Rules & Regulations

Here's what you need to do to enter the contest:

  1. Click here to read our Rules & Regulations document (.pdf). You must have your parent or guardian read it and agree to it.
  2. Make your video!
  3. Create a YouTube account if you don't already have one. You can use a parent's account if you are under 18, or create your own account with your own email address. Make sure you get your parent's permission before setting up your account.
  4. Upload your video to YouTube:
    Go to the What's Cool About Homeschool Group page on YouTube and click "Join the Group". Choose Add videos form top right of page. Select videos from your lists of videos to add to this group. Your videos should appear on the left side of the page. Check the box and then click the "Add to Group" button. Click "Done"
  5. Email us at videocontest@laurelsprings.com and let us know that you've entered the contest. Please send us your name, age, and the name of the YouTube account holder.
  6. Tell all your friends to vote for you and enter their own videos!

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Size: Video entries must be 60 seconds or less, and no more than 100MB

Format: Videos from digital cameras, camcorders, and phones are all acceptable if they're in .wmv, .avi, .mov, or .mpg format. Please avoid filming any copyrighted material such as music, logo-apparel, etc.

Language: All entries must be in English (no sub-titles)