Our mission at Giving Opportunities to Kids Foundation is to open doors beyond the classroom experience to help children explore and develop their talents, interests, and skills. In order to achieve this goal, we facilitate a number of programs that are uniquely designed to broaden horizons, encouraging children to reach their highest potential. We also look for ways to partner with the community and other organizations, who share a passion for investing in our youth.
Scholarships
Resources: Scholarships – Finance Your Study
San Joaquin County’s one-stop site for students and scholarship providers to search and apply for local college and university scholarships. Opportunities are for high school seniors and adult students. The 209Scholarships page was created and is managed by the San Joaquin Community Foundation as part of the commitment to empowering the minds of San Joaquin County students.
San Joaquin County’s one-stop site for students and scholarship providers to search and apply for local college and university scholarships. Opportunities are for high school seniors and adult students. The 209Scholarships page was created and is managed by the San Joaquin Community Foundation as part of the commitment to empowering the minds of San Joaquin County students.
STudents vs. stem competition- august 10, 2024
GOT Kids is hosting 1st Annual Students vs. STEM competition. It is a free event for kindergarten- 12 grade students to participate in and engage STEM activities. Students will compete in freestyle art, math competition, bridge and miniature motorize car building competition, and many more! Prizes will be awarded to the winners after the competition.
Parents can participate as well! We have exclusive miniature motorize car building competition for adults to participate in. Registration spots are limited.
Parents can participate as well! We have exclusive miniature motorize car building competition for adults to participate in. Registration spots are limited.
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Register ends August 1st, 2024
Event Date: Saturday, August, 10th, 2024 Time: 9am - 2pm Location: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockerford St., Lodi, CA 95240 Kindergarten Registration 1st-2nd Grade Registration 3rd- 5th Grade Registration 6th- 8th Grade Registration 9th-12th Grade Registration TEAM: 6th- 12th Grade Registration- Building a Bridge 6th -12th Grade Student vs. STEM Car Building- Registration (SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED) Student vs. STEM Car Building for Adults (Supplies Not Provided) EVENT TICKETS MUST be purchased before the event. |
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3-day Kayak Camp - REgistration closed
GOT Kids is partnering with our friends at Lodi Boathouse to offer an amazing 3-day Kayak camp experience for 6-8th grade students at Lodi Lake at no cost to the family. This immersive program teaches basic paddling skills, water safety and rescue techniques while building confidence and new friendships.
Click here to sign up for the next session!
Participation limited to students currently enrolled in Lodi Unified School District, limit one session per student.
Click here to sign up for the next session!
Participation limited to students currently enrolled in Lodi Unified School District, limit one session per student.
Summer Science Day Camp - returning Soon
Three days of engaging science lessons and fun activities for students entering grades 4-6 at Lodi Lake. This annual favorite pairs educational time with outdoor adventures for a memorable day camp experience. Thanks to GOT Kids community partners, the Lodi-Tokay Rotary Club, and the Michael David Family Foundation for their generous support which enables us to offer this program FREE to all students!
cal-waste materials recovery facility tours
GOT Kids partners with Cal-Waste Recovery Systems to offer guided educational tours for fifth grade students, through the state of the art Cal-Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Galt. This informational tour includes a behind the scenes look at the various jobs, machinery and materials processed in the MRF to give students a better understanding of how much of what they discard is recyclable and how these materials are processed.
Lodi USD Art Show
The annual Art Show is a showcase of original artwork, made by talented Lodi USD high school students.
GOT Kids sponsors this celebration of student creativity by providing the prize awards for the winners in each category, as well as the Judges' Choice and Best in Show awards.
Congratulations to Maggie Fugate, who took home the 2023 Best in Show prize, for her drawing, "Drowning In My Own Reflection". Congratulations, Maggie! For a complete list of the 2023 Art Show winners, click here.
GOT Kids sponsors this celebration of student creativity by providing the prize awards for the winners in each category, as well as the Judges' Choice and Best in Show awards.
Congratulations to Maggie Fugate, who took home the 2023 Best in Show prize, for her drawing, "Drowning In My Own Reflection". Congratulations, Maggie! For a complete list of the 2023 Art Show winners, click here.
Storm drain dectectives
Established in 2000, the Storm Drain Detectives are a group of Lodi USD teachers, students, and community members, in partnership with the City of Lodi, Public Works Department, that monitor the Mokelumne River monthly at several different sites where stormwater enters the river. The students record their findings which are then reported online for public information. GOT Kids lends support to this amazing program to help fund experiential learning components and underwrite program costs.
mokelumne current
Every year, students participating in the City of Lodi's environmental education programs have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned with the community in the Mokelumne Current. This annual publication features articles, interviews, photos, artwork, creative writing, poetry, and more, all created by local students. The focus of each issue is on the Mokelumne River Watershed, the Delta, conservation and local ecology. Each Lodi USD student in grades 2-12, receive a printed copy of the Mokelumne Current every May, funded by GOT Kids.
My Books
We support literacy nights held at Lodi USD elementary school sites, where families learn about the importance of reading with a child. Studies show that even looking at the pictures and talking together provides important language development for young children. Every child receives an age-appropriate book to take home and enjoy together with their family.
Buy One/Give One T-Shirts
Purchase a GOT Kids T-shirt and the foundation will provide an article of clothing to a child in need. Click HERE to view sizes and colors.