School is out for the summer, and while many kids look forward to fun and freedom, the break can bring added stress for families with limited budgets. Summer camps, swim passes, and other enrichment activities often come with costs that are out of reach for those already struggling to meet basic needs. These opportunities, however, are more than just fun—they offer structure, exercise, learning, and social interaction that are vital for a child’s mental and physical well-being. We invite our partners to help make summer brighter for these families by donating toward camp registrations, swim park passes, and other positive activities. Together, we can ensure every child has the chance to grow, play, and thrive this summer.
What is needed:
A single mom with 3 kids in Belle Plaine needs help covering summer expenses. Mom is working full time and is typically able to manage her budget, but she recently had to put a lot of money into repairing her vehicle making any additional costs very challenging. She is looking for help paying for an aquatic center family pass ($150) that would be used by her two school aged children during KidsCo/summer childcare program’s trips to the pool.
Cost: $150 – Donate Online Today!
What is needed:
Gold Season Pass for Valleyfair for $99
What Created the need:
An 18 year old young man with behavioral challenges has made impressive strides this past year while living at his community residential home. He is looking forward to graduating in a month and finding a part time job. Gifting him a park pass to Valleyfair acknowledges his hard work, providing joy, sensory engagement, and social opportunities. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate his progress and encourage continued success. He especially loves the Wild Thing and Steel Venom roller coasters. Thank you for your consideration!
Cost: $99 – Donate Online Today!
What is needed:
Asking $150 to pay for a Belle Plaine Aquatic Center Family Swim Pass. I am working with a Belle Plaine family of 3 that has a child with special needs that would greatly benefit from having daily access to the Belle Plaine Aquatic Center as they continue to work on and support her skills across learning domains this summer. The family has experienced employment hardships and do not have funds at this time to cover any extra curricular activities, but are committed to providing their child learning-rich experiences and this location is within walking distance for the family. Thank you for consideration of supporting this wonderful family!
Cost: $150 – Donate Online Today!
What is needed:
We have a dedicated mom in our program who is doing everything she can to stay on track and provide for her family. With school out for the summer, she’s facing a challenge—how to keep working while ensuring her kids are cared for and engaged. She’s hoping to send her children to a variety of affordable summer camps through the city. With $1,000, she’ll be able to enroll them in about five to six different camps, providing structure, fun, and stability for her kids while she continues to work. If you’d like to help support this mom and her family, your gift will go directly toward camp registration costs.
Cost: $1000 – Donate Online Today!