by Young Inventor Challenge | 21 Aug 2024
Industry Commentary, Op-Ed

People of Play has partnered with ASTRA to bring you the Young Inventor Challenge® Neighborhood Toy Store Edition! This is a unique opportunity for ASTRA retailers across the country to showcase young innovators and highlight play products that encourage ingenuity.
Host a back to school Young Inventor Challenge for 2 hours or across 2 weeks. This timing and scheduling is totally up to YOU!
Hosting your own Young Inventor Challenge® takes two steps:
1. SIGN UP to host your YIC event by October 18th: https://forms.gle/
2. SELECT A DATE to host your unique YIC event and promote your competition!
Explore more: https://www.chitag.com/yic-
Questions? Contact Ahren Hoffman!
ahren@peopleofplay.com
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