Calling All Middle School Students!

Share your ideas and flex your civics knowledge
in the National Civics Bee®.

About the Bee

Kids At Their Best 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. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee National Championship in Fall 2026.

Why Civics?

Kids At Their Best 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 Colorado and celebrating our civic pride.

How It Works

How to Enter
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Colorado with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their application to participate in their state.
All applications must be submitted by:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (2:59 AM MT).
Visit www.nationalcivicsbee.org for the latest news on the application portal, entry deadlines, and resources.
Students should review the Contest Rules below and then apply using the following link: 2026 National Civics Bee Application Link
Contest Rules
Who is eligible to apply? The National Civics Bee® is open to middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. To be eligible to participate in the National Civics Bee, an applicant (“Entrant”) must:
Be a student in grades six through eight at the time of Entry (defined in the Essay Round Rules in the section entitled “Entry Procedure”), residing in a participating U.S. state, district, or territory (each a “Participating Jurisdiction”)
Be the sole author of their Entry – no group entries, entries written by parents, or entries generated by artificial intelligence will be accepted
Submit their Entry in the English language
Submit a new, unique Entry, if they’ve participated in any National Civics Bee contests held in 2025 or before
Agree to all National Civics Bee Rules
Have not previously won first place at the National Civics Bee National Championship
Not be an Immediate Family Member (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling) of, or reside in the household of:
A judge participating in any round of the 2026 National Civics Bee competition (a “Judge”).
Any Sponsor (“Competition Host”) Persons, U.S. Chamber Foundation Persons and/or U.S. Chamber Persons.

Event Information

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in showcasing your company’s commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Sarah Vicente at sarah@kidsattheirbest.org or Jodi Walker at jodi.walker@kidsattheirbest.org
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sarah Vicente at sarah@kidsattheirbest.org