critical race theory, DEI, and other "woke" messages. But the true answer to racism is found in God's Word. As we explore what the Bible and science say about "race," you'll be equipped to pass on a biblical worldview to the next generation.

Detecting Lies: We’re bombarded by messages that contradict the Bible. How can Christians think through any such message and reach a biblical, logical conclusion themselves? Find out in this practical workshop, where you’ll become equipped with a tool kit of biblical critical thinking skills for discerning fact from fiction. From spotting propaganda, to catching logical fallacies, to separating truth from assumption, these tools are not only invaluable for students but also relevant for any Christian in today’s secular culture.

Let’s Sculpt Dragons!: In this hands-on workshop, students will learn about how scientists and artists reconstruct dinosaurs and get to sculpt a colorful dinosaur head that they can take home and display.

Fingerprints: Evidence of Divine Design?: Have you ever wondered what type of fingerprint patterns are on your hands? Did you know that humans are not the only living things with fingerprints? God created each of us with a unique set of fingerprints. The development of fingerprints is still a mystery to scientists, but God in his infinite wisdom understands His intricate design. Fingerprints give us identity, but friction ridge skin also has a specific purpose. In this interactive workshop you will learn about the three types of fingerprint patterns, discover what makes fingerprints unique, and look at your own fingerprints under a magnifier. You will also discover why fingerprints are not evidence of evolution by learning about distinct differences between human fingerprints and animal fingerprints. The beauty and complexity of fingerprint design is truly evidence of the all-powerful Creator God. Join us as we take a look at your fingerprints and discover your unique patterns.

Invisible Properties of Air: The pressure of the atmosphere on the surface of the earth goes unnoticed by most, but understanding this concept is the key to many other important concepts in science. Join Dr. George Matzko and his wife Darlene for interactive demonstrations that will illustrate several properties of air. The orderliness of the universe, including the laws related to air pressure, reflect God’s purposeful design of the universe. You’ll never think about air the same way again!

Travel & Lodging

Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates please book your hotel at arkencounter.com/places-to-stay.

Additional Information

FAQ

Q: Can I register by mail and/or pay by check?
A:
Online registration with credit card payment is the only method by which we can process registrations.

Q: Will I receive registration confirmation through the mail?
A:
When you complete your registration, you should immediately receive confirmation on the screen (with an order number). This is your ticket to the conference. You can show it on your phone or print it off for admission.

Q: How do I get my passes to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter?
A:
Your registration includes a 7-day pass to the Ark and Creation Museum. The ticket you receive with your confirmation will get you on the bus that takes you to the Answers Center, where the conference is held. In the Answers Center, you will receive a name tag that will also serve as your ticket to the Ark and Creation Museum. The pass is valid May 9–21 and must include conference days. Please note that the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum are closed on Sundays.

Q. When and where do I check in?
A.
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM each day of Homeschool Experience at the Ark Encounter Answers Center. You can check in anytime throughout the day. If you plan to visit the Creation Museum first, just show your Homeschool Experience ticket for admission.

Q: Is there a cost for the workshops and do I need to register?
A:
All workshops are free, and seating is filled on a first come, first served basis. You will be asked to show your conference name badge to enter. ALL children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Youth aged 14–17 cannot be considered the responsible adult for younger siblings.

Q: What is the closest airport to the Ark Encounter/Answers Center?
A:
The Greater Cincinnati/N. KY Airport (CVG) is located about 10 minutes from the Creation Museum and 45 minutes from Ark Encounter.

Q: Are there any discounts on hotels?
A:
Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates, please book your hotel at ArkEncounter.com/places-to-stay.

Q: Is there a shuttle from the airport to the museum or the Ark?
A:
There are no shuttles provided from the airport or hotels to the Creation Museum or Ark Encounter. If you fly in, you will need to rent a car. Also, check with your hotel to see if they have a shuttle to and from the airport.

Q: Does registration for the conference include meals?
A:
Meals are not included in registration. Food is sold at the Olive Leaf Café in the Answers Center lobby and Emzara’s Buffet next to the Ark. There may also be other food vendors available as well as “picnic specials” sold in the lower level of the Answers Center for Homeschool Experience guests.

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