project leader
Camaro A
location
Cleveland Metro Parks
(Brookside Reservation)
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the project

Walking through nature while sensing the atmosphere around – smelling the air, listening to sounds, and feeling the touches of the rocks, leaves, trees, mud, or anything, is an awesome learning experience. Fathers doing this with their children is an even more awesome bonding opportunity.

Getting into question-and-answer sessions during nature walks keeps kids intrigued. Adding a scavenger hunt will make this time with Dad the official "BEST DAY EVER"! 

Nature walks help us reconnect with nature, uplifting our strength mentally, physically, and emotionally. Doing this with your child creates memories and traditions your family will always remember. 

the steps

Invite fathers to join the group

Organize trails and schedules for the walks

Assign trail leaders and chaperones for groups

Purchase supplies and equipment

Plan and contract transportation to and from trails/parks

Distribute scavenger hunt materials to groups

Happy Trails!

why we're doing it

I am the father of five sons.  I am very involved in the development of my children and their education.  With crime rates increasing, the aftershock of the pandemic, and the stress anxiety, and mental anguish of trying to cope with it all, life is very hectic. It's often hard to find father/son activities that fit all ages so I decided to bring this event to my community.  Kids love being outdoors, especially when they have the opportunity to do something fun, different, and exciting with their dads. This walk gives dads a chance to truly see their kid's amazement and intelligence at work.  Time outdoors gives us a breath of fresh air and a moment to recharge.

Fathers will also learn that nature has the power to embrace you, calm you down, make you happy, and boost your energy. It works wonders with kids by helping them further in enhancing their motor skills and critical thinking abilities. Nature walks cultivate curiosity and observation skills in kids to another level. This is also a great way to bond with others. 

My goal is to help the community appreciate and respect the nature around them, in hopes it will encourage more love and respect in our society as a whole. 

budget

Final budget

5/10/2023

$500 Transportation to Trails

$500 Snacks, Meals, and Water for groups

$1354.45 T-Shirts, Backpacks, Hats, Water Bottles, etc. for groups

$1100 Incentives for Trail Leaders and Volunteers

$450 Scavenger hunt materials

$400 Complimentary First Aid Kits & Insect Repellant for participants



TOTAL RAISED = $4,370.00
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $65.55
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $4,304.45

Original budget

$400 Transportation to Trails

$400 Snacks, Meals, and Water for groups

$1000 T-Shirts, Backpacks, Hats, Water Bottles, etc. for groups

$1100 Incentives for Trail Leaders and Volunteers

$300 Scavenger hunt materials

$300 Complimentary First Aid Kits & Insect Repellant for participants

TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED    $3,500
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%)    $187
"ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $56
(Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)"   
TOTAL TO RAISE=    $3,743
Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign.    

 

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