Join us June 3–6, 2027 at Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
What to expect
Keynotes, workshops, an exhibit hall, meals, and evening activities for the whole family. Check the schedule for session times and register when you are ready.
Evenings
Thursday Night
Traveling Dinosaur Fossils Night
Thursday & Friday · 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm · McHie Lobby
Teen & Young Adult Activities
A special time of fellowship is planned – fun, games, meeting new people, and encouragement. Get connected – laugh a little – create some lasting memories with new friends – have a blast with others your age! There will be two different groups, 13-16 year olds and 17 and up.
Friday night
3 Heath Brothers Concert
Friday · 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Book Club: The Great Tech Reset
Reclaiming Real Life for Christian Families.
Most tech-parenting books focus on managing screens and online safety. The Great Tech Reset goes deeper by helping parents understand how technology shapes identity, relationships, habits, and faith. Rather than simply teaching kids to use technology less, this book helps parents raise children who are less vulnerable to technology’s false promises and more drawn to real life with God, real relationships, and what is true and lasting.
Grab your copy here
Friday · 8:30 – 9:30 pm · Perry Rec Center Foyer
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
Then Sings My Soul – an old-fashioned Hymn Sing. Our 3rd annual! We’ll have a few hymnals available – if you have your own, bring it! Enjoy this sweet time praising the Lord together in song.
Friday · 8:30 – 9:30 pm
GAMES!!
Are you ready to roll? Board games, card games, and your favorite games! The Tiger Den will be the spot for fun, laughter, and meeting new friends. We’ll have some games available, but if you have a favorite game, bring it!
Mornings
Friday morning · 6:30 – 7:30 am
Dads and Donuts
Saturday morning · 6:30 – 7:30 am
Moms and Muffins
Daily · 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Coffee and Bagels for young adults
Young adults ages 18 – 35ish
Bring your own coffee and join us for bagels provided by ICHE.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday · 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Daily Free Time Activities!
- Climbing Wall
- Game Room including: Pool table, ping-pong, skeeball, air hockey, and table shuffleboard
- Swimming pool (per ONU: Men must wear modest trunks. Women must wear modest one-piece bathing suits.)
- Basketball (Birchard Gymnasium)
- Tennis
- Volleyball (McHie Arena)
- Disc Golf
- Bubbles and Chalk outside activity (outside McHie/Chalfant Hall)
Kid-Friendly
Daily Activities
- Bubbles and Chalk – outside activity (outside McHie/Chalfant Hall)
- Giant BOGGLE with lots of prizes throughout the Conference – in Perry Center Lobby
- Scavenger Hunt – pick up list at info table in Perry Lobby
KidZone in the Exhibit Hall
- Giant Checkers & Chess
- Coloring & Crafts
- Service project
- Puzzles
Free-Time Activities (included with your registration)
- Swimming Pool and Lazy River
- Climbing Wall
- Game Room including: pool, ping-pong, skeeball, air hockey, table shuffleboard
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Please note
Neither ICHE nor ONU provides childcare or any supervision of minors. Parents are solely responsible for the safety, welfare, conduct, and supervision of their children under 18 years of age at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not seeing your question? Email us at info@iche.org.
Registration
When does standard registration open?
Standard registration opens January 1, 2027. Walk-in registration starts after May 1.
What is included in Registration?
You, your spouse, your non-homeschooling grandparents, and your non-homeschooling pastor are all included in your Conference registration. Also included are: all keynotes and workshops (excluding the hands-on workshops with a fee), audio recordings of the entire conference (standard registration only), access to our large Exhibit Hall, conference handbook, ICHE app, special evening events, and all the wonderful amenities on the Olivet University campus!
What does “Spouse Free” mean on Registration?
Your registration fee covers the cost of you and your spouse. Pay one fee for both mom and dad. “Spouse free” cannot be used to cover the registration for a friend or a child.
Can we bring Grandparents?
Yes! Non-homeschooling grandparents are invited to join you for FREE. Just include them on your registration.
I cannot attend the Conference every day. Can I get a discount?
No, we do not offer individual day pricing or discounts. Standard registration is less than walk-in pricing after May 1. We also offer special discounts for single parents, parents of preschoolers, and missionary families. Full Conference registration covers all events throughout the conference weekend. We encourage families to participate for the entire weekend.
Do you offer missionary families a discount?
