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"Discover Your World"
2008 Geography Competition

2009 Rules and Regulations (click HERE!)

A fun way for your students to learn about the culture of Baton Rouge and the world!

Four Divisions: - 5-7 years old, 8-10 years old, 11-13 years old, 14-18 years old

Free Registration: 11:00 am to noon - Limited number of participants. No pre-registration. Obtain passport and instructions.

Registration table: on Plaza next to River Center Theatre, access from St. Louis St.; look for competition banner.

Competition: Noon to 2:30 pm

Phase 1: Participants visit all countries in World Village to collect country stamps in passport. Must return passport to registration table by 1:00 pm.

Phase 2: Participants visit 5 assigned countries and answer questions to earn competition stamps. Must return passport to registration table by 2:30 pm to be eligible for award.

Phase 3: (optional) Participants march in Parade of Nations.

Awards: 3:30 pm - Participants obtaining highest number of passport stamps qualify for prize drawing. Winners announced immediately after Parade of Nations. Must be present to receive prize.

 

2009 Winners!
11 - 13 years old Austin Kinler Mayor Holden with competition organizers Beth Meyers and Monika Olivier 14 - 18 years old Kayla Collier