Kids Mini Painting
Come along on a deep-sea adventure and paint an ominous sea creature.
Elaina Hamilton
Elaina Hamilton has been volunteering with Soonercon since 2016. In 2018 and 2019 she was the Charity Coordinator along with James Smith and Michael Dean. She soon found her favorite part of programming was Children's Programming. Elaina was the Assistant Director of Children's Programming and is now the Head of Children's Programming for Soonercon 34. Through her work with Soonercon, Elaina has played a key roll in developing engaging STEAM activities for children, while also building strong skills in team leadership, program planning, and creating enriching experiences for young attendees.
Her youngest son Nicholas, now 15, also pitches in with Children's Programming as an assistant and content contributor for this year's show. Elaina also volunteers and helps out with her son's Science Olympiad Team. Nicholas is an up-and-coming meteorologist, so they have spent time storm chasing when the weather cooperates.
Elaina's best friend, Jennifer Samson, was the driving force to get Elaina involved with Soonercon, along with her dad Brian Scoles, Sherry Scoles, and Shana Wiessner.
She currently works for Rivus Wellness & Research Institute as a Study Coordinator and trying to save the world one patient at a time. She enjoys reading, especially the Dune books by Frank Herbert and the expanded Duniverse books written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, she is also currently working on reading the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. She has been married to Dale Hamilton for 29 years. Besides their 2 sons, they host two dogs, 2 parrots, 1 pigeon, and 1 cat.
Elaina Hamilton’s Schedule
Treasure Map Making
Create a treasure map with Elaina and then we will take our maps and see whose leads to the hidden treasure at Soonercon! While you make your map, she will tell you the story of Niko of Stormhaven and how he found a MAGICAL treasure map!
Mysterious Treasure Hunt with Elaina
We will take our treasure maps and see where they may lead! We will venture through the halls and ballrooms to see if we can find hidden treasure!
Design a Sail
Come set sail and design a sail! This activity includes custom-made boats and a whole boat load of fun!
Mermaid Crowns and Sailor Hats
With Sara Felix: Which will you choose? Will you be under the sea, or on a boat searching for a legendary treasure? The choice is yours.
Celebrate Your “Fan”dom
Keep cool with us by celebrating your fandom! You can design a paper fan in any way you choose.
Sorting of the Sea Monsters
Dive in and discover who you are as a sea monster! Your destiny awaits you.
Paint a Pal Paintbrushes
Using craft materials and imagination, design an ocean animal, sea monster, or a mermaid out of a paintbrush. This activity lets children practice art and engineering as they put together their creation.
Into the Desert: A Deep Dive into Dune
Frank Herbert’s Dune universe explores far more than desert planets and giant sandworms. The series weaves religion, politics, ecology, genetics, and questions about what it means to be human. This panel takes a closer look at the themes and ideas that make the Duniverse one of the most influential works of science fiction. Join us as we dig into the mythology and meaning behind the spice.
Tentacles, Taboos, and the Deep: Why We’re Drawn to the Unhuman
From ancient sea monster myths to modern anime, horror, and adult fandom, tentacles have evolved into one of the most recognizable, and most curious, symbols in pop culture. But why? What is it about tentacles that makes them so powerful in fantasy, fear, and attraction?
Children's Costume Contest
Calling all young heroes, wizards, and creatures of the deep! The Children’s Costume Contest is a fun, low-key masquerade designed for our younger fans to discover the joy of costuming. This event celebrates creativity and imagination in a supportive environment where kids can show off their hard work to a friendly audience.
Paint a Pal Paintbrushes
Using craft materials and imagination, design an ocean animal, sea monster, or a mermaid out of a paintbrush. This activity lets children practice art and engineering as they put together their creation.
Design a Sail
Come set sail and design a sail! This activity includes custom-made boats and a whole boat load of fun!
Cannonball Run
Can you outrun a cannonball? Come along and play dodgeball to find out!
Get Your Craft On!
There’s no right or wrong way to create here; just drop in, grab some tools, and let your creativity run wild!