Giving Programs
Giving Programs
Edventure More is a year-round 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We believe that ALL children and schools should have access to quality Summer Camp and School Year enrichment programs. 5% of our summer camp proceeds and 100% of your donations fund direct service programs for kids and teachers in your community. Click the 5% button to learn more.
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 mailing a check written to “Edventure More” to our home office:
Edventure More; Attn: Development Department; 2295 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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!
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.
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 DadWatch our Edventure More video and see what a difference you can make in your community!
It’s not just a camp, it’s part of a cause” …Sharon Mor, Co-Founder and Executive Director
Bring more of these stories to life by joining one of our Giving Circles today! If you want to find out how to apply for a scholarship, visit our Camp Scholarship Program page on Camp Edmo or Camp EdTech. Applications for camp scholarships will be available in February, 2013.
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.
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
| Acorn Woodland Elementary Alameda Christian School Albany Middle School Amelia Earhart Elementary Archway School Aurora School Bay Farm Elementary Bella Vista Elementary* Black Pine Circle School Buena Vista Elementary Chabot Elementary* Child Unique Montessori School Cleveland Elementary Crocker Highlands* Donald D. Lum Edison Elementary Emerson School Franklin Elementary* Henry Haight Henry J. Kaiser, Jr. Elementary Hillcrest School International Community School Jefferson Elementary Joaquin Miller Elementary |
Malcolm X Elementary Melrose Leadership Academy Mission Hills Middle School Montclair Elementary NEA Community Learning Center North Oakland Community Charter School (NOCCS) Frank Otis Elementary* Paden Elementary Peralta Elementary Peter Pan Academy Prince of Peace School Proctor Elementary Redwood Christian School Redwood Day School* Rise Community School Ruby Bridges Elementary Sequoia Elementary St. Elizabeth Elementary St. Joseph Elementary St. Martin De Porres Catholic School* St. Paul’s Episcopal School St. Philip Neri Sunol Glen Elementary Thornhill School* Thornton Junior High Thousand Oaks Elementary Zion Lutheran School Washington Elementary |
*Both In Class Programs and camp scholarship recipients
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
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Burton Valley Elementary |
Gregory Gardens Elementary Los Perales Elementary Silverwood Elementary Sleepy Hollow Elementary Springhill Elementary Tehiyah Day School Vista Grande Elementary Walnut Creek Intermediate |
*ICP and camp scholarship recipient host
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
| Bacich Elementary* Bahia Vista Elementary Bel Aire Elementary Brookside Elementary* Coleman Elementary* Davidson Middle School Dixie Elementary Edna Maguire Elementary* Glenwood Elementary Hamilton Meadow Park School Hidden Valley Elementary Lagunitas Elementary Loma Verde Elementary Lycee Francais La Perouse Lynwood Elementary Manor School |
Trinity Preschool and Kindergarten Marin Primary and Middle School Miller Creek Middle School Neil Cummins Elementary* Old Mill Elementary Park Elementary Reed Elementary* Ring Mountain Day School Ross Elementary St. Mark’s School San Pedro Elementary Strawberry Point Elementary* Sun Valley Elementary* Tamalpais Valley Elementary* Vallecito Elementary Wade Thomas Elementary |
*Both In Class Programs and camp scholarship recipients
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
| Alexander Rose Elementary Bubb Elementary Dilworth Elementary El Carmelo Elementary Herbert Hoover Elementary Huff Elementary David Starr Jordan Middle School Lawson Middle School Loyola Elementary L.P. Collins Elementary Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Mariano Castro Elementary |
Meyerholz Elementary Nimitz Elementary Oak Avenue Elementary Palo Verde Elementary* Ponderosa Elementary Queen of Apostles School Regnart Elementary Roosevelt Community Center Theuerkauf Elementary Westside Cooperative Preschool Windmill Springs Elementary |
*Both In Class Programs and camp scholarship recipients
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
| A.P. Gianninni Middle School Alice Fong Yu Elementary Alvarado Elementary* Argonne Alternative Elementary Ark Christian Preschool Bret Harte Middle School Buena Vista Elementary Cathedral School for Boys Children’s Day School Chinese Education Center Chinese Immersion School at De Avila Claire Lilienthal Alternative School* Clarendon Elementary* Creative Arts Charter School Dianne Feinstein Elementary* Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Eben-Ezer Family Child Care Fairmount Elementary French American International School Garfield Elementary Gateway Middle School Glen Park Elementary Gordon J. Lau Elementary* Grattan Elementary Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy James Denman Middle School James Lick Middle School Jose Ortega Elementary Junipero Serra Elementary Lafayette Elementary Lakeshore Elementary* Lawton Elementary Live Oak School Longfellow Elementary |
Miraloma Elementary* |
*Both In Class Programs and camp scholarship recipients
The following schools have either received In Class Programs from Edventure More, had students awarded camp scholarships or both. If you don’t see your school listed, 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.
