Contests
Time to Enter the Great Lakes Middle School Water Safety Poster & Video Contest
2026 Contest Theme:
First Layer of Safety –
Learn to SWIM!
Create a poster, a short video (2 minutes max), or both to inspire middle schoolers to learn to swim and build lifelong water-safety skills. Winners receive a gift card, and selected entries may be featured in Great Lakes water-safety campaigns.
At a glance:
Who: All K-12 students in the Great Lakes region
Create: Poster or video based on grade level (see info link below)
Video limit: 2 minutes max
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Questions? Contact Pam Ford at forpa@bronsonhg.org.
How it works:
Create your poster or video.
Use the Contest Info / How to Enter document for the submission steps.
Submit by April 10, 2026.
Quick tips:
Keep it Great Lakes–focused
Use bright colors
Keep words short and easy to read
For parents and teachers:
A signed release form is required for each participant and for anyone who appears in a video.
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