Join our Ambler Kids 4 Kids Hat Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on our Kids 4 Kids Hat. Imagine seeing your design come to life on a hat that everyone will love!

We are Ambler Mountain Works, a Canadian outdoor accessories company that celebrates nature, family, and art. We’re in the midst of designing a Limited, Special Edition Product that will launch this summer. We're inviting young artists from across Canada to unleash their creativity and help us design the hat! 

The winner will receive:

• A custom, Kids 4 Kids Ambler hat featuring your artwork (valued at $45). 
• An art supply prize pack worth $50
• A $200 donation to your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for school initiatives!

Who Can Enter

• Open to all children aged 5 to 12 currently attending any Canadian elementary school.
• A parent or guardian must provide consent for participation.

Theme

• “The Great Outdoors” – Nature, adventure, animals, and everything that makes exploring outside exciting!

Accepted Art Mediums

• Crayons, markers, paint, colored pencils, digital art, and mixed media.

Submission Guidelines

• Each child may submit one original artwork.
• Artwork must be submitted by Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. See HOW TO SUBMIT section below.
• Include the child’s name, age, school name, and a parent/guardian’s contact information with the submission.

Judging Criteria

Our panel of judges will select the winner based on:

• ✅ Creativity & Originality – Unique and imaginative interpretations of the theme.
• ✅ Artistic Execution – Effort, detail, and overall composition.
• ✅ Reproducibility – How well the design will transfer onto a hat.
• ✅ Emotional Impact – How well the artwork captures the joy of nature and adventure.

The judges' decision is final. 

Prizes & Recognition 

Grand Prize Winner

• A custom, Kids 4 Kids Ambler hat featuring your artwork (valued at $55). 
• An art supply prize pack worth $50. 
• A $200 donation to your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for school initiatives!
• A featured spot in the 2026 Spring Collection launch announcement.
• A featured spot in the Kids 4 Kids Product launch announcement and following communications. 
• Recognition on Ambler’s website and social media.

Honorable Mentions (Runner-ups)

• Their artwork will be showcased on Ambler’s website and social media.

HOW TO SUBMIT 

1. Download the template - CLICK HERE.
2. Print the template.
3. Fill Out the Information: Complete the details on the template.
4. Create Your Masterpiece: Have your child design their artwork inspired by the great outdoors.
5. Snap, Scan or Save Your Artwork: Capture a clear, well-lit photo, scan your masterpiece in high resolution, or submit a digital file—whichever best showcases your creation!
6. Submit Your Entry: Click the MAKE A SUBMISSION button below and complete the form to submit.