Appel Farm is pleased to be the New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Region 2 partner serving schools in Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a free national program, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, that encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also compete for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000. Poetry Out Loud is an incredible opportunity for students and schools alike.

The nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens

Students perform or submit artwork to be adjudicated across various disciplines, with a festival day at Appel Farm that includes educational workshops