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2025

AABAJ Youth Contest

Compete with kids K-12 in a range of topics!

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FAQ

A sample list of words for the spelling bee would be shared with all participating kids, about a week before the contest.

Kids would be split in two groups- Grade K-2 in one group and Grade 3-5 in another. Both groups will have top 3 kids winning the cash prize in each event.

Kids would be split in two groups- Grade K-2 in one group and Grade 3-5 in another. Both groups will have top 3 kids winning the cash prize in each event.

Debate would be conducted in Lincoln-Douglas format where contestants are required to argue
both sides of the topic. Topics for the debate will be communicated two weeks before the event
date.
Please note: Use of any kind of electronic device like phone/laptop/tablets etc. will not be allowed.

Essay topics would be communicated on the spot. It would be a rather generic topic, with a word limit of 1000 words. Stationary to write will be provided on-site.

For the kid’s drawing event, stationary for the drawing will be provided by AABAJ. Kids would be asked to create a drawing on a rather generic subject. Last year’s subject was – Our Beautiful World.
K-2 kids would be provided a coloring sheet with same design for all kids. 
Grade 3-5 kids would be provided with blank sketching paper and a topic to draw and color-in. 
All kids can bring their own art supplies, but please avoid water-color or color-palettes.
AABAJ will provide crayons or color pencils to each child.
One hour is the time allowed to imagine and complete the drawing.

You can bring your own snacks and water. AABAJ will arrange for snacks, water/juice bottles and Tea. The event is in the HSNC convention hall area, which has plenty of restrooms and seating area. Pizza/Snack/Juice will be arranged for kids participating in Spelling Bee and Drawing events.

Please avoid any non-veg item as this is a temple complex.

  1. Please ensure that you are present at the check-in counter before the scheduled time of your event.

    Schedule for the day:
    Debate (High/Middle School) check-in- 9AM-9:30 AM for
    Debate for Middle and High school- (starts 9:30-11:30 AM)

    Spelling bee check-in- 12:00- 12:30 PM
    Spelling Bee event- 12:30- 1:30 PM

    Check-in for Essay writing (Middle/High)- 12:30-1:00 PM
    Essay writing for Middle/High school kids- 1:00- 2:00 PM.

    Drawing/Sketching Check-in- 1:30 PM- 2 PM

    Drawing/Sketching event- 2:00- 3:00 PM.

  2. Please avoid phone-calls in the hall/rooms where events are being held.
  3. Please ensure any trash is disposed-off properly.
  4. Awards for elementary events and essay to be given out around 1:00 PM.
    Awards for debates to be given around 3:30PM.
    Some snacks, water and tea would be arranged, families participating in pre& post lunch events are expected to arrange for their own lunch.
  5. Please ensure the peaceful decorum of temple campus is not disturbed in any manner.

Detailed information about the event schedule and events will become available as the date approaches.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to president@aabaj.org