Applications are open from 1 September 2024 12:00 CET - 30 November 12:00 CET
Travel4Climate is designed to be used as part of the Grade 10 Science, Climate Change unit. However, this project connects to various curriculum outcomes and is appropriate for use in Grades 9 through 12.
Check out the Wild Outside website for more details about this fun outdoor conservation program and how to join. Open to students 15 to 18 years old.
Youth Circle for Mother Earth - Nominations are now open for youth ages 15–25 to be part of the Coordinating Circle. To self-nominate or nominate a young person, please click "Nominate Now" below.
The Canadian Geographic Challenge offers students [in Grades 4 to 10] the chance to test their geographic knowledge. Each year offers new and exciting questions created by geography teachers from across Canada that cover a wide range of themes and topics; from Canadian wildlife and global politics to water bodies and map reading skills.
All school winners will receive a medal and a certificate. Level 2 (Grades 7 to 10) school winners will compete at the provincial/territorial level online and vie for one of the coveted 20 spots at our in-person national final in Ottawa.
Canadian Geographic Program and Competitions
The 2023 Competition Winners and Official Contest Website
The Barbara Petchenik Competition is a biennial map drawing competition for children. It was created by the International Cartographic Association in 1993 as a memorial for Barbara Petchenik, a past Vice president of the ICA and cartographer who had a lifelong interest in maps for children. The aim of the contest is to promote the creative representation of the world in graphic form by children.
The competition is organized every two years. In a national round in all participating ICA member countries, the national winners are selected, which are exhibited during the International Cartographic Conference, where the international winners are selected. The international winners can be seen below. To also see the national winners, please visit the Winner Map Collection at the Carleton University Library.
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Resources, newsletters, contests, and more to connect youth with nature.