Want to do something wonderful with us?
Donate to sponsor an Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) student’s very first paddle! Remember what it feels like? Yep, that’s what we want for them.
Let’s Do This Together!
As part of our Sea Trek Cares initiative with people like you, we’re teaming up with Oakland goes Outdoors to break down barriers like cost, transportation, and access to gear, making outdoor adventures possible for every student.
It’s easy to make a difference in someone’s life. For $20, you can sponsor one student’s first paddle, and together, we can expand access to outdoor education and paddlesports. Your donation will help create memories, help build confidence, and foster a love and connection for the outdoors that will last a lifetime.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to get 500 students on the water. But if we exceed that goal, we won’t stop there—we’ll aim to reach even more students and continue to grow the program.
Sponsorship Options
$20
Supports 1 student
$100
Supports 5 students
$200
Supports 10 students
$2,000
Supports 100 students
Or, choose your own amount
Your donation is completely tax deductible and you’ll be emailed an IRS-Ready receipt after your donation is processed.
Why the OUSD 500 Matters
(Pssst….You already know this)…
Research shows that spending time outdoors, especially through paddlesports, offers children a wide range of benefits, including:
- Improved focus and reduced stress
- Better school attendance and enhanced academic performance
- Greater confidence and teamwork skills
(You may not know this….)
However, many children never have access to these life-changing experiences. The OUSD 500 On the Water Project is designed to remove these barriers and open the door to paddlesports for kids who might otherwise miss out.
About Oakland Goes Outdoors
Founded in 2018, Oakland Goes Outdoors is committed to ensuring that all OUSD students benefit from time spent outdoors. Through partnerships with organizations like Sea Trek, they provide affordable, accessible opportunities for students to connect with nature. In the 2023-2024 school year alone, over 5,600 students from 23 schools participated in 221 outdoor trips!
How great is this!? With you helping! Thank you for being a paddler and enthusiast that cares!
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