Civics Bee
RecaP Of the 2024 national civics bee – Racine
6th, 7th, and 8th graders were able to share ideas and show off their civics skills.
About The Bee
The RAMAC Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics, government, and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. This initiative is being led by a 2024 Leadership Racine project team.
First, essays must be submitted and judges will select 20 finalists to go to the live event. At the live event, the finalists will be given quizzes and questions to test their civics knowledge.
Essays must be submitted online. The application process is closed for 2024.
The top 3 winners from Racine’s live event will receive prizes and will be invited to the state level event and could even go all the way to Washington, DC to compete in the national championship.
How To Enter
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem or improve their community may review the rules and submit an essay application. Complete the submission form, including contact information for your parent or guardian, and submit your 500-word essay for consideration.
The application process is closed for 2024.
THE LIVE national CIVICS BEE EVENT in racine was on April 27, 2024, at THE CASE HIGH SCHOOL THeatre.
The 20 finalists chosen from the essay submissions were invited to the live event. 14 students took part in that live event.
After three rounds at the live Bee, these top 3 winners were awarded with cash prizes and trophies and are now eligible to move to the state competition in Madison on June 14, 2024.
• First place: $500 cash prize – Hayes B., Gifford School
• Second place: $250 cash prize – Cora H., The Prairie School
• Third place: $125 cash prize – Abygail A., The R.E.A.L. School
Why Civics?
The RAMAC Foundation is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the National Civics Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in the greater Racine area and celebrating our civic pride.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in showcasing your company’s commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Anna Clementi, aclementi@racinechamber.com.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anna Clementi, aclementi@racinechamber.com or call 262.634.1931.