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Jamestown Day May 12th, 2012

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.

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!

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

Commonwealth of VA Campaign 2012 Poster Contest

Each year the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) partners with the Department of Education to encourage school-aged children (grades K-12) to participate in developing poster art to support the fall campaign. Entries due May 7th. Theme this year: “Virginia is for Givers” Cash prizes will be awarded to the grand prize winner and to the first, second and third place winners in primary, middle and high-school categories.

Instructions and Entry Forms

Virginia State Parks Programs

Explore what is happening at your favorite Virginia State Park from photography and papermaking to building a bird or bat house. Check out what is happening near you.

Botball Educational Robotics Program

Botball Educational Robotics Program: engages middle and high school aged students in a team-oriented robotics competition based on national science education standards. By designing, building, programming, and documenting robots, students use science, engineering, technology, math, and writing skills in a hands-on project that reinforces their learning.

KIPR Video Showcase

Need something fun and educational to do with your robotics class or club? Check out the brand new KIPR Video Showcase!