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Read about National Geographic Kids' 2008 Hands-On Explorer Challenge expedition team's amazing 12-day trip to Australia. Learn how you can enter the 2009 Hands-On Explorer Challenge!

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The winners of the 2009 Hands-On Explorer Challenge have been chosen! Visit kids.nationalgeographic.com to read excerpts from their essays and see their winning photos.

The expedition to Peru starts on May 23. Visit the blog to get updates from the Peru expedition team!
 
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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Visit the Blog in April

Check back in April to find out who won, and catch a glimpse of the winning photos and essay excerpts!
 
The 2009 Hands-On Explorer Contest is now closed. No new entries will be accepted by the judges. It's time to wait to find out who won!
 
There are a few days left to enter the 2009 Hands-On Explorer Challenge! The postmark date is February 5. All entries must be received by February 12. So finish your essay, choose your photo, and enter the contest!
 
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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2009 Hands-On Explorer Challenge

Photo: A Peruvian boy holding a lamb
The 2009 Hands-On Explorer Challenge is underway! If you're a kid living in the United States and you will be between the ages of 9 to 14 by June 3, 2009, you could win a trip to Peru.


How To Enter

Contest Rules

Looking for inspiration? Read excerpts from last year's winning essays.
 

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