PROGRAMS

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.

GOT Kids Camp - march 20-24, 2023

This weeklong camp experience for middle school students, focuses on life skills, personal growth and fun educational activities. After two years of learning loss, and social isolation many students need a place where they can be encouraged and have fun, while learning about themselves and the world around them. Space is limited to 60 Lodi Unified School District students, to be selected by lottery. 
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Generous grant funding for this program provided by the Antone E. and Marie F. Raymus Foundation.

GOT Kids/Headwaters Kayak Camp

GOT Kids is partnering with our friends at Headwaters 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. Sign up here for the next session! ​

Summer Science Day Camp

Three days of exciting science activities and fun for students in grades 4-6 at Lodi Lake. This annual favorite pairs educational time with outdoor adventures for a memorable camp experience. Thanks to our local community partners like the Lodi-Tokay Rotary, Michael David Family Foundation and the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation for their support which enables us to offer this program free to all participants.

​Art Show

A showcase of original artwork made by talented LUSD high school students. Congratulations to Attyson Valdez, who took home the 2022 Best in Show prize for an intricately drawn portrait. Ms. Valdez also took home Best in Show at the San Joaquin County Art Show. Congratulations, Attyson!

My Books

We invite first grade students to bring in their caregivers,  within 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 get to take home a book to keep 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.