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Summer Youth Writing Challenge

Introducing our first ever Summer Youth Writing Challenge!

A writing contest for students in Grades 1-12 to share their ideas and creativity with the world!

Here at The Salvation Army, we believe that all children and youth have a voice, and ideas to share. This contest was created to help motivate and inspire children and youth in our community to step out of their comfort zone, develop new creative ideas, and put them into amazing literary works.

This contest is FREE to enter!

All student participants are also welcome to attend one of our free Summer Youth Writing Workshops! 

Contest Submission Deadline: August 19, 2024

Poetry

Theme: Perseverance or Overcoming Obstacles

Personal Essay

Topic: If you could change the world, where would you start?

Original Short Story

Theme: Making a difference

Entry Categories and Topics

Divisions

Primary: Grades 1-3

Junior: Grades 4-6

Intermediate: Grades 7-9

Senior: Grades 10-12

Virtual submissions and completed entry forms can be emailed to tianna.evans@salvationarmy.ca

Physical submissions and completed entry forms can also be dropped off in person at 71 Maitland Terrace, Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm

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