Teachers, parents and youth organization leaders: Enter your students', childrens' and members' projects in Youth Expo Project Competitions.
Divisions Include:- Crafts
- Fiber Arts
- Fine Arts
- Photography
- Poetry
- Social Studies
- Video
Youth Expo will feature more than 4,000 youth projects from Orange County students and highlights both classroom and individual projects.
To learn more about competitions, download the Competition Guide and review all rules and procedures that pertain to your project.
Competition Guide - Pre K - Grade 2
Competition Guide - Grade 3 - Grade 6
Competition Guide - Grade 7 - Grade 12
Competition Guide - Special Needs
- Entry Form Deadline
March 22, 2013 - Project Drop-Off
April 4, 2013 ~ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Project Pick-Up
April 15, 2013 ~ 12n - 8 p.m. - Lil’ Sprouts Delivery – Centennial Farm
April 12, 2013 – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No pre-registration required

Entry Forms must be submitted by midnight Friday, March 22, 2013.
Display & ID Tags are required for each project submitted. Please complete tags prior to project drop-off.
Here is an opportunity to show off your green thumb. Contest categories include divisions for both fruits and vegetables, terrariums and more.
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Saturday, April 13, Noon - 4 pm
Join us for an exciting afternoon with Academic Chess!
Chess tournament for all ages and levels, parents welcome to participate.
$10 per person, each additional family memeber $5.
Register by April 1 for a free parking pass (parking is $5) Sign up here
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Digital Media Arts
Projects will be displayed alongside:
- Industry interactive exhibits
- College demonstrations
- Non-profit organizations (using your talents while supporting a cause)
- Industry speakers
- Performance Engineering Design reviews
- Vex Robotics and First Lego League competitions
- Student showcases of work in Digital Media Arts competition and the Dream Career Photo project
- Entrepreneurship of Entertainment program
For more information on how you can participate please visit Vital Link
