Film Camp Is Coming to the 2012 Convention!

Here’s a press release we just received about Crystal Creek Media’s Film Camp—which is coming to the 2012 Virginia Homeschool Convention! Watch for registration details soon.

ENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSEMENTS FOR FILM CAMP BY DR. JAY WILE & DR. JEFF MYERS
In March of 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri, dozens of teenagers sat spellbound while listening to two speakers at the annual homeschool conference. As Crystal Creek Media representatives shared the trials and triumphs of filmmaking on their latest production, CREED OF GOLD, children and teens alike furiously took notes in the hopes that one day they too could make movies. Almost every child dreams of being an actor or actress at some point in his or her life; yet, so few from the Christian community ever enter the film world. Why? Not because the young people lose interest, but because there is limited opportunity to learn.

This convention season Crystal Creek Media will be offering a film camp specifically designed to introduce teenagers to the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully enter the film industry. Already, Film Camp has received glowing endorsements from homeschool leaders such as Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Jay Wile. President of Summit Ministries, a ministry dedicated to raising up young leaders with a solidly Christian worldview, Dr. Jeff Myers wrote:

“I’ve read over the materials about this new film camp and thought, ‘What a fantastic idea!’ My wife, Danielle, and I have known the Knudsens for more than 15 years and have been so pleased to see them exercising their passion for the things of Christ by engaging the culture of film-making. I fully expect that this film camp will provide a high-energy, creative way for homeschool students to learn discernment, creativity, and hard work while focusing on how to share their own stories as part of God’s Great Story.”

Along with author and speaker Dr. Myers, Film Camp is also endorsed by Dr. Jay Wile, another name widely recognized as a leader in the Christian homeschool community. Perhaps best known as author and instructor for Apologia’s science curriculum, Dr. Jay Wile is also a published playwright and a veteran of the stage. During the summer of 2010, Dr. Jay played a leading role in CREED OF GOLD. Another strong endorser of Film Camp, Dr. Jay Wile expressed his approval of Crystal Creek Media:

“I had the privilege of working with Daniel Knudsen and Crystal Creek Media as an actor in the film Creed of Gold. The production was organized, well run, and quite a lot of fun. If you want to learn about film making, I would encourage you to learn from this group!”

Along with endorsements from Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Jay Wile, Film Camp is also generating excitement across the United States as homeschooling families plan to attend a presentation of Film Camp at their local homeschool convention.

For more information on Film Camp, visit http://filmcamp.crystalcreekmedia.com. Additional information on CREED OF GOLD is available at www.creedofgold.com.

Note: Film Camp will be coming to the 2012 convention! Watch for details soon.

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Convention 2011: Enjoy the Pictures!

Thanks to Seth Fisher (Through My Lens Photography) and Philippe Monk (HEAV/Living Story Photography), we have some wonderful pictures of the 2011 Virginia Homeschool Convention to share with you! We hope they bring back lots of memories, and that the inspiration and encouragement you received at the convention is carrying on into your new school year.

Enjoy the photos, and remember this year’s theme: you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13)!

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We have WINNERS!

THANK YOU for your patience and participation in HEAV’s first Facebook Party & Blog Giveaway! We all had a wonderful time. Therefore, without further ado…we have WINNERS!!!

(We have listed the first names of our winners for privacy. You will be notified from the sponsor of your giveaway with further details and instructions on claiming your prize.)

Katie won a copy of Kids Love Virginia: A Family Travel Guide to Exploring “Kid-Tested” Places in Virginia…Year Round from KidsLoveTravel.com!

Katrina won a copy of How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids from Apologia!

Jane won a copy of the Astronomy Presentation, “Tour of the Solar System” from Home School Astronomy!

Holly won a copy of HomeSchool-HomeStudy kit from The Five Finger Paragraph!

Lynda won a “Set of 4 Small Charts” from Doorposts!

Lisa won a hard copy and an audio book (so Mom can read and Dad can listen on his commute!) of Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching and Appreciating Boys from Raising Real Men!

Sheri won a CD of Hero Tales from Raising Real Men!

Victoria, Christine, and Angela won a Schoolhouse Planner on CD (each winner will be allowed to choose the planner she would like) from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine!

Robert, Michele, Shannon, Jennifer, and Tamala all won a one-year subscriptions to the Old Schoolhouse Magazine!

Joy won an activity book (her choice of either the one for ages 2-6 or for ages 6-12) from Character Tales!

Amy won two of the ten Character Tales Posters from Character Tales!

Melissa won The Core by Leigh A. Bortins from Classical Conversations!

Jennifer won Classical Christian Education Made Approachable from Classical Conversations!

Ashley won a free T-shirt from Liberty University!

Alyssa and Erin each won a $15 gift certificate from Sign with Me VA!

Meghan and Mae each won a 3-week class (does not include books and materials) from Sign with Me VA!

Kristina won an e-audio talk titled “Humor & Other Motivators in Teaching” from The Institute for Excellence in Writing!

Candace won a copy of Rick Green’s “Leader’s Edge” Communication Package from Rick Green of WallBuilders!

Kari won a copy of Lives of the Signers of the Declaration from Rick Green of WallBuilders!

Homeschoolfamily won the book Freedom’s Frame from Rick Green of WallBuilders!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!
Courtney won a FREE, three-day couple’s convention registration to the HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention!!!

