Spark an entire classroom’s curiosity. Build a child’s confidence. Teach the true meaning of kindness. Become a Giving Circle Member.

• Curiosity Circle ($1-$99) 
  • $35 pays for an enthusiastic science presenter for a 1-hour In-Class Program at a local elementary school
  • $75 provides a week of arts, science or technology supplies for an scholarship camper
  • $90 provides a week of extended care for a scholarship camper
• Confidence Circle ($100- $349)
  • $100 pays for a day of additional staffing for our camp scholarship recipients
  • $250 impacts 50 students through 2 subsidized hands-on in class science programs in a neighborhood school
• Kindness Circle ( $350-$999) 
  • $350 provides an underserved child with a camp scholarship for a week of Camp Edmo
  • $450 provides an underserved child with a camp scholarship for a week of Camp EdTech
  • $800 ensures bus transportation for 40 scholarship campers to and from camp
• Founders Circle ($1000 and above) 
  • $1,000 purchases two additional laptops for use by our scholarship campers
  • $2,500 impacts over 500 students through 20 subsidized in-class science programs
  • $5,000 impacts over 1,000 students through 40 subsidized in-class science programs OR 14 camp scholarship weeks for Camp Edmo.

All donations, large or small, are appreciated and fully tax-deductible. In addition to recognition on our website and newsletter, exclusive offers and invitations, and a special card hand-crafted by one of our campers or students, know that your support can make a difference.

You can donate by clicking here or by sending a check written to Edventure More to:

Edventure More
Attn: Development Department
2295 Palou Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124

Click here for a list of our 2013 Giving Circle Members who have already spread the Kindness Vibe!

Your donation of a product or service can go a long way to help us raise additional funds as an auction item or reduce supply purchases for our arts and science curriculum.

We are always on the lookout for the following items:

• Art materials- markers, Elmers Glue, poster board, construction paper, scissors, tape, paint
• Science equipment- beakers, microscopes, magnifying glasses, specimens and specimen containers
• Technology equipment- laptops (preferably MAC), digital cameras and camcorders, thumb drives
• Household items- baking soda, corn starch, vinegar, pickles (giant, kosher kind), sugar, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, food coloring
• Auction items- gift certificates, artwork, gift baskets

Please contact our Development Director, Joy Iwasa at joy@edventuremore.org to make arrangements with you to drop off or pick up  your wonderful donation and put it to good use!

Corporate funding helps to underwrite the cost of Summer Camp scholarships, School Year classroom science programs and/or special events like our annual fundraiser.

We would be delighted to tailor a Corporate Benefits package to align with your company’s goals and objectives. Benefits include exposure to over 4,000 camp families and 10,000 school year families, recognition on our website, inclusion in our newsletter and special events, volunteer opportunities for your employees and the knowledge that your company is directly responsible for enriching children’s lives in the Bay Area. Contact our Development Director, Joy Iwasa at joy@edventuremore.org to become a corporate sponsor today!

Opportunities also exist with your corporate benefits manager to offer discounted camp to all of your employees. Contact develop@edventuremore.org for more details.

10th Anniversary Celebration

2013 marks Edventure More’s 10th Anniversary. Keep an eye out for details about our 10th Anniversary Celebration happening in Fall 2013!

Gift Giving

Are you hosting your own special event? Consider Edventure More as a recipient of event donations or in lieu of traditional gifts for events like birthday celebrations. It’s a great way to spread awareness and support for enrichment for all children.

Fundraising

If your organization or company is interested in hosting a fundraising event, contact Joy Iwasa, Development Director at joy@edventuremore.org. We would be happy to partner with you to make your event both memorable and rewarding for you and your guests.

Inspiring Curiosity, Kindness and Confidence

Lahni’s story
Your donation helps us light the spark of curiosity, confidence and kindness for disadvantaged kids. Take Lahni, a 1st grader from Oakland. Three weeks at Camp Edmo on a partial scholarship made her passionate about ant’s anatomy, the engineering of castles, and dissecting owl pellets. She would never have considered biology a career possibility before the wonder she experienced at Camp Edmo. In her grandma’s words, “Camp Edmo nurtures children’s inquisitiveness and creativity, and it’s all done with such wonderful enthusiasm!”

James’ story
For James, a 5th grader from the Canal District, after a week at Camp EdTech on full scholarship, he got so enthused about creating media that he “became more interested in school and put effort into studying” when fall rolled around. Instead of watching TV at home, he was making TV at camp.

A boy labeled a “lost cause” story
When visiting one of our In Class Programs, a donor was shocked to see a young boy, labeled a “lost cause” by his teachers, spontaneously shout out, “I LOVE science!” in the midst of his Ice Cream Baggie experiment. At Edventure More, we tap into the innate curiosity in the heart of every child.

Meet Olivia, Cash and Dante and their families and hear them tell their story!

Camp Edmo is part of our family unit… I really wish that it was available for everyone.”
- Shiloh, Dante’s Dad

Watch our Edventure More video and see what a difference you can make in your community!

Bring more of these stories to life by joining one of our Giving Circles today!

If you want to find out about applying for a camp scholarship, visit Camp Edmo or Camp EdTech.
Applications for camp scholarships will be available in mid-February.

 

When parents choose Edventure More camps, they not only make a difference in their child’s life, they make a difference in thousands of Bay Area kids’ lives.

5% of camp proceeds and 100% of your donations:

• Fund camp scholarships for underserved kids
• Subsidize hands-on science presentations in local public and private schools
• Keep our dedicated Development department applying for science, art and technology grants
• Reduce Summer Learning Loss, save hands-on learning, & build 21st Century Life Skills

If you don’t see your school listed in the appropriate link below, please contact our School Year Programs Manager at outreach@edventuremore.org to learn how we can support the enrichment efforts of your school, teachers, PTA or GATE programs.

Schools served thanks to your support: