Hugs 4 Kids Bowl-a-Thon
01/18/2012 – 2:50 pm | No Comment

WHEN: Sunday, February 12th from 1-3:30pm
WHERE: Surf Bowl (1401 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA )
COST: $10.00 per student Includes bowling, shoes, lunch & entertainment! Scholarships available!

RSVP: RSVP to Amber@kidskorps.org or 760-452-2676 by Feb. 5th. Ask about scholarships when RSVP’ing.

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Hugs for Kids will dedicate their funds to the development of educational and leadership programs that strengthen self-esteem and character of youth from all walks of life.

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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
12/04/2011 – 5:16 am | No Comment
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Kids Korps USA is your resource for holiday volunteer projects! Visit our website to read about upcoming holiday projects and to download our NEW Kids Korps Holiday Volunteer Guide 2011. Feel free to contact the Kids Korps office for more information! 760-452-2676.
 
 
 

Presidential & Kids Korps Awardees 2010/2011
10/11/2011 – 12:55 pm | Comments Off
Presidential & Kids Korps Awardees 2010/2011

KIDS KORPS USA AWARDEES
Kids Korps  Award  (age up to  14)-25hr. and more              
Valerie Arnett, Kiana Aryan, Delara Aryan, Hunter Asmann, Donna Ball, Noah Bayindirli, Matthew Burdick, Christopher Burdick, Calvin Campbell, Erin Champ, Benton Christopher, Annabella Christopher, Kaia Colban, Sean Colford, Arriana Daniels, Madeline DeVilbiss, Danny DeVilbiss, Dylan Dorny, Elle Dorny, Jaxson Dorny, Kaelie Drago, Stacy …

JOIN KIDS KORPS NOW FOR A SCHOOL YEAR OF SERVICE LEARNING
09/13/2011 – 11:08 am | No Comment
JOIN KIDS KORPS NOW FOR A SCHOOL YEAR OF SERVICE LEARNING

There is no better exercise for your heart,
than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.  Bernard Meltzer
Dear Current & Prospective Kids Korps & Teen Korps Members,
In this time of economic uncertainty, there is one thing we can be sure of: that volunteerism, whatever form it takes, truly does make a difference — in our …

Facts on Youth Voluteerism!
01/31/2011 – 12:23 pm | No Comment
Facts on Youth Voluteerism!

Fast Facts

Youth volunteering is up 12% over the last 10 years. (UCLA/Higher Education Research Institute Annual Freshmen Survey, 1999)
73% of America’s 60 million young people believe they can make a difference in their communities. (Do Something Young People’s Involvement Survey /Princeton Survey Research, 1998)
Teenagers volunteer 2.4 billion hours annually. (Independent Sector/Gallup, 1996) •    Teenage service …

Sycamore Ridge Kids Korps Chapter
01/03/2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Sycamore Ridge Kids Korps Chapter

The Sycamore Ridge Kids Korps chapter hosted a holiday party at the Family Recovery Center
in Oceanside in December. The Family Recovery Center supports women and families in treatment, helping them to recovery from various abuse and addiction issues. The Sycamore Ridge Chapter interacted with the residents and families to make Christmas ornaments, decorate holiday …

BENASSI BUILD-A-BIKE GIVING MILITARY CHILDREN A REASON TO SMILE
06/09/2010 – 11:29 am | No Comment
BENASSI BUILD-A-BIKE   GIVING MILITARY CHILDREN A REASON TO SMILE

On Saturday, May 29, the second Benassi Kids Korps Build-A-Bike project was held in memory of Rancho Santa Fe resident and lawyer, John Benassi. As long time volunteers and Kids Korps supporters, Marian Benassi and her two teenage sons, Chris and Max helped organize this wonderful event.  “My dad was an avid cyclist and philanthropist. …

GO GREEN WITH TEENS AT GREEN KORPS FEST – NOVEMBER 15TH
11/03/2009 – 1:24 pm | One Comment
GO GREEN WITH TEENS AT GREEN KORPS FEST – NOVEMBER 15TH

Get ready to learn how to live green from our fabulous Teen Korps members!
Mark your calendars for Green Korps Fest, scheduled for Sunday November 15th between 1:00pm and 4:00pm at the very first LEED Certified Starbuck’s Location 7625 Linda Vista Road #104, San Diego, CA 92111 (Just west of Sharp Memorial & Children’s Hospital).  The event …

A Peek at Summer Camp
07/23/2009 – 10:37 pm | No Comment