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 for a fun, live event at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 13, 2023! At this one day event, your family will:

hear from impactful guest speakers
witness House/Senate proceedings
lead the pledge of allegiance from the House and Senate floor
interact with hundreds of other homeschooling families from across the state
…and so much more!!!

2023 Speaker Rick Green

Rick Green is known as America’s Constitution Coach. He is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author, and radio host. He and his family travel the nation bringing America’s forgotten history and heroes to life in fun and entertaining ways, with an emphasis on our moral and constitutional heritage. Rick co-hosts the national daily radio program, WallBuilders Live!, with David Barton. Rick’s family also produced Chasing American Legends, an entertaining reality show traveling with comedian Brad Stine and the Green family as they investigate history’s mysteries and the American story. Rick is also the author and executive producer of Constitution Alive, America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution. Rick & his wife, Kara, founded Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a Biblical, historical, & Constitutional Foundation. Through their more than 15,000 Constitution Coaches, they are training and empowering adults across the nation to educate their communities about the Constitution. Rick & Kara have four grown children and three grandchildren.

Homeschool graduate posters displayed in the Capitol

Homeschool Stories needed!

Posters will be displayed at Homeschool Day at the Capitol (Thursday, April 13) 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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Homeschool liberty is a gift; and on this day, we boldly stand in celebration of the freedom we experience that so many fought so tirelessly for. 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
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 Rick Green–”Hope is Alive” (at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203) With so much cultural discord and upheaval, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Join Rick for this promising session as he shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a Biblical, Constitutional, & Historical perspective full of JOY & HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom, and spread HOPE throughout their communities.
11:15am	Lunch (at Central Presbyterian Church) Bring a picnic lunch or pre-order a catered meal (limited availability)
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 Rick Green – Group picture!!
1:15pm	Homeschool Day at the Capitol Wrap-up
1:30pm	Teen Constitution Class by Rick Green (at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203) A crash course in the Constitution, including an explanation of the Constitution versus the COURTstitution and how we can restore our Constitutional Republic. – Geared toward teen and older – $10/person or $25/family (add to your registration)