Mental Health Advocates "Disconnect to Reconnect" Challenge


 
 
 
"Disconnect to Reconnect"
  Challenge 
 
                                       

Can you disconnect? Can you unplug gradually increasing more consecutive minutes or hours each day and filling that time with more enriching activities? If you can, you could win…

Total of $5000 in Awards

*Bonus points awarded for: Positive screen usage & for family or friends who participate with you*
   

# Winners

      Award Amount

     Grade Category

 

2

$1000

  Seniors

     1 Winner Per District     

2

$500

     10-11th Grade

      1 Winner Per District     

 2

$500

       8-9th Grade

  1 Winner Per District

 2 

$500

         6-7th Grade

       1 Winner Per District

 

Purpose:  

To build awareness helping students understand their relationship with their digital devices, and how to disconnect and fill their time with more enriching activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a student in Berkeley Heights or New Providence 
  • Complete the "Disconnect to Reconnect" Challenge including the Google form
  • Have a parent verify you completed it

Funding:

Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates

Timing:

Submissions due on  April 15, 2026 midnight.

Decisions to be made by April 22.   

Read the 7 Day Challenge. Submit your plan & complete the required form(s) daily as you complete it.  You will be able to come back and edit your entry until  you submit and only before the deadline on 3/15/26 Midnight. Save the link and use the same email address you logged in originally to come back and edit.  It is recommeded to use a google account if you have one. For questions about your google form or about the challenge, email rayfreaney@gmail.com or text (908) 803-4602.
 

Link to the "Disconnect to Reconnect" Application & instructions