AMVETS AMERICANISM Program
 What is the AMVETS
Americanism Program?
It is a patriotic program the organization
offers schools and youth organizations
as a resource for teaching children in kindergarten through 12th grade about their American heritage, civics and citizenship. The program includes flag drawing, poster and essay contests that are grade specific and age appropriate. AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a series of contests at the local and state level wherein children design flags or posters and write essays. The winners at the local level progress to the state contests and the state winners are then entered into the National competition.
Who is eligible?
All school age children, K-12. They may attend public, private, parochial schools or may be home schooled. Participants may also come through any youth group such as Scouting or from Church Sunday schools.
Students in kindergarten–1st grade can enter the Flag Drawing contest
Students in 2nd–5th grades can enter the Poster contest
Students in 6th–12th grades can enter the Essay Writing contest
How does a child or young adult participate?
Teachers or youth group leaders hopefully will take the initiative to involve their students. The program addresses learning standards in civics and presents excellent topics for writing and art assignments, which teachers can incorporate into their classes.Teachers may also contact a local AMVETS post or department to invite veterans to visit their classes. Students whose teachers or schools are not participating in the program can still enter the contest specific to their grade as a take-home or after-school project. Parents may contact a local AMVETS post or department, on behalf of their children, to submit entries or contact the AMVETS National Programs Department at 301-683-4031.
How do I enter?
Entry forms (PDF files) with contest rules, including the “themes” can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below.
Flag Drawing (For students in kindergarten and 1st grade)
Poster (for students in 2nd through 5th grades)
Essay (for students in 6th through 12th grades)
Click here to see a list of the 2008 winners.
Read REDORBIT.com's story on AMVETS Americanism winners
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Americanism Resources
· www.va.gov/kids
· www.americanflags.org
· www.ffvf.org
· Bens Guide to the U.S. Government for kids
Comic Book Order Form
Programs Coordinated or Adminstered by National Headquarters:
• Americanism
• AMVETS Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse (AADAA)
• AMVETS White Clover
• Armed Services Blood
Program (ASBP)
• Boy Scouts of America
• Ceremonial Rifles
• Citizens Flag Alliance
• Freedoms Foundation Youth
Leadership Conference
• Military Funeral Honors (AP3)
• Make a Difference
• National Coalition for
Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
• National Guard -
Memorandum of Understanding
• ROTC
• Scholarships
• Special Olympics
• Task Force DVD
• Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS)
• Veterans History Project
Some of the other Programs Supported by posts at the local level:
www.amvets.org/NewAMVETSsite/
• American Red Cross
• Bone Marrow Foundation
• Girl Scouts USA
• Habitat for Humanity
• National Center for missing & exploited childern
• National Transplant Society
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