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Get Ready for the Scratch Olympiad 2025!

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and programming skills? The prestigious Scratch Olympiad 2025 is about to kick off in Japan, and registration opens on June 1, 2025! This international contest invites elementary and middle school students who love Scratch, a visual programming language designed for young learners. Participants will have the unique opportunity to create projects and potentially earn a spot in the global finals. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting competition!

Overview of the Competition

• - Event Name: Scratch Olympiad 2025 Japan
• - Registration Period: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
• - Eligibility: Children and students aged 7 years and older residing in Japan, including educators. (Even those not enrolled in ROBBO schools can participate!) The eligibility age is determined as of July 31, 2025.
• - Entry Fee: Free
• - Format: Online

Who Should Enter?

This competition is perfect for children who:

• - Love creating projects using Scratch.
• - Enjoy sharing their work with others.
• - Want to connect with kids from around the world.

Categories by Age

The competition is structured into various age-based categories:

1. My World (Ages 7-8): Express the world around them through animations.
2. My Book (Ages 9-10): Present their favorite stories using animations and audio.
3. Know-all (Ages 11-12): Develop a quiz game focused on learning.
4. Games (Ages 13-14): Create original adaptations of popular games or design new ones.

Additionally, there are categories for middle school students and educators, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate!

Pathway to the World Championship

The cream of the crop from the Japan competition will earn the chance to compete in the World Finals. This is a rare opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and technical prowess to judges and peers from around the globe. It’s a moment of pride that could help spark a lifelong interest in programming and technology.

About the Scratch Olympiad

The Scratch Olympiad aims to enhance creativity and logical thinking among children worldwide through the use of Scratch programming. While the event is not affiliated with the Scratch Foundation, participants can submit projects created using the official platform, scratch.mit.edu.

Get Involved!

For more information and updates about the Scratch Olympiad 2025, be sure to check out the official website linked below. It’s an opportunity that aspiring young coders won’t want to miss!

Contact Information:
Robbo Japan Inc.
Website: robbojapan.com
Email: info@robbojapan.com
Instagram: @robbo_japan
Facebook: @robbojapan

Start preparing your entries and let the coding adventures begin!