It doesn’t take a lot of research to figure out that homeschooling has become a more accepted method of education in the United States. Though there are many states where parents still fight for their rights in home education, you don’t have to go very far to find a person … read more

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Learn Basic Filmmaking with FILM CAMP

Lights, camera…..does your teen want to be in the middle of the “action”?

Whether they are interested in an on-screen role or working behind the camera in the areas of writing, directing or marketing,  Film Camp will help jump start your teen’s movie making dreams.

Crystal Creek Media’s … read more

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Who Doesn’t Love a Mystery?

Bring the Sherlock Holmes in you and plan to participating in this fun and exciting Living History Hunt Saturday night and end your convention experience with an adventure.

What you need to know to participate …

The Saturday Night Special Living History Hunt is for all ages (under the age … read more

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I confess that I am a control freak organizational maniac. That said, you can just imagine what goes into planning to attend the FPEA convention at my home. I have to start several months in advance. Soon after Christmas I start really evaluating the curriculum we have been using for … read more

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Navigating the Exhibit Hall

I’ve heard it said, from a number of first-time Convention goers, that the Exhibit Hall can be rather intimidating. I remember my first time going to Convention and how overwhelmed I was by the enormity of it and by all of the vendors. Going into it I had no idea … read more

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As you walk through the resort, we encourage you to explore the history and enchantment of our St. Augustine Atrium. Reminiscent of the city of St. Augustine and “Old Florida,” the architectural backdrop is designed to evoke the style of Henry Flagler, an entrepreneur and visionary who developed St. … read more

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Feeling a little overwhelmed by it all?
Not sure where to begin or if you should go?

Here are some questions to those answers and more.

Q: I am planning to homeschool for the first time next year – is the FPEA Homeschool Convention too big to attend the first … read more

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Take a tour of Gaylord Palms’ 4.5 acres of beautifully landscaped, lush gardens and winding walkways all located beneath the signature atrium. A member of our horticulture team will lead you on an informative Gardens Tour of the resort’s 3 atriums, showcasing 500,000 individual plants and flowers, including 42 … read more

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We wanted to take some time to introduce you to some of the wonderful highlighted speakers that you will have the opportunity to hear while at convention this year.

Rachael Carmen is a wife and mother, and she is passionate about both. She and Davis have been married 24 years … read more

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We all scream for ice cream! Treat yourself to delectable ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt, made from the purest and finest ingredients at our Haagen- Dazs Ice Cream Shoppe. With flavors like pralines & cream, mint chip and chocolate chip cookie dough, who could resist? For a healthier … read more

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