Colorado Homeschool Day at the Capitol
Do you cherish the LIBERTIES we have in this country, including homeschooling freedom?
Then join hundreds of other Homeschool families at the Colorado Homeschool Day at the Capitol for a fun and educational event. Stand with other Colorado homeschoolers at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 11, 2024! Come for the full day or just the rally and show your support for homeschool freedom in Colorado. 2024 is the 30th anniversary, join us for this special day.
At this one day event, your family will:
- Hear from impactful guest speakers
- Witness House/Senate proceedings
- Participate in the pledge of allegiance from the House and Senate
- Interact with hundreds of other homeschooling families from across the state
- Stand for homeschool freedom with hundreds of other Colorado homeschool families at the at the Capitol rally
- …and so much more!!!
2024 Speaker — Kevin Boden, Esq. Attorney and Director of HSLDA International
Kevin and his wife, Wendi, have 8 children and have been homeschooling parents for 16 years. They have homeschooled in three countries and six states. Kevin is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL) and received his J.D. from Seattle University. Kevin served for 13 years in full-time military service and continues his service as a Lt. Colonel in the Alaska Air National Guard. As HSLDA staff attorney and Director of HSLDA International, Kevin serves as the primary contact for members in 11 states (including Colorado!) and directs HSLDA’s international program, working to expand homeschooling freedom around the globe. He is passionate about the freedom to homeschool, the blessings of being a husband and dad, most things outdoors, and spending time with his family.
Homeschool Stories needed!
Posters will be displayed at Homeschool Day at the Capitol (Thursday, April 11th) throughout the Capitol lobby, to showcase achievements, memories, adventures, and experiences from homeschooling. We want hundreds of families represented — let’s fill up the Capitol!
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The deadline to submit your Story Poster is Monday, April 1st.
Homeschool liberty is a gift; and on this day, we boldly stand together in celebration of the freedom we experience that so many fought so tirelessly for. Colorado Homeschool Day at the Capitol is an interactive opportunity designed to create a memorable family experience, but also to educate the homeschooling community of the value of homeschool liberty and ways your whole family can be involved in the ongoing battle for homeschool freedom.
Tentative Schedule
Time | Details |
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8:15am | Arrive early!! It takes time to find parking, go through security, and find a seat before the House and Senate begin. |
9:00am | Opening of the House & Senate Homeschoolers will be recognized and will lead pledge of allegiance. Watch the proceedings on the House/Senate Floor |
9:00am | Family Interactive Activity Booths (open from 9:00am-11:00am) – Flag History and Etiquette – How a Bill becomes a law – Living History – Scavenger Hunt – Bill of Rights – Colorado History Other Activities: – Get your picture taken at the photo booth – Take a self-guided tour of the Capitol (booklet provided) |
10:00am | Special Message from guest speaker, Bill Jack |
11:15am | Lunch Bring a picnic lunch or pre-order a Chick-fil-A sack lunch (limited availability). Lunch will be served at the Knights of Columbus building. |
12:15pm | Rally on the West Steps – National anthem – Resolution of home education day in Colorado – Legislative update & recognition of legislators – Group prayer – Keynote address by Kevin Boden, Esq. Attorney and Director of HSLDA International – Group picture!! |
1:15pm | Homeschool Day at the Capitol Wrap-up |
Past Homeschool Day at the Capitol events
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