Yes! Please contact ICHE’s office at info@iche.org for details.
Do you offer parents of preschoolers a discount?
Yes! Please contact ICHE’s office at info@iche.org for details.
Parents of preschoolers must be first-time conference attendees whose oldest child is 5 years of age or younger.
Do you offer single parents a discount?
Yes! Please contact ICHE’s office at info@iche.org for details.
Do you offer Volunteer Scholarships for the Conference?
Yes, we do! Working scholarships are available with reimbursement of $10 per hour, up to four hours, returned from the registration fee. Children ages 13 and up attending with a parent may work alongside that parent for $5 per hour, up to two hours per child – maximum four hours per family. If you sign up to help, please be faithful to your commitment. We will be counting on you!
For more information and to sign up, please email Volunteers@iche.org
I missed some sessions I wanted to go to. Are recordings of the workshops available?
All standard registrations include audio recordings of the entire conference for free. After standard registration ends on May 1, 2027, recordings are $49 on-site. They can also be purchased after the conference at the ICHE online store.
Do you offer Refunds?
Please contact info@iche.org with your request. Except for emergencies, there will be no refunds after May 1, 2027. A service fee of $25 will be deducted from all refunds.
I forgot to register for something. Can I add it now?
Please contact info@iche.org with your request.
Kids
Can my children attend? What do you offer for kids during the Conference?
Yes, children are welcome to attend. Children ages 4 and older are $20 each with a family maximum of $60 (standard registration). Children 3 and under are FREE. While we do not offer a children’s program, we offer Kid-Friendly workshops as well as many fun family activities. Children are also welcome to join parents in workshops. In consideration of all attendees, we do ask that all noisy children (even happy noises) be removed immediately from any speaking session. Just a reminder, neither ICHE nor ONU provide childcare or supervision of minors. Parents are responsible for the safety, welfare, conduct, and supervision of their children under 18 years of age at all times. We welcome the whole family and appreciate parents taking responsibility for their children. Thank you.
What will my child do when they attend the Conference?
- Attend sessions with you
- Attend special Kid-Friendly sessions with a parent, grandparent, or older sibling
- Visit KidZone in the Exhibit Hall for fun, family-supervised activities
Lodging
Is there lodging available?
Yes! Lodging is available at very reasonable prices in Olivet’s campus housing. A variety of options are available. Standard registration is required. Please keep in mind that ONU’s campus is open, and children should be accompanied at all times.
What is provided in the on-campus lodging?
Olivet housing options are campus apartments that include one or two bedrooms and a full private bath. All beds are twin beds. Linens are optional. A $12 per-person linen service fee applies if you want them; select how many when you register, or bring your own. Most housing has kitchens with a full-size stove and refrigerator, but no cookware, tableware, or microwaves. Common area furniture is sparse, consisting of desks and chairs. Lamps are not provided. (Tour inside a 2-bedroom apartment.)
Meals
Is food available for purchase on-site?
Meals in the Olivet dining hall must be purchased with your standard registration. Only pre-paid meals are offered in the dining hall. Only those with prepaid meal tickets from standard registration are allowed into the dining hall.
Coffee
Yes, coffee will be available.
You can purchase coffee on Thursday and Friday from the Happy Crab Coffee truck, and on Saturday, from LoveALatte inside the Perry Center Lobby.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes! You are welcome to bring your own meals, snacks, and drinks.
* Food is not allowed in Centennial Chapel.
Exhibit Hall
What time is the Exhibit Hall open?
Thursday, June 3rd: 2:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, June 4th: 10:15 am – 7:00 pm (closed 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
Saturday, June 5th: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Do you offer Exhibit Hall-only passes?
No, we do not offer exhibit hall-only passes.
Campus
What is there to do after workshops are over each day?
There are lots of complementary activities included in your registration to do during free time. PLUS all the exciting evening activities ICHE has planned for you – make sure to check out the schedule. Olivet amenities include: The Climbing Wall, Game Room, Basketball, Tennis, Disc Golf, Volleyball, and the swimming pool. Be sure to check the schedule for other Exciting Evening Activities.
Is there a fee to park?
No! There is FREE on-site parking.
How can I get the app?
You can download the app here.
Is there a map of ONU available?
Yes. Maps of buildings and the campus are on the ICHE event app and will be in the printed handbook. Click here for the campus map.
Not seeing your question? Email us at info@iche.org.