Check Out these Competitions & Contests for KIDS, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS!
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(Grades 5-8):17th Annual Rubber Band Contest
The challenge: to design and create a working invention/artwork that incorporates at least 1 rubber band. Entrants choose to compete in one of two divisions: 1) Arts & Leisure Division; or 2) Science & Engineering Division. All inventions/artworks must be original. Each entry must be submitted by one student working alone, with the sponsorship of parent(s) and/or a teacher/mentor.”
“Team up to build a cardboard boat and sail across the pool. You and up to three other teammates will be challenged to build a boat out of cardboard. One participant per team will then enter the boat and attempt to sail across the pool. We’ll provide the supplies you supply the ingenuity. Additional rules and bonuses will be detailed at the event. Register each member of your team. Solo participants will be assigned to a team on the day of event.”
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: $10.00 Gwinnett Resident and $20.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident
Where: West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center, 4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, Ga 30071
“If entering the international Fish Art Contest, students can choose to feature any wild fish in its habitat. Go Fish Georgia Award contest participants will select a native state fish species, or one introduced to the state, commonly sought by anglers.”
(Middle and high school students): The World of 8 Billion Challenge
“Create a one minute video that addresses one of this year’s global topics, suggests a sustainable solution, and connects how human population growth impacts that topic.”
(Ages 6-11): STEM – Engineering | Lego Zipline Challenge at the Library
“Join us for a STEM challenge! We will learn about gravity and friction, then build our own ziplines out of Lego in a competition.
This program will focus on engineering principles of gravity and friction. We will have a Lego building challenge to put what we learn into action and see who can design the safest zipline for their passengers.”
The 10th Annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival’s Kid’s Q competition will take place on March 8, 2025, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Young grillers ages 6-10 and 11-15 can compete in their respective age brackets, cooking ground beef entries large enough for six samples. Each Kid’s Q team has a $25 entry fee, and participants must follow specific guidelines for a fun and fair competition.
“Join us for March Mathness, where you can put your math skills to the test in a fun, competitive atmosphere! Participants will engage in a jeopardy-style game, answering questions that challenge their mathematical knowledge. It’s a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, and show off your math prowess while enjoying a spirited competition with friends. Don’t miss out on the chance to win prizes and celebrate your love for math.”
“Artists create their Doodles using any materials they want. From crayons, clay, to found objects. This year, we’re welcoming more mediums of digital art, including virtual reality paintings, videos of stop-motion, songs, and poems.”
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual competition inviting students in grades 5–8 to submit a 1–2 minute video presenting an innovative solution to a real-world problem. Participants have the opportunity to win a $25,000 grand prize, the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist,” and a mentorship with a 3M scientist. The 2025 challenge is open from January 8 to May 1, 2025.
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) hosts an annual essay contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works among students worldwide. The 2025 contest invites participants to analyze a specific element from Austen’s novels—such as a word, motif, symbol, or activity—by examining its use in two contrasting or complementary scenes, and discussing the roles it plays and Austen’s intent. Submissions are due by June 2, 2025, and winners in high school, college/university, and graduate divisions will receive scholarships, JASNA memberships, and other prizes
Kids 13+ – Ranger Rick Photo Contest Kids 13 and under can enter any nature-themed photo they’ve taken on their own using a camera or phone camera app. Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow. Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick’s “Your Best Shots” Magazine Award. Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in Ranger Rick magazine’s December–January, April, and August issues.
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