Kids Moving Mountains and Dr. Seuss Contest

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There are always contests and prizes and ways for marketing companies to gather information about your child, but I do believe that this contest may be something you want to look into. Do your own due diligence.  

 I've never enjoyed a contest that narrows down entries via social media. I'm not sure that is the standard I want to set for my children. I have voted for other people's entries, videos and contests. I'm on the fence...

 Even if you just decide to not enter your child, writing the essay is a wonderful exercise.  
  • A nationwide search for kids who are “Moving Mountains” in the areas Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics (STEAM)
Eligibility:

Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC who are 13 years of age or older as of time of entry. Minors must have parent’s/legal guardian’s permission to participate. Entrant’s nominees must be between 5-18 years of age. Contest starts 3/2/15 at 12:00 PM ET and ends 3/29/15 at 11:59:59 PM ET.

What do Kids Have to Do?
  • Submit an essay  on “How they Will Move Mountains” in one of the STEAM areas. Entries are accepted between March 2 - March 29. 
How are Winners Chosen?
  • Kids, parents and educators will vote on  www.kidsmovingmountains.com. (Yup, a popularity contest.) 
  • The top 10 with the most votes via social media will then be viewed by the contest judges in all areas of STEAM.  
Prizes:
  • One (1) winner is selected from each STEAM area  (total of 5 winners)
  • One (1) Grand prize winner receives a $10,000 Scholarship Grant, ride on Goodyear Blimp, trip to Universal Studios and flights provided by JetBlue
  • (4) winners will receive a $5,000 Scholarship Grant
© Diane Chase is the author of the Adirondack Family Activities™ guidebook series, Adirondack Family Time™guidebooks have easy Adirondack family hikes, Adirondack swimming holes, Lake Placid Olympic activities, Adirondack trivia, Adirondack horseback rides, Adirondack snowshoe family trails and more. Look for the Adirondack family guidebook online or bookstores/museums/sporting good stores. Diane is currently working on the next Adirondack Family Activities™ guide.

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