Summer Vacation Science Project Contest 2025
BANDAI, headquartered in Taitō, Tokyo, continues to champion children’s creativity with its concept of "supporting kids' passions" by operating the participatory site "WonderSchool". Starting today, on July 3, 2025, at 10 AM, they kick off the "Summer Vacation Science Project Contest 2025" where kids can showcase their creative ideas on easy crafts!
Contest Overview
This contest invites young creators to express their visions on themes revolving around the "future" and "sustainability". Under the guidance of Fuki Sato, a renowned handmade toy creator, participants can draw inspiration from three craft themes:
1. Create the Future of...,
2. Transform Trash into Treasure, and
3. Handy Tool Crafting. The organizers encourage a free flow of ideas, encouraging children to submit their innovative works.
The newly revamped contest page offers various tips and techniques focused on each theme, available in both video and article formats. Notably, this year, the prizes have been enhanced significantly. In addition to gift vouchers for winners, 100 entrants will receive 300g of BANDAI's exclusive rice, packaged specially for "WonderSchool". The application period is from July 3 until August 31, 2025, and the contest offers an excellent opportunity for delightful summer memories mixed with learning.
What is the Summer Vacation Science Project Contest 2025?
The concept of free research is a traditional yet vital part of summer homework. Many participants often find choosing a theme challenging. This contest has set three approachable craft themes designed to be fun for families, allowing parents and children to explore their creative sides together. Awards will be announced later on the "WonderSchool" website following a fair judgment conducted by Fuki Sato and the contest executive committee.
Profile of Fuki Sato
Fuki Sato, a prominent handmade toy creator and contest supervisor, is a mother of two from Aichi Prefecture. After working in architectural design firms, she embraced freelancing upon the birth of her first child. The toys she crafted during her caregiving journey quickly garnered attention, leading her to work across various platforms, including magazines, web, and TV. Sato also hosts workshops nationwide and has an impressive array of published works.
Sato states, "The Summer Vacation Science Project Contest is a fantastic opportunity for families to collaborate towards a singular goal. It fosters communication between parents and children, leading to lifelong memories through shared creativity. I eagerly anticipate your submissions!"
Themes and Craft Tips
Additionally, starting from July 3, the contest will roll out a series of videos providing crafting tips for each theme, featuring original works conceptualized by Fuki Sato herself. Parents and children are encouraged to watch together to grasp useful crafting insights. Here’s a sneak peek at the contest themes:
Theme 1: Create the Future of...
Participants are invited to use everyday materials to bring their imaginations to life. Sato has envisioned a fictional future fruit that clusters various fruits together like grapes, showcasing the beauty of creativity in crafting.
Theme 2: Transform Trash into Treasure
In this theme, kids are encouraged to take something often discarded and transform it into an extraordinary creation. By recognizing the potential in everyday waste products, such as a finished soy milk carton, children will revolutionize their definitions of "worth".
Theme 3: Handy Tool Crafting
Here, the challenge lies in inventing tools that resolve daily inconveniences, spurred by imaginative problem-solving. Children will explore how ordinary frustrations can inspire innovative designs while exercising their creativity.
Prizes
Winners will receive a variety of awards:
- - Future Fun Award: 12,150 yen family outing gift
- - Stunning Transformation Award: 10,000 yen in children’s vouchers
- - Incredible Imagination Award: 10,000 yen bookstore gift card
- - Participation Recognition: 300g of exclusive rice from "WonderSchool" for 100 selected works.
Contest Details
Contest Name
"Summer Vacation Science Project Contest 2025"
Eligibility
Open to children aged preschool to high school residing in Japan.
Submission Process
1. Register as a member of WonderSchool.
2. Access the contest page.
3. Upload pictures or videos of completed works via the contest's special URL.
Submission Period
July 3, 2025, 10 AM to August 31, 2025, 11:59 PM
Judging Criteria
Judged by Fuki Sato and the contest administration for fairness.
Announcement of Results
Results will be revealed on the contest page in late September 2025.
Links
For more details, check out the official contest page at:
WonderSchool Contest Page
WonderSchool continues to operate as a free platform aimed at unleashing children’s creativity. It encourages self-discovery and creative expression through various contests and projects, assuring safety and privacy through stringent checks before publication.