Meet the Duggars

How would you like to shake hands with the Duggars? They may be coming to a location near you!

October 6-13, 2012 

Duggars to attend Alert Academy Family Camp in Big Sandy, Texas

This year's theme is We Hold These Truths

Visit the Alert Academy website for details and registration information

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to speak and sign books 

SOS Ministries' Hope For the Hopeless Banquet and Silent Auction

   Kapok pavilion:
   923 N McMullen Booth Rd
   Clearwater, FL 33759

Tickets: $30/attendee (includes full-course meal)

Click here to reserve your seat

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

Michelle Duggar to speak at the Hearts at Home North Central Conference

Mayo Civic Center

30 Civic Center Drive S. E., Rochester, Minnesota

Click here to register

Deal: Bring Three, Come for Free (Click for details)

*Update: The Hearts at Home Colorado Springs Conference has been canceled.

Duggars' Close Call with Tornadoes

While tornadoes raged in the South early last week, the Duggars were on their way to an ATI homeschool conference in Big Sandy, Texas. At one point during the conference, all two thousand families were told to seek shelter in an inner room, where they joined together in a chorus of "Amazing Grace." While they sang, a tornado touched down only five miles from the camp. Now that's a close call! Thankfully, everyone was safe, and the Duggars, the Bates, and all the other homeschool families were able to enjoy the rest of the conference.

Do you live in an area where tornadoes are common?

Big Fun in Big Sandy

What are the Duggars up to these days? All this week, the family is down in Big Sandy, Texas, at a regional conference put on by the Advanced Training Institute (ATI).

"It's going to be an exciting week," Jim Bob told KLTV, "and we're glad to be here."

The annual conference features seminars for parents, a variety of programs for children and teens, and plenty of opportunities to fellowship with over two thousand other homeschool families.

For Josh and Anna, who are also at the event, Big Sandy holds a "big" place in their hearts. It was at the 2006 conference that they first met. After chatting for a while, Anna knew that there was something special about Josh. For Josh, it was love at first sight. 

Do you homeschool your kids? Have you ever been to a homeschool conference?