Star Program-Youth/Children

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 GKRCLC youth apply academic skill to community needs.

1. Workshops
2. Tutoring
3.  Field Trips
4. Community service projects

Opportunities for leadership

1. Youth lead activities
2. Public speaking, peer to peer

A strong support network for youth to engage in a variety recreational activities(games, sports, dance, etc.) youth have input on types of recreation that interest them.

If your child like to participate please apply.

Topic: Who Has Been Your Greatest Influencer?

We encourage you to use your creative writing style to make your essay stand out to the reader. Tell us interesting facts about your experience during the remote learning process, and share your personal opinion on why you think you should be back in school or should not be back in school.

Guidelines  By submitting an essay, you are agreeing to accept and comply with all rules.

• All essays must be to the topic
• Essays should be 250 words or less
• Entries must be typed , double-spaced, in 12- point Time New Roman.
• Essays must be done by the youth themselves.
• Only one (1) essay may be submitted by each youth.
• Your essay will be disqualified if it does not meet the requirement or is submitted after the submission date March 1, 2022 midnight.

Age Category

• Ages 12-17

Judging

• Essays will be judged on creativity, and originality of thought, grammar, spelling, judgment and Clarity.
• Essays will be reviewed by selected judges outside of the  Grandparent and Kin Raising Children Lake County (GKRCLC) organization.

Awards  First, Second, Third place winner be selected in each age category.

• 1st place:  $100.00
• 2nd place: $50.00
• 3rd place:  $25.00

Winning essays will be posted on the Grandparent and Kin Raising Children Lake County Website and Facebook page.

Deadline   Your essay must be submitted electronically on or by  March 1, 2022 at midnight.