Competitive activities tend to bring out the best of the best and accelerate the growth of others who take part. While the thrill of participation and competition with an aim toward winning is the ultimate outcome desired by all involved, there are in the end few who obtain the top prizes.  Therefore, the NESSIC emphasis will be on learning and the joy of participation in such forms of extension so that everyone gains from sharing. Here too, a team of top talents from NESSIC participating schools will determine the kinds of events, frequency, location, timing, hosting guidelines and costs per student. For live events, the aim is to provide growth, development, live social interaction and challenge that is low cost and cost effective per student. In our first year, we will begin with these shown and develop more based on the interest shown in a survey of participating schools.