Programs for Kids
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Childhood Cancer Campaign (Click on a heading for more information)
cancer and their families, and support research to find a cure.
cancer and their families, and support research to find a cure.
Youth Appreciation Week
parties, sponsored crazy bowls, planned youth lock-ins, chaperoned field trips, and
parties, sponsored crazy bowls, planned youth lock-ins, chaperoned field trips, and
provided funds for school supplies. This program encompasses anything that makes a
difference in the life of a young person.
difference in the life of a young person.
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)
The CCDHH contest provides an opportunity for young people who are deaf and hard
of hearing to communicate in a public forum while developing valuable skills and
confidence. The Optimist International Foundations annually fund a $1,500
scholarship for each Optimist International District.
Oratorical Contest
As Optimist International's oldest program, this contest allows young adults to gain
experience in public speaking on a pre-assigned topic. Optimist Districts have the
opportunity to provide two $1,500 scholarships or a first place scholarship $1,500,
second place scholarship of $1,000 and a third place scholarship of $500.
Kids Speak Out
This program prepares elementary children for future Oratorical competitions.
Although winners are normally selected, emphasis is placed on making all contestants
feel like a winner just for participating.
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cancer and their families, and support research to find a cure.
cancer and their families, and support research to find a cure.
Youth Appreciation Week
parties, sponsored crazy bowls, planned youth lock-ins, chaperoned field trips, and
parties, sponsored crazy bowls, planned youth lock-ins, chaperoned field trips, and
provided funds for school supplies. This program encompasses anything that makes a
difference in the life of a young person.
difference in the life of a young person.
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)
The CCDHH contest provides an opportunity for young people who are deaf and hard
of hearing to communicate in a public forum while developing valuable skills and
confidence. The Optimist International Foundations annually fund a $1,500
scholarship for each Optimist International District.
Oratorical Contest
As Optimist International's oldest program, this contest allows young adults to gain
experience in public speaking on a pre-assigned topic. Optimist Districts have the
opportunity to provide two $1,500 scholarships or a first place scholarship $1,500,
second place scholarship of $1,000 and a third place scholarship of $500.
Kids Speak Out
This program prepares elementary children for future Oratorical competitions.
Although winners are normally selected, emphasis is placed on making all contestants
feel like a winner just for participating.
Click for More Programs
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