National Civics Bee
Three southwestern pa counties pariticipating in the National Civics Bee®.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Deborah Bowman
Ted Kopas
The Reintgen Family
Greater Latrobe Education Association
ABOUT THE BEE
The GLLV Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics 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. Our local bee will take place on Tuesday, April 8 at the Fred Rogers Center from 6 to 8pm. The PA State Finals will take place on June 13, 2025 at Penn State University. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2025.
WHY CIVICS?
The GLLV Chamber of Commerce 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 Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Pennsylvania and celebrating our civic pride.
2025 National Civics Bee® Competition Timeline:
- Tuesday, April 8 – Our Local Bee takes place at the Fred Rogers Center at 6pm.
- Friday, June 13: The Pennsylvania State Bee takes place at Penn State University.
- Fall 2025: National Championship takes place in Washington D.C.
Prize Information:
- Local
- 1st Place - $500
- 2nd Place - $250
- 3rd Place - $125
- State
- 1st Place - $1,000
- 2nd Place - $500
- 3rd Place - $250
- National
- 1st Place - $100,000 *529 Plan
- 2nd Place - $25,000
- 3rd Place - $15,000
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact The GLLV Chamber.