Submitted by akuelling on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 23:00. Last updated on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 22:01.
Vital Stats
ongoing project
06/20/2008
06/30/2008
50
50
$0
The Problem
Introducing Kids 4th thru 7th grade to the fun and fitness of Track and field
Why It's Important
Our track team held its first ever youth track and field camp last summer. We introduced the fundamental skills and the events held at a track meet. We loved interacting with the kids and they had a really good time. We held a mini meet at the end of the week.
The Plan Of Action
We went to the classrooms on the last day of school and handed out flyers. We all got together early and set up the track and signed in the kids. We held small group sessions so they could try every thing each day.
How Can Others Get Involved?
We dont have any money to go on, and we really need equipment, water bottles, and t-shirts would be nice too. We need donations of ribbons or medals and a podium for the winners of the mini meet.
Project Updates
12/14/08
Update: So happy to learn we were the winners of a $250 grant to help with next summer's youth track and field camp. And, we learned a lot about running a camp, what to do and what not to do. So, it should really be a great camp next summer!
07/18/09
Update: Clear Fork Youth Track Camp #2 was held June 22-26, 2009 with nearly twice as many kids attending this year as last year. The Do Something.org money helped buy t-shirts for each camper and the coaches and varsity team members that helped run the camp. Two additional donations were received as well. A donation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and participation ribbons for all campers was provided by Mr. Jay Jacquet of North Central State College. An additional donation of a tent for shade during the rest period was provided by my grandfather, Ramsey Burrows. A big thank you to Do something.org, Mr. Jacquet and grandpa for helping our camp to grow! Although I have graduated and am on my way to University of Akron, where I will continue with Track and Field, I hope to continue to support the youth track program at Clear Fork High School.
Additional hours volunteered: 30 Additional people impacted: 6 Additional people involved: 47
Final Grant Update
07/28/09
Abby Kuelling
Number of people in the organization: 16 Number of people impacted: 45 kids, 10 teens, 6 adults , numerous parents Describe the impact the grant had: We were able to purchase t-shirts for everyone. I also learned that to ask for help with a project is easier than I thought. We also asked for help with ribbons and a tent and both were eagerly donated. It was awsome Project highlights: Last year we did not have any ribbons and now we did.
Last year we had 24 kids participate this year 45.
Last year we had 3 adults help this year 6 adults help. How did the project unfold and develop? We advertised in local papers and distributed flyers in local elementary schools. Hopefully a greater number of parents and kids now know (and enjoy) the sport of track and field a little better. Hopefully a greater number of kids have gotten up and out and had some fun at camp.
Introducing Kids 4th thru 7th grade to the fun and fitness of Track and field
Why is it important to you?:
Our track team held its first ever youth track and field camp last summer. We introduced the fundamental skills and the events held at a track meet. We loved interacting with the kids and they had a really good time. We held a mini meet at the end of the week.
What's your plan of action?:
We went to the classrooms on the last day of school and handed out flyers. We all got together early and set up the track and signed in the kids. We held small group sessions so they could try every thing each day.
How Can Others Help?:
We dont have any money to go on, and we really need equipment, water bottles, and t-shirts would be nice too. We need donations of ribbons or medals and a podium for the winners of the mini meet.
Total hours volunteered (to date):
15
Start Date:
06/20/2008
End Date:
06/30/2008
Money Raised:
$0
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What's the problem you are trying to solve?:
Introducing Kids 4th thru 7th grade to the fun and fitness of Track and field
Why is it important to you?:
Our track team held its first ever youth track and field camp last summer. We introduced the fundamental skills and the events held at a track meet. We loved interacting with the kids and they had a really good time. We held a mini meet at the end of the week.
What's your plan of action?:
We went to the classrooms on the last day of school and handed out flyers. We all got together early and set up the track and signed in the kids. We held small group sessions so they could try every thing each day.
How Can Others Help?:
We dont have any money to go on, and we really need equipment, water bottles, and t-shirts would be nice too. We need donations of ribbons or medals and a podium for the winners of the mini meet.
Introducing Kids 4th thru 7th grade to the fun and fitness of Track and field
Why is it important to you?:
Our track team held its first ever youth track and field camp last summer. We introduced the fundamental skills and the events held at a track meet. We loved interacting with the kids and they had a really good time. We held a mini meet at the end of the week.
What's your plan of action?:
We went to the classrooms on the last day of school and handed out flyers. We all got together early and set up the track and signed in the kids. We held small group sessions so they could try every thing each day.
How Can Others Help?:
We dont have any money to go on, and we really need equipment, water bottles, and t-shirts would be nice too. We need donations of ribbons or medals and a podium for the winners of the mini meet.
Total hours volunteered (to date):
15
Start Date:
06/20/2008
End Date:
06/30/2008
Money Raised:
$0
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