Northwest Nature Shop’s  In the Wild Student Video Contest 

A student video contest to inspire kids to to go outside and have adventures. Children who play outdoors and experience nature are stronger, happier and more independent. Nature should be a part of all kids’ childhood. Les Stroud, Survivorman, filmmaker, Ashland resident and author of the new book, Wild Outside: Around the world with Survivorman will be on the panel of judges and present the winners at an outdoor movie viewing and awards presentation.

Objective:

Who: Students (up to age 18)

What: Create a maximum five minute video showing themselves or other kids experiencing and connecting with nature.

How: Upload your video to share your experience in nature and inspire kids to go outside and have adventures.

When: Entries can be submitted between June 1, 2021 to September 1, 2021.

Why: Inspire kids to spend time outside, have adventures and tell your story.

Prizes:  First place $500, Second place $300, Third place $100

Points will be awarded in four categories:

Originality— How well does your video stand out among the entries?

Engagement—Does the video generate excitement about the outdoors?

Message—Does the video convey the experience of being outdoors in nature?

Resonance—Does the video offer a “take away” for the audience?