Kids4Freedom Teen Safety Challenge '27

Kids4Freedom is an educational initiative of Connect for Freedom, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting K–12 students from online exploitation and human trafficking through awareness and prevention education. In partnership with the New York Giants, the Kids4Freedom Teen Safety Challenge ’27 empowers teens ages 13–18 across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut to recognize online risks, identify warning signs, and learn how to protect themselves and others.

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027
Win a trip to attendSuper
Bowl
LXI
A message from Andrew Thomas of the New York Giants

Choose Your Path

Two ways to take the challenge. Same lessons, same prizes.

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For Teens

Take the Challenge on Your Own

Complete everything online at your own pace, with permission from a parent or guardian.

Start the Challenge
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For Teachers & Youth Leaders

Bring It to Your Classroom or Club

Lead the challenge as a group educational activity.

View the Facilitator Guide

How It Works

Three simple steps to help keep yourself and your friends safe online.

1

Learn

Watch the 11 minute presentation.

2

Pledge

Take the Pledge2Protect.

3

Create

Design an original art poster.

OPTIONAL

Two Ways to Win

Not everyone is an artist, and that's okay! Every teen who completes the challenge has a chance to win. Pick the way you want to take part.

Sweepstakes

Five Winners

LEARN + PLEDGE = 1 entry

  • Signed New York Giants football
  • Apple AirPods
  • JBL Charge 6 speaker
  • $200 Target gift card
  • $200 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card

Winners chosen by random drawing.

GRAND
PRIZE
Art Poster Contest

Trip to Super Bowl LXI

LEARN + PLEDGE + CREATE = contest entry

  • Two Super Bowl LXI tickets
  • Up to $3,000 toward round trip airfare
  • One night hotel accommodations

Chosen by judges. Only the first 250 qualifying posters will be judged.

Last Year

Highlights from the '26 Congressional Awards Dinner

Celebrating last year's winners.

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