An organization wants to take 75 of the nation’s school kids on the field trip of a lifetime; to a dozen of America’s most famous monuments and places as part of a contest to celebrate the United States’ quarter-millenarium.
The Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, the Library of Congress, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just some of the landmarks America’s school kids can see. All they have to do is answer the question “What does America mean to you?”
“America’s Field Trip puts young people at the heart of our efforts and offers an opportunity for students to receive unforgettable experiences at our nation’s landmarks,” said Rosie Rios, chair of America250, in comments to Fox News Digital.
“We want to hear from students across the country: What does America mean to YOU?” she said, adding that the chance to win includes “free travel, lodging, and access to unforgettable field trip experiences at select historical and cultural sites across the country,” for 75 students and their designated chaperons.
America250 is an entity charged by Congress with planning for the big event, and the contest/awards are funded by Bank of New York Mellon, the nation’s oldest banking institution.
The contest is open for the next 30 days for students of all grade levels, with requirements and standards changing per age group. Second-place students will receive $500.
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Along with the four landmarks above, winners will visit the Smithsonian Institute, a visit to the USS Constitution, Rocky Mountain National Park, Bank of NY Mellon, and a sunset cruise to Spectacle Island.
Winners will be announced in June 2024; field trips will start in mid-July.
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