MassHOPE Messenger

Promoting and safeguarding home education to the glory of God


May 10, 2013

Welcome to The MassHOPE Messenger, an up-to-the-minute e-mail summary of events and other opportunities for homeschoolers as well as other news items related to home education.

If you have trouble reading the email version, please click here for the online version.

Calendar for future events:

In This Issue...

  1. Convention – Thank you – Lose anything? - 2014 Dates

  2. Vacation with Purpose:  Christian Family Camps and Youth Camps

  3. Generation Joshua/Summit Student Summer Camps/Patrick Henry College Camps

  4. Maxwell Family at TEACH-CT conference June 7-8

  5. Volunteers needed for The Homeschool Foundation

  6. Hopkinton area support group co-op looking for biology teacher/tutor

  7. Summer reading books?  Used Book Superstore Sales this month

  8. Speech Club open house in Acton, May 21, RSVP please

  9. Puerto Rican Cultural Center – "Education begins at home", May 29, Springfield, MA

1. Convention – Thank you – Lose anything? - 2014 Dates

Thank you to all who helped to make a great convention – attendees, volunteers, speakers, vendors.  It wouldn't happen without you.

Lost & Found - Every year we have attendees leave us souvenirs!  Missing anything?  Contact info@masshope.org.

See you at next year's convention.  Plans are already being made for April 24 – 26, 2014. Mark your calendars!

2. Vacation with Purpose:  Christian Family Camps and Youth Camps

These camps were vendors at our convention and have nice camping experiences for students and families.  Why go to a secular resort when you can have Christian fellowship and learn and relax with other Christian families?

Check out:

3. Generation Joshua/Summit Student Summer Camps/Patrick Henry College Camps

Generation Joshua (Gen-J) camps

iGovern West will be held at beautiful Bear Trap Ranch from July 7-13. Students will be immersed in an exciting hands-on scenario as members of Congress. They will learn about our nation's godly history, how they can make a difference today, and how to view politics through a biblical worldview. They will also hear from nationally known Christian leaders and statesmen.

The week-long iGovern West Summer Leadership Camp is $625 per student. Families who are HSLDA members, in full-time ministry, or active/retired military receive a $75 discount. Early bird registration has an additional $35 discount. iGovern West is open to teens ages 14-17.

Please click here to register for iGovern West or for more info.

Gen-J hopes that you consider this life-changing summer leadership camp for your teens.

Summit Christian Ministries

... has openings still in their camp the last week of August.  If your child is headed to college, this is a great camp to get them grounded in their faith and worldview!!  www.summit.org

Patrick Henry College Camps

This summer's camp lineup is filling at a faster rate than last year, so if you haven't registered, please visit the website and reserve your place in one of the seven exciting camps we're offering this summer (see schedule below).

While on the website, check out the descriptions for each camp along with bios for the senior leadership team.  Check out the new Facebook page for continued updates and frequent camp-related announcements.
June 9-15:Strategic Intelligence Camp with SI Graduate Evan Johnson
June 16-22:History Camp, "The Founding Fathers and the Classical Tradition" with PHC History Professor Dr. Douglas Favelo
June 16-29:Mock Trial Camp with PHC Academic Dean, Government Professor, and Mock Trial Coach Dr. Frank Guliuzza
July 7-13:Speech Camp, led by Ethos Publications
July 14-27:Debate Camp, led by Ethos Publications
July 14-20:Presidency Camp with PHC Government Professor Dr. Michael Haynes
July 21-27:Leadership and Vocation Camp with PHC Provost Dr. Gene Edward Veith

4. Maxwell Family at TEACH-CT conference June 7-8

The Maxwells have written many books including Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit and Managers of Their Homes.  The conference is free, an offering is encouraged, and you must pre-register because space is limited.
The Maxwells' website is www.titus2.com

TEACH Welcomes You to our 2013 Family Conference -- FREE!

The Inspire! Conference Featuring the Maxwell Family
June 7th & 8th at Central Baptist Church (Southington, CT)

Friday, June 7th:
5:00 pm -- Family Small-Business Round Table Discussion
7:00 pm -- Be Inspired Bluegrass Concert

Saturday, June 8th:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Workshops for adults and teens, including:
Help for the Time-Pressured Mom
A Father's Greatest Tool
Keeping Our Children's Hearts
Brothers & Sisters, Best Friends Forever
The Keys to Unlocking Your Future (Young Ladies)
Your Time on Track (Young Men)
And Much More... Click here for a full schedule

Although this event is free, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Register On Line

Directions to Central Baptist Church

TEACH, together with the Maxwell Family, is pleased to offer this conference free of charge. We are grateful to the Maxwells for their desire to encourage, exhort and equip homeschool families, and ask that you consider giving them a love offering during their visit with us.

