Yosemite Association Sponsors Coloring and Essay Contests

As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, the Yosemite Association is sponsoring two contests for young people. Children up to the age of 10 are invited to enter the coloring contest, while students from 11 through 18 are welcomed to submit an essay on the topic: "What makes Yosemite special?"

Prizes in the coloring contest include a $50 savings bond and a Yosemite stuffed toy bear for First Place, a Yosemite stuffed toy bear for Second Place, and a Happy Camper Handbook with whistle and flashlight for Third Place.

To download a PDF version of the coloring contest page and entry form, please click here.

Prizes in the "What makes Yosemite special?" essay contest include a $100 savings bond and a Yosemite Association fleece vest for First Place, a Yosemite Association fleece vest for Second Place, and a "Keep Bears Wild" t-shirt for Third Place.

To download a PDF version of the essay contest page and entry form, please click here.

Entries for both contests must be received by September 10th, 2003. They can be delivered to any park visitor center or YA volunteer booth, or mailed to Yosemite Association, PO Box 230, El Portal, CA 95318.

The winners will be announced in our e-mail newsletter and posted on this web site by September 15th.

To learn more about the Yosemite Association and its 80th anniversary call 209-379-2646.

August 6, 2003