1st Annual BCCPA Spelling Bee Competition in partnership with Sylvan Learning.

The 2026 Spelling Bee represents BCCPA’s first major academic competition and the foundation of what we intend to build as an annual educational tradition.

EVENT OVERVIEW Event: BCCPA First Annual Spelling Bee in partnership w/ Sylvan Learning Harrisburg

Location: Elmwood Academy Auditorium, Cumberland County

Event Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026. Time: 12:00-3:00 pm. Capacity: 784 community members. Participants: 40-45 students.

Divisions:

• Ages 9–10 (Maximum 30 participants)

• Ages 11–12 (Maximum 30 participants) Format:

• Opening warm-up round (no eliminations)

• Progressive elimination rounds

• One champion crowned per division