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.
Read the full story »We have so many wonderful members contributing their time to the community. Read their perspectives on their involvement in giving back.
We encourage our teens to be our champions daily. This is their voice; their opportunity to give you a glimpse at the world of Teen Korps.
Kids Korps encourages kids to assist in the sustainability of the environment around them. Visit Green Korps to see the change we are making.
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.
Here you will find inspiring stories about Kids Korps Members who constantly make this a better world through volunteerism and love of others.
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 …
I also learned a lot about the problems faced by that country and how I can help solve them. The trip has had a great impact on me. I now have a greater appreciation for many things in my life and I now realize that when I’m older I would like to spend a …
Ernst & Young Connect Day With Kids Korps
By Tracy Villarreal, 2011 Ernst & Young Horizon Intern
Volunteering with Kids Korps made us, a group of Ernst & Young interns, aware of all of the generous and truly amazing people that perform this work every day. As a non-profit organization, Kids Korps sees the good in …
By Ashley Howard, senior at Cathedral High School
Yet another summer volunteer camp came and went at La Colonia Park in Solana Beach this June, starting with smiles and hellos and ending with melancholy farewells and goodbyes. During the week, new and returning counselors and campers experienced first hand the ways of volunteering. For many of …
Kids Korps’ annual Super Star Gala, RED HAUTE TANGO, took place under a bed of stars at the beautiful Grand Del Mar Hotel on Friday, May 6th. Nearly 300 people gathered to enjoy fine wine, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and the dance, all with the flavor and spirit of Argentina and Tango.
The evening started off with …
By Gerard and Warren Godone-Maresca (14-year-old twins)
TERI (Training, Education, and Research Institute) is an organization that assists children and adults with different developmental and physical disabilities. On Saturday, March 5, we had the wonderful experience volunteering one more time with their Therapeutic Equestrian Program.
Our afternoon at TERI was a truly rewarding experience—and a very special …
Our Pacific Rim Elementary Chapter in Carlsbad had a great beginning to the year with nearly 120 members joining our chapter! To keep all these members busy, we offered several projects that kids could sign-up for at the membership drive, such as weeding on the school campus, a beach cleanup, selling papers for Kids News …
On a windy afternoon at the end of February, seventeen members of the Encinitas Country Day School Kids Korps chapter gathered to get “SmART” about energy conservation. As part of Kid Korps “smART meter” project Presented by SDG&E, these excited and highly energetic students made unique art out of old SDG&E power meters while also …
Last spring Kids Korps announced our new program, Hugs 4 Kids, honoring Julien Hug. Thanks to our Hugs 4 Kids sponsors, we were able to dedicate resources to develop this innovative youth empowerment program! We would also like to thank the Hugs 4 Kids Advisory Board members for their time and commitment: Denise Hug, Jennifer Keslik-Bell, Maggie Bobileff, Andrea Carrier, Dana …
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.
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Del Mar Country Club
Join Kids Korps USA in celebrating in royal style on Saturday, April 28th. Prepare to don your best for an evening of impeccable style, extraordinary culinary sensations, and a chance to try your luck at the ‘races.’ As you place your bets, know it’s for …
Watch Channel 10 Interview by Kimberly Hunt
An Innovative Character Enrichment Program
Kids Korps USA honors the life and celebrates the achievements of long-time supporter and recipient of the Kids Korps USA’s National Leadership Award, Julien Hug with the announcement of a new program called Hugs for Kids.
In his legacy, Hugs for Kids will reflect Julien’s kindness, [...]