Congratulations!!!

(Our thanks again to Melanie Young with Raising Real Men for her encouragement and suggestions and for contributing two wonderful giveaways, and to all our exhibitors who contributed so many fabulous giveaways! Be sure to visit their websites and stop by their booths at the convention…as well as browse the rest of the Exhibit Hall! There will be 176 different companies (311 booths) there with all sorts of FABULOUS resources!)

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GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!

Here it is folks: the GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!!

~ 1 FREE three-day couple’s convention registration! ~

Go ahead–leave your comment for a chance to WIN!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so we can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

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KIDS LOVE TRAVEL Giveaway!!!

Are you looking for fun “kid-tested” locations to visit with your children this summer? This is the e-book for you!

“Family Travel Mom” and best-selling author of KIDS LOVE TRAVEL books, Michele Zavatsky, has visited over 5,000 kid-friendly places.

Leave your comment below for a chance to win KIDS LOVE TRAVEL‘s giveaway: One FREE KIDS LOVE VIRGINIA – A Family Travel Guide to Exploring “Kid-Tested” Places in Virginia…Year Round!

(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss KIDS LOVE TRAVEL at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 104.

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The Five Finger Paragraph Giveaway!

A big thank to The Five Finger Paragraph for giving away a HOMESCHOOL/HOMESTUDY KIT, Grades K-12, e-book!

The HomeSchool/HomeStudy Kit of The Five Finger Paragraph© are applicable to all grades — K-12. This e-book kit is 100+ pages in length and is 4.3 MB in size. The HomeSchool/HomeStudy Kit contains:

• 1 Parent Edition
• 1 Student Edition
• 5 WallCharts
• Bonuses -Bookmarkers and Quick Guide Cards®

Leave a comment below for a chance to win!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss The Five Finger Paragraph at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 719.

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Classical Conversations Book Giveaway!

Classical Conversations (CC) is offering two books to be given away. Here’s you chance! Enter your comment below. We’ll be selecting two winners from those who comment!

The Core by Leigh A. Bortins
Product Description
In the past, correct spelling, the multiplication tables, the names of the state capitals, and the American presidents were basics that all children were taught in school. Today, many children graduate without this essential knowledge. Most curricula today follow a haphazard sampling of topics with a focus on political correctness instead of teaching students how to study. Leigh Bortins, a leading figure in the homeschooling community, is having none of it. She believes that there are core areas of knowledge that are essential to master. Without knowing the multiplication tables, children can’t advance to algebra. Without mastery of grammar, students will have difficulty expressing themselves. Without these essential building blocks of knowledge, students may remember information–but they will never possess a broad and deep understanding of how the world works. In this book, Bortins gives parents the tools and methodology to implement a rigorous, thorough, and broad curriculum based on the classical model, including the following:

• Rote memorization to cement knowledge
• Systematic learning of geography, historical facts, and timelines
• Reading the great books and seminal historical documents instead of adaptations and abridged editions
• Rigorous training in math and the natural sciences

Classical Christian Education Made Approachable
Product Description
As a modern parent, are you intimidated at the prospect of building a classical, Christian education for your family? Let this booklet show you a blueprint for the tools of learning! Learn how you too can build your family’s home-centered, classical education using the building blocks of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

Go ahead…enter your comment for a chance to WIN!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss Classical Conversations at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 507.

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Doorposts Giveaway!

O.K., here’s your chance to win something from Doorposts that every family could use–a Set of 4 Small Charts!!!
Product Description: Set of four laminated, color, page-size charts. Includes the If-Then Chart, the Blessing Chart, the Brother Offended Checklist (with book), and the Go-to-the-Ant Chart. These 8.5″ x 11″ versions are offered in response to requests for smaller charts. If you’re tight on wall space, or looking for a more durable version of these helpful charts, you’ll love this new format!

Enter a comment below for your chance to WIN!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss Doorposts at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 731.

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Apologia Giveaway: Rachael Carman’s book “How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids”

Thank You to Apologia for this giveaway!

Product Info – How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids by Rachael Carman
Rachael Carman is a homeschooling mom of seven children. Davis and Rachael Carman are the owners of Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. How well do you really know your kids? What has God shown you about who they are and who they will become? He has sent these children into your home at this specific time for His glorious purposes. Indeed, you have been invited on the adventure of a lifetime, a journey on which you will see walls fall, seas parted, and giants slain. You don’t need special skills or training for this journey—you need only to seek God and hold tight to His mighty hand! As with so many things, the first step to having a heart for your children is knowing your heavenly Father. As you seek daily to share His heart for your children, keep this inspirational book close at hand.

What a powerful book! Please leave a comment below for your chance to WIN!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss Apologia at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 330.

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Home School Astronomy Giveaway – “Tour of the Solar System”!

Up next…

Home School Astronomy Presentation’s “Tour of the Solar System.”

Product Description: Do you need the light-speed tour of the entire solar system all in one lesson? Home School Astronomy Tour Company is able to accommodate you! Only half our solar system is filled with planets. Find out what the other half is full of. Did you know that we are not the only solar system of planets in the galaxy?

Leave a comment below for a chance to win!
(Be sure to leave a valid e-mail so the company can notify if you win! Winners will be chosen Friday, June 3, 2011.)

Don’t miss Home School Astronomy at this year’s convention! They’ll be in booth 132.

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