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YMCA 125th Anniversary x Playground Builder Project 10th Anniversary 
"Building Joy in Every Step"

Children's Play Rights Creative Colouring Contest🎨  

比賽簡介
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2026 marks an important milestone as the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong celebrates its 125th anniversary. Guided by the Christian spirit of “To serve, not to be served,” the organisation has witnessed over a century of urban transformation and social development in Hong Kong. At the same time, it also marks the 10th anniversary of the “Joint-U Playground Builder Project,” organised by the University & College YMCA Department.

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To celebrate these two significant milestones, we are proud to present the “Building Joy in Every Step” Children’s Play Rights Creative Colouring Contest. Primary school students are invited to use colours and imagination to draw their dream playgrounds. The champion entry will serve as a reference blueprint for building an overseas playground under the Playground Builder Project, bringing more joy and hope to children around the world through the creativity of Hong Kong children!

 

Primary 1 to Primary 3 students are invited to use colours and imagination to draw their dream playgrounds. 

The champion entry will serve as a reference blueprint for building an overseas playground under the Playground Builder Project!

Theme

Your Dream Playground

Eligibility

P.1 to P. 3 students 

Fee

Free

參加辦法及遞交方法

Application 

Participants shall creatively colour the official colouring template , and may add creative patterns and/or enrich the lines. After completion, participants are required to submit the coloured sheet online by 29 May 2026 (Friday) 5PM.

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Submission Methods 

  1. Download the official colouring sheet from this website. After completion, participants are required to scan the coloured sheet and submit it via the online application platform. 

  2. Get the colouring sheet (hard copy) from the Children and Youth Service Units of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. After completion, submit it to the Children and Youth Service Units of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong or the University & College YMCA Department (Address: Mong Kok Holistic Development Centre, 8/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47–51 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon) .

(Please print in A4 size)

比賽規則及作品要求

Contest Rules and Entry Requirements 

  • Participants must complete the official colouring sheet provided by the Organiser.

  • The original colouring template (A4 size) can be downloaded from the website. Colouring must not exceed the template boundaries or cover the original design.

  • Participants may add creative patterns or enhance lines, but any new elements must not cover the original design.

  • Any colouring tools and materials are allowed (e.g. coloured pencils, oil pastels, watercolours, etc.). Computer-generated images will not be accepted.

  • Each participant may submit only one entry. In case of multiple submissions, only the first entry will be considered.

  • Once submitted, entries cannot be modified, replaced, or returned.

  • For online submissions, the file size must not exceed 10MB. Accepted formats: jpeg, jpg, png, or pdf. 

  • Participants submitting online must keep the original work safely. Shortlisted participants will be contacted by staff regarding the submission of the original hard copy. 

評審程序及準則

Judging Process 

  • First Round: A preliminary judging panel will select up to 15 entries to advance to the final round. 

  • Final Round: The final judging panel, comprising two representatives from the University and College YMCA Committee, a local illustrator and the founder of the “Playground Builder Project” will decide the Champion, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up and 7 Merit Awards. 

Judging Criteria 

  • Theme Relevance (30%): How well the entry matches the theme 

  • Technique (30%): Colouring skills and use of colours 

  • Creativity (30%): Creativity and aesthetic appeal 

  • Feasibility (10%): Practicality as a design for an overseas playground 

獎項及獎品

Awards   

  • Champion: HK$1,000 Eslite Gift Voucher + Trophy + Certificate

  • 1st Runner-up: HK$800 Eslite Gift Voucher + Trophy + Certificate

  • 2nd Runner-up: HK$500 Eslite Gift Voucher + Trophy + Certificate

  • Merit Awards (7 quotas): HK$200 Eslite Gift Voucher + Certificate

 

​Winners are required to attend the award ceremony to be held in D·PARK (Tsuen Wan) in person.

Award Ceremony and Exhibition  

The award ceremony will be held on 5 July 2026 (Sunday) in D·PARK (Tsuen Wan). The winning entries will also be exhibited on the same day. 

Enquires 

Tel. No.: 2431 1117 

Email: uniybuilder@ymca.org.hk     

Terms and Conditions 

  1. The deadline for the contest is 5pm on 29 May 2026 (Hong Kong time). Online submissions are based on the computer system time. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.  

  2. All entries must be the participant’s original individual work. Plagiarism, impersonation, or ghost-writing is not allowed. Group submissions are not accepted.  

  3. Entries must align with the contest theme and must not contain obscene, violent, pornographic, defamatory, negative, insulting, or any controversial or inappropriate content.  

  4. Entries must not contain any commercial or political promotional elements.  

  5. Participants must ensure their entries complies with the Hong Kong National Security Law and other relevant Hong Kong laws relating to national security, including but not limited to the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance, Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance, and National Anthem Ordinance. The entry must not constitute or potentially lead to any offence that endangers national security.  

  6. Entries must be original and must not infringe upon the rights of any third party (including intellectual property rights, confidentiality rights, or privacy rights). Any violation will result in disqualification.  

  7. Participants shall bear all legal liabilities if their entry violates any laws. The organiser accepts no responsibility.  

  8. The organiser reserves the right to reject any inappropriate, off-theme, or incorrectly formatted entries.  

  9. Participants (including parents and teachers) must understand and agree to all rules and regulations of the contest. The organiser and judging panel reserve the right to disqualify any participant who breaches the rules.  

  10. The organiser reserves the final right of interpretation of all rules and regulations. In the event of any dispute, the organiser’s decision shall be final and binding.  

  11. Participants are responsible for all costs incurred in entering the contest. The organiser will not provide any compensation or refund if a participant withdraws or is disqualified.  

  12. The organiser reserves the final right to use all submitted entries, including the right to exhibit them publicly and publish them on the organiser’s website and other media.  

  13. By submitting an entry, participants agree that the organiser may exhibit, publish, promote, or use the entry, its description, and participant information in any media format for non-profit purposes. The organiser also has the right to use, reproduce, and distribute the whole or part of the content without obtaining further consent or paying any fees.  

  14. Winners must present valid school identification (e.g. student handbook or student card with photo and school stamp) to the organiser’s staff to claim their prizes.  

  15. The organiser reserves the final decision on all contest results and has the right to amend the rules, prizes, or arrangements without prior notice.  

  16. Submission of the entry form signifies the participant’s agreement to abide by and accept all terms and conditions.  

  17. Personal data collected will be used solely for the purpose of this contest. All personal data (except that of the winners) will be destroyed within three months after the award ceremony.  

  18. In case of any dispute, the organiser’s decision shall be final. 

Personal Data Collection Statement   

The provision of personal data is voluntary. However, failure to provide such data may make it impossible to process your application and communicate with you. Purposes of collection: The personal data you provide will be used for processing your application and correspondences in relation to the contest. Personal data provided in the application form will be deleted 90 days after any follow-up action has been completed.  

 

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong undertakes to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ensure that personal data kept are accurate and secure. Your personal information (including your name, email address, etc.) may be used by Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong for the purposes of sending you organizational updates, fundraising appeals, event invitations, surveys and other communication and marketing via telephone/post/electronic mails. If you do not wish to receive any communication from us, please email your Chinese and English full name, together with your membership number and telephone number to University and College YMCA Department at uniycy@ymca.org.hk. For any enquiries, please contact us at 2705 2231. 

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