2010 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge: One gifted middle school student will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds for submitting short video that communicates the science behind a possible solution for a safety or security issue present in everyday life. For more information, log on to www.youngscientistchallenge.com. Deadline is May 27.
2010 Trash To Treasure Competition: PBS Kids Go challenges kids ages 5-19 to to recycle, reuse and re-engineer everyday materials into new inventions. Complete instructions and entry form available at PBSKIDSGO.org/designsquad/contest. Deadline is Sept. 5.
Austin Girls’ Choir Auditions: Girls ages 8-to-18 are invited to audition for one of the best treble choirs in the country. Partial financial aid available. For more information, call Choir Director Sara Burden-McClure at 453-0884 or visit austin.girlschoir.com.
Duke TIP 4th/5th Grade Talent Search: This talent search helps academically talented young people become inspired to learn through exciting educational opportunities (including above-level testing). Kids are formally recognized, praised for their performance, and sent a clear message that continuing to develop their intelligence can be fun and fulfilling. $20-74. For more information, log on to www.tip.duke.edu. You may also email tguidry@tip.duke.edu or call 473-8400.
Extend-A-Care Kids Sign-Up Special: Receive free registration and a $25 discount when enrolling in Summer Camps or 2010-11 school-year care. Please mention Parent:Wise to receive this offer. info@eackids.org, www.eackids.org or 472-9402
Saturday STEM Academy: Kids in 9th-12th grades are invited to apply for this unique series of science & engineering workshops in which they’ll learn robotics and much more. Academy is FREE for all students accepted to the program! Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St. ablofters@htu.edu or 505-3163
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