QUEEN CREEK, AZ – On Friday, April 24, the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce will host a 2026 National Civics Bee Regional Competition aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Middle school students from across Queen Creek will demonstrate their civics knowledge, discuss how they would solve a problem facing their community, and compete for cash prizes.
More information about the event can be found here: National Civics Bee® – Queen Creek Chamber
WHAT: The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2026 2 PM to 4 PM
WHERE: Arizona State University – Polytechnic Campus
RSVP: Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. To register, please sign up here: National Civics Bee Competition 2026 – Queen Creek Chamber.
For questions related to interview opportunities, please email kim@queencreekchamber.com.
Thank you to our sponsors: Arizona State University, Salt River Project, and Southwest Gas.
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About Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
We were formed in 2002 to solve problems so you can thrive because strong businesses create strong communities.
About U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
About the National Civics Bee® The National Civics Bee, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is an annual nonpartisan competition aimed at improving civics education and literacy among middle school students, their families, and communities. The National Civics Bee helps elevate civics as a national priority through a network of state, regional, and local organizations across the country. The National Civics Bee is made possible through the generous support of its founding partner, the Daniels Fund, as well as Carnegie Corporation of New York, Citizen Travelers, and other funders.