Steve Maxwell will also deliver the "Don't Be Average, Be Inspired!" keynote address during our Graduate Recognition Ceremony, Saturday June 8th 6:30 pm - 8:30pm
For more information on our special graduation dinner or Graduate Recognition Ceremony, click here.

www.teachct.org

5. Volunteers needed for The Homeschool Foundation

Great idea for someone who's wondering, "Is there life after homeschooling?"  Continue to minister to the homeschooling community!

The Home School Foundation is a nationwide organization whose mission is to bless home school families and further the cause of homeschooling.  HSF is the charitable arm of the Home School Legal Defense Association, founded in 1994 as a non-profit 501(c)3.  These two organizations are very closely tied in their mission to help and support the home school community.

Through various funds, HSF offers assistance to homeschooling families with specific needs ... widows, single parents, special needs, military families, curriculum relief, disaster relief, and more.  Many of our state's home school families have been blessed through assistance from HSF this past year.

HSF also works through a volunteer Ambassador program.  Ambassadors work together to identify needs and organize and implement local service projects such as repairing a widow's roof, helping a single mom with yard maintenance, or putting together backpacks of school supplies for home school children who would otherwise do without.  In addition, ambassadors organize fundraisers to benefit home school families in their states who need financial assistance.
Would you please consider volunteering as an ambassador for HSF?  Ambassadors make the work of HSF personal and tangible as they help struggling home school families!  To do so, please visit www.homeschoolfoundation.org/volunteer.

Ricci Black
Coordinator, HSF Ambassador Program
"Many Hands Making a Difference in Your Homeschool Community"
www.homeschoolfoundation.org/volunteer
540-338-8299

6. Hopkinton area support group co-op looking for biology teacher/tutor

Learning Together Tutorials is looking for a high school biology tutor for the 2013-2014 school year.  This is a paid position for our homeschool tutorials.

1.5 hour weekly course using Apologia Biology book on Wednesdays next year for 32 weeks.

Expectations:Contact April Briner through www.learningtogethermass.org

7. Summer reading books?  Used Book Superstore Sales this month

Lots of sales this month at the Used Book Superstores in Danvers, Nashua (NH), Plymouth, Danvers, Salem.  Good time to look for books for casual summer reading or to go with next year's curriculum plans!  See website:  www.usedbooksuperstore.com

8. Speech Club open house in Acton, May 21, RSVP please

TACT  "Totally Awesome Communicators of Truth" - Open House and Public Speaking Demonstration

Tuesday, May 21, 2012, 3:00-5:00 PM at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 54 Hosmer Street (off Route 2), Acton, Mass.

TACT invites you to come and watch a sampling of various speeches typically performed at NCFCA competitive tournaments.  You will hear different types of prepared speeches, both platform and interpretive, and limited preparation speeches.  In addition, there will be a short debate presentation. We will end with Q & A and refreshments.

The TACT Club is open to students aged 12-18. Junior speech is for 8-11 year olds.  TACT members are not required to compete but it is strongly encouraged.  For more information about the league, go to www.ncfca.org.

Please contact Cathy Creed if you plan to attend:  thecreeds@comcast.net

9. Puerto Rican Cultural Center – "Education begins at home", May 29, Springfield, MA

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is hosting a seminar titled, "Education begins at home" (Educacion empieza en la casa).  The tentative date for the event is May 29 during the late afternoon (a time will be provided later), and will occur at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (located at 38 School Street in Springfield, Mass).  The purpose of the seminar will be to educate the parents of Springfield about homeschooling rights and options.  The target audience will be parents whose students are currently, or will be, attending Level 3 and Level 4 schools.  The seminar will allow for the presentation of paid and free homeschooling resources for their children.

Presenters for the seminar include:Refreshments and snacks will be provided, and entrance into the seminar is free.

The Messenger is edited by Carol Arnold, MassHOPE Networking Director. Any questions about items in this e-news can be directed to her at Networking@masshope.org or 978-582-6290.

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