| Crystal Springs Child Education Center Bowditch Middle School Brewer Island Elementary Lincoln Elementary |
Nesbit Elementary Oak Knoll Elementary Ponderosa Elementary Redwood Shores Elementary Vallemar School |
*Both In Class Programs and camp scholarship recipients
Edventure More believes that ALL children should have access to high quality enrichment programs during the summer. Our Camp Scholarship Program was created to sponsor campers who otherwise would never experience the magic of our award-winning programs. We stand by our commitment to the community by allocating 5% of all summer camp proceeds and 100% of all donations to support camp scholarships, as well as subsidize our innovative School Year Programs.
Partial scholarships are valid for one to three full weeks of Camp Edmo, Edmo In the Park, Camp EdTech, and EdTech in the Park, and if needed, include AM or PM Care at no additional charge. Scholarships are determined based on:
- Financial need
- Available funding
- Available space
We do our best to accommodate location, camp program and scheduling preferences but cannot always guarantee a family’s first choice.
To evaluate and continually improve our Camp Scholarship Program, all scholarship recipients and their families will be required to participate in pre-camp and post-camp surveys. Survey results are confidential and do not affect the selection of scholarship recipients.
Our scholarship application process is now closed for 2013. Scholarship applications for 2014 will be available on this page in early February.
All scholarship applications must include a completed online Teacher Recommendation form to be considered. For a printable version please click here.
Hard copy applications can be faxed to 415.449.6161 or mailed to 2295 Palou Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 and are due to Edventure More as soon as possible
Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee and all applicants will be notified no later than May 15, 2013
For more information, email us at develop@edventuremore.org or call us at (415) 282-6673.
Since 2004, we’ve granted over $360,000 in scholarships that have touched the lives of hundreds of families. As little as $35 takes care of a T-shirt and supplies for a day. $100 pays for a day of additional staffing for our camp scholarship recipients. Donate $350 and you give an entire week of Camp Edmo to a child!
Please make a donation today and give a child in your community a chance at a summer full of curiosity, confidence and kindness.
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
There are a number of ways you can give. Click here to find out about our Giving Circles or Other Ways to Give! Also, see how camp scholarships have benefited some of our camp families.
If you’ve been a camper family, think about applying to join our Planning and Advocacy Circle (PAC). Our Planning and Advocacy Circle members receive many exclusive benefits including one full free week of Camp Edmo or Camp EdTech, two in class presentations for their school, as well as other VIP perks. We have a limited number of Advocate Circle positions available by region and you must meet our qualifications to apply. Our PAC members provide valuable feedback, spread the word about our programs through local education advocacy, online reviews and community announcements, and participate in our annual fundraising event. Click here for more information.
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Edventure More is a year-round 501(c)(3) non-profit enrichment organization. When you choose Edventure More camps, you not only make a difference in your child’s life, you make a difference in thousands of Bay Area kids’ lives.