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.

3-day Kayak Camp - Summer sessions now open!

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. 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! ​

Summer Science Day Camp - June 6-8, 2023

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!

Want more information?
Check out the the 2023 Summer Science Day Camp flyer, including general camp information and bus transportation schedule.

cal-waste materials recovery facility tours

GOT Kids partners with Cal-Waste to offer guided educational tours for fifth grade students, through the state of the art Cal-Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Galt. This incredibly 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- April 15, 2023

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.

The Lodi USD Art Show winners in each category automatically move forward to compete in the San Joaquin County Office of Education Art Show held on May  8, 2023. 

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 receives a printed copy of the Mokelumne Current in May, funded by GOT Kids.

My Books

We support literacy nights held at Lodi USD elementary school sites, where caregivers join in a small group setting to 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.

Choices

​A volunteer driven, research-based program for 8th grade students to help them understand the impact choices have on their future. In today's world, students need encouragement and support to reach their full potential.

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.