🎉Summer Creativity Showcase

We’re excited to kick off this year’s Summer Creativity Showcase, running from June 1st to July 31st!

From popsicles and picnics to campouts and fireworks, summer is bursting with inspiration—and we want to see how you capture it! This event celebrates the many ways students express themselves, whether through art, storytelling, video, or writing.

With three exciting ways to enter—Video, Art, or a Newspaper-style story—the showcase is flexible, fun, and open to a wide range of talents and interests. Dive in, get creative, and show off your summer fun all season long!

✨ Contest Details & How to Enter

🎥 Video Contest

Show us your favorite summer adventures!
Show us the magic of your summer—whether you’re planting a garden, exploring outdoors, or riding your bike through the sunshine. If it made your summer special, we’d love to see it!

How to Enter:

1. Log into your student portal and click on the “Videos” tab at the top of the page.
   (Note: Parents/guardians must enable video access for this tab to appear!)
   
2. Click the green “Upload New Video” button.
   
3. Read all site guidelines and video-specific reminders.
   
4. Choose a title for your video — be sure to include “Summer Contest” in the title!
   
5. Select your file and click “Start Uploading.”
   
   • Your video will be sent to your parent/guardian for approval.
     

🌟 Reminder: If your video includes swimsuits, please wear a cover-up, as required by our Moderation Guidelines.

🏆 Video Contest Winners 

The top three winners will:

• Receive 2,000 in site currency (Gold or $coops, depending on your site).
• Receive an exclusive Summer Trophy
• Have their video featured at the top of our Video Page

🎨 Art Contest

Create a summer masterpiece using the Design Studio!
From glowing sunsets and blooming meadows to playful summer animals like dolphins, butterflies, or crabs—use the Design Studio to bring your brightest ideas to life. Let your creativity shine!

How to Enter:

1. Log into your student portal and click on the “My World” tab.
   
2. Click on the Design Studio.
   
3. Select the “Art” category.
   
4. Purchase the Square Picture Frame for 50 site currency (Gold or $coops, depending on your site).

5. Draw, design, or create your masterpiece.
   
6. Click the green “Done” button, then “Submit.”
   
7. Name your item and set a price — be sure to include “Summer Contest” in the name!
   
8. Click Done again to send your design to the Moderation Team.
   

🏆 Art Contest Winners

The top three winners will:

• Receive 2,000 in site currency (Gold or $coops, depending on your site).
• Have their artwork featured in the Site Helper’s Castle
• The top 3 designs will become real stickers available for purchase in our Zazzle store!

📰 Newspaper Contest

Write all about your summer in a newspaper-style article!
Tell a sunny story, report on an unforgettable summer event, or share your favorite recipe for a cool and tasty summer treat. Whether it’s big news or a little moment that made you smile, we want to read all about it!

How to Enter:

1. Log into your student portal and click the Community tab.
   
2. Click on the Newspaper image on the left-hand side.
   
3. Click “Write Article.”
   
4. Choose “Newspaper Contest” as your category.
   
5. Title your article— be sure to include “Summer Contest” in your title!
   
6. Write your article and click Submit when finished.
   
7. Set your advertisement price, then click “Set Price and Submit.”
   

🏆 Newspaper Contest Winners

The top three winners will:

• Receive 2,000 in site currency (Gold or $coops, depending on your site).
• Receive an exclusive summer-themed Feather

🗓️ Deadline & Prizes 🎁

🗓️ Deadline: All entries must be submitted by July 31st.

🏆 Prizes: Three winners will be selected in each category!

Each winner will receive 2,000 in site currency and a special prize for their Minime!

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Jump into the fun, let your creativity shine, and earn some amazing rewards along the way!
We can’t wait to see what you come up with! ☀️🎉