Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup & Photography Contest

Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup & Photography Contest

About the Contest

Students and educators are challenged to transform maple sap to syrup and document their experience through photography. Schools will submit a sample of classroom made maple syrup, the curricular connections, and photographs for a chance to place top in their grade-level division.

The Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Contest builds an appreciation and knowledge of the history, art, science, and careers involved in the production, marketing, and distribution of pure New York maple syrup.

Eligibility

• Pre-K through 12th grade students in New York
• Public schools, homeschools, private schools
• FFA, school clubs, and other agricultural related student groups

The Prizes

New York Agriculture in the Classroom will provide the following prizes in each division for maple syrup, and one photography prize per division.

Maple Syrup

• 1st Place - $250
• 2nd Place - $100
• 3rd Place - $50

Photography

• 1st Place (per division)- $50

Review the Contest Guidelines, Schoolyard Sugaring Production Checklist, and the judging rubric to learn more about the contest, utilize helpful guide for producing maple syrup, and identify the criteria for scoring the syrup.

Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup and Photography Submissions

For the maple syrup portion of the competition, one sample of classroom-produced maple syrup should be submitted. Individual students and educators are welcome to submit their photographs of their engagement in the Schoolyard Sugaring experience for the photo contest. Each student or educator is eligible to submit up to five images.

How to submit your entry

Submit your photos here

Sugaring kits are available at our CCEDC Hamden office for more information 607-865-6531

Last updated February 26, 2026