On Saturday, January 24th, the Lycoming/Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA hosted their 2nd Annual Homeschool Science Fair at Pine Street Methodist Church, welcoming 29 homeschool students and families for an afternoon of hands-on investigation, creative problem-solving, and confident public speaking. Projects ranged from life science and botany to engineering, chemistry, and practical design. Students presenting their work with enthusiasm and pride.
This year’s fair featured four age groups: K-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9, and Grades 10-12. In each division, students were recognized for outstanding work, and a Grand Champion was selected from the first-place winners.
Division Winners:
(K-3) Emmerson Covert
K–3:
1st Place: Emmerson Covert — “Snakes”
2nd Place: Lucy Hunter — “Coral”
3rd Place: Ella Parsons — “Sunflowers”
(Grades 4-6) Arietta Ramos
Grades 4–6
1st Place: Arietta Ramos — “Bicycles through the ages”
2nd Place: Quinn Stabler — “Archimedes Screw”
3rd Place: Jethro Wasp — “Lego: The International System of Play”
(Grades 7-9) Abby Richardson
Grades 7–9 (limited participation this year)
1st Place: Abby Richardson — “Let it Snow – Maltodextrin”
2nd Place: Harper Stabler — “Butter vs. Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies”
(A third-place award was not issued due to participation levels.)
(Grades 10-12) Stephen and Sherry Kanski
Grades 10–12 (limited participation this year)
Division Winners: Stephen and Sherry Kanski — “Genesis: Our World”
Our Grand Champion, selected from the first-place winners, was Abby Richardson for “Let it Snow – Maltodextrin.” Abby was also graciously awarded a week of summer camp donated by Camp Susque in Trout Run, Pennsylvania.
Students earned cash prizes from our yearly fundraiser called “Raise the Region” as well as donated items thanks to generous community partners, including The Mulberry Moose, the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, and Camp Susque. Their support helped make the fair feel celebratory and meaningful for every participant.
Thank you to the judges! We extend sincere appreciation to our volunteer judges for their time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback: Thomas Richardson, Dan Barker, Dr. Scott Ringcamp, Jess Eckman, Paige Bower, Stephanie Desaulniers, and Rhiannon Summers, along with the Bloomsburg Children’s Director, Dr. Ginny Weibel.
We are grateful to everyone who participated, attended, supported, and encouraged our young scientists. We look forward to continued growth in the middle school and high school divisions next year—and to another outstanding celebration of learning through discovery.
We look forward to next year’s competition in January of 2027!
