Contests and Experiences - Parents
Are you interested in history? Jamestown Day features maritime demonstrations, storytelling, family friendly tours, archaeology, and this year one of the Jamestown Settlement’s ships will sail in the James River marking the 405th anniversary of the 1607 founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony. Click here for Kids Museum guides.
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Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences Day May 19, 2012
Is Marine Science interesting? Join the College of William and Mary at Gloucester Point for exhibits, children's activities, seining on the York River, lab tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures and more all free!
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2012 National Geographic Kids Nautilus Patch Contest
Design a patch and learn about underwater exploration: Your artwork could go on an undersea adventure aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus. Learn about robotics and underwater exploration then draw and write about it. Read the rules here.
Entry Form
Entries must be postmarked before or on May 7, 2012
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VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries celebrates photography with the Kids ‘n Fishing Photo Contest. In celebration of National Fishing Week. Win a rod and reel and lure and tackle assortment. Photos must be postmarked on or before June 16,2012.
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2011-2012 NCDA Poetry and Poster Contest Winners
Take a look at our state finalists. National winners will be posted on the NCDA website by April 20, 2012.
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Rock around the World – NASA needs your rocks!
Send in your rock to Arizona State University to help Mars scientists understand the red planet.
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