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Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Topic “The Moment I Realized I Belonged —My Definition of Community”
Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2025 (and is not enrolled as a degree-seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.
How To Enter: Interested students should send an email for the official application using the button below.
Optimist International Essay Contest
Topic “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”
Who: Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2025 (and is not enrolled as a degree seeking student of a post-secondary institution) in the United States, Canada or the Caribbean. There is no minimum age.
How To Enter: Interested students should send an email for the official application using the button below.
BRAVE Junior Optimist International
Junior Optimist International was officially formed in 1988. It is the umbrella organization which links the local Junior Optimist International Clubs and members to others throughout the world. Much like Optimist International, Junior Optimist is governed by an International Board of Directors, as well as District Officers. From the Club level on up, Members have the opportunity to develop leadership and teambuilding skills all while helping communities. Each year there is an International Convention, which gives Members the opportunity to share in the decision-making process of the organization, meet young people with similar interests and goals, grow from training seminars…...and have fun!
Monthly Bingo
Optimist Club members play Bingo each month with children battling cancer. The children register through the Children's Cancer of the Carolinas and not only receive prizes for winning Bingo but also prized for best dancer during breaks and best costume or item for the monthly theme. It is a fun free event for these children who are often so isolated due to the pandemic.
Optimist Beer Trail
Supporting Kids Fighting Cancer in Horry and Georgetown Counties
Grab your $5 Beer Trail Passport at any of the participating breweries or host travel companies, visit all participating breweries, enjoy a brew, make a new friend and collect their stamp at each location.
Once your Passport is fully stamped, leave it at any participating brewery to be entered into our special October prize drawing! All proceeds support children battling cancer through the work of the Childhood Cancer Optimist Club
