Children's Art Contest

The purposed of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to engage kids grades 3-12 to create art with the theme “My Healthy Lifestyle”. The goal of the art contest is to convey messages about obesity, diet and exercise, sleep and limiting screen time.  Eligibility: Public or private school or homeschooled students grades 3-12. In the event a winner is homeschooled, the matching cash prize amount will be donated to a school or a homeschooling program of the winner’s choice in the U.S.A. or the country in which the entrant resides.  Amount Available: Not specified; first-place winners will receive a $500 prize, with $500 for the child’s school; a trip to attend the 2011 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in
Boston, on Saturday, October 15. The winners are provided with up to $1,000 in travel expenses to be used for airfare and meals. The AAP will make the hotel arrangements. The second-place winners will receive $250, with $250 for the child’s school.  Deadline:  July 16, 2012  Click here for more information and to apply.

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