Give the Gift of Play this Summer
Help us provide financial assistance to over 100 local children to attend active outdoor summer camps
Help get kids outdoors and active with the Give Play program!
What if you could help a child by opening a door to a lifetime of healthy, positive experiences? What if you could create a connection to the great outdoors for children who otherwise could not afford the same experiences as their classmates?
American children today spend less than 10 minutes a day on unstructured outdoor play, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. We know that active, outdoor play connects children to nature, and helps them grow into stronger and healthier adults.
Yet, many children in our community suffer from a nature-deficit, stuck indoors, or tied to technology, especially during the summertime. A lack of resources denies many local children summer camp experiences that would get them outdoors and active, making friends and building an appreciation of natural settings and physical activity that will last a lifetime.
Give Play is the City of Oaks Foundation’s premier youth program. A partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Give Plays provide financial assistance to help children participate in the City’s incredible summer camps and nature programs.
Do you or someone you know need financial assistance to attend a Raleigh summer camp? For more information about the program or to obtain an application, please visit:
Give Play Financial Assistance
Give Play introduces many children to outdoor sports such as hiking, climbing, canoeing and mountain biking, and helps them build self-confidence and important social skills. Through these camps, local youth have safe and healthy ways to spend their summers.
The connection to the outdoors is fundamental to the health and well-being of everyone, but especially children. This mission is at the heart of the City of Oaks Foundation’s goal for Raleigh.
Please help us expand the number of families we can serve, by making a charitable donation today to support the Give Play program! We need your support in making a positive and meaningful impact right here in our local community. Thank you for your donation!