Mix, Mingle & Munch: May 22nd!
05/12/2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment

Support our FIT Club Charity Team participating in the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon on June 2nd. Come meet the team, enjoy great food and wine, and support a great cause. Hope to see you there!

 

Can’t attend the event on May 22nd? Please support our FIT Club Charity team through an online donation!

 
 
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Let’s Get Ready to Rock!
02/22/2013 – 12:10 pm | No Comment

Kids Korps is proud to announce our newest program that is sure to get you Rocking and Rolling with us this year!

We have been approved as an official Charity Fundraising Group for the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! This rockin’ event will take place on June 2, 2013! We need you to run for us!

This exciting news is a great opportunity to:

  • Help raise awareness of Kids Korps USA in our community
  • Help raise money for our organization and the programs and service projects that we provide to over 350 agencies that we serve
  • Reach your fitness goals for the new year!

So Save the Date- June 2, 2103-  and become part of our Charity team! Tell your kids, your friends,  and anyone that might be interested in joining our team as a runner or a walker on behalf of Kids Korps  USA!

You already know what we stand for, now RUN for us!!

Email the FIT Club Leader to get started: Teresa@ismsports.net. Visit http://www.fit4urcause.com/ for more info!

 

Rock n Roll Marathon: SIBLING SYNERGY
02/21/2013 – 2:20 pm | No Comment
Rock n Roll Marathon: SIBLING SYNERGY

Marlene Holmquist, one of Kids Korps USA’s newest board members (and Co-Chair of last year’s Superstar Gala) and her brother Tom Friel have taken on a unique challenge which most siblings don’t get to do – participate in the San Diego Rock N’ Roll Marathon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of …

Hearts, Hats and Heels
02/19/2013 – 12:56 pm | No Comment
Hearts, Hats and Heels

 
More than 110 fashion-loving ladies gathered at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club on Wednesday, February 6th for HEARTS, HATS AND HEELS – a fashion extravaganza benefitting Kids Korps USA, and featuring some of the top fashions and vendors in our community.
“We are delighted at the response we received to this event!” said Joani Wafer, …

Fun Kayak Clean-Up Project–January 27th
01/02/2013 – 3:52 pm | No Comment
Fun Kayak Clean-Up Project–January 27th

Passport to Sustainability: Kayak Clean-Up Project
Fun for all ages! An outside classroom comes to life. Come learn about the Watershed at Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad
Date: RESCHEDULED: Sunday, January 27th from 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad
Register Online
More Info: Join this fun and active “Passport to Sustainability” hands-on project where a credentialed teacher takes you through …

Kids Korps Blankets Bring Warmth and Smiles to Children in Mexico
01/01/2013 – 10:27 am | No Comment
Kids Korps Blankets Bring Warmth and Smiles to Children in Mexico

    
Kids Korps USA and the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club recently teamed up to bring smiles of happiness to hundreds of needy children from around the hills of Ensenada and Rosarita, Mexico. Rotarians traveled to Mexico this month to distribute thousands of pounds of food and blankets to the poorest of the poor. Among …

Making Others Merry: Ways to Give Back!
12/07/2012 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Making Others Merry: Ways to Give Back!

Featured Holiday Projects:
See below for a list of ways to give back this holiday season, and don’t forget to search our online Project Calendar for hundreds of volunteer projects!
Gloves/Mittens/Hat Drive

As the weather turns colder, homeless individuals will be in need of warm accessories. Join Kids Korps and the San Elijo Teen Korps Chapter in collecting …

Next Passport to Sustainability Project
11/28/2012 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Next Passport to Sustainability Project

Calling all Green Korps Volunteers!!

 
JOIN US FOR A UNIQUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY & TOUR OF THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS CONSERVATION PROGRAM!

Saturday, December 1st from 1:30-3pm
Ages 5 and Up
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Learn more and register online!
The Del Mar Fairgrounds adopted a Resource Conservation Program in 1990 and has won 24 awards for its achievements! Please join us for an informative …

Electronics Recycling Project
11/27/2012 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
Electronics Recycling Project

LCH Chapter Members (from Left-to-Right): Trevor, Soren, Caden, Jonathan, Slade, and Sophia
La Costa Heights Chapter and I Love a Green San Diego Partner for America Recycles Day!
Have you ever thrown electronics away in the trash?  Do you know what “e-waste” is?  On November 10th, our Kids Korps chapter at La Costa Heights helped our community by recycling e-waste with I …

2012 Presidential Service Award Recipients!
10/01/2012 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
2012 Presidential Service Award Recipients!

A special “Congratulations” to our Kids Korps, Teen Korps, and Adult Leaders receiving the 2011-12 President’s Volunteer Service Award! The recipients earned a certificate signed by the President of the United States, along with a service medal, either bronze, silver, or gold, based on hours of service performed during the 2011-12 membership year. The 87 …