Donate to sponsor an Oakland Unified School District student’s first paddle!
Sea Trek and Oakland Goes Outdoors are teaming up to get at least 500 students from the Oakland Unified School District on the water at Sea Trek’s Alameda location. For many, this will be their first time exploring the beauty of their own home waters. And we need your help!
With just a $20 donation, you can sponsor a student’s first paddle. Together, we can create unforgettable memories, build confidence, and inspire the next generation to fall in love with the outdoors.
Remember the thrill of your first paddle, the joy of gliding across the water and the confidence that came with each stroke?
Now, imagine sharing that life-changing experience with students who may never have had the chance to get out on the water.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to make this vision a reality.
And if we exceed our goal of $10,000? We’ll aim even higher—bringing the gift of paddling to as many students as possible.
Join us and make a lasting impact. Donate today!
Impact of Support
Here's how your donation will help:
$20 supports one student
$100 supports 5 students
$200 supports 10 students
$2,000 supports 100 students
What’s the motivation behind the OUSD 500 On the Water Project?
Research shows that paddlesports and other outdoor activities offer children a range of benefits, including improved focus, reduced stress, better school attendance, and enhanced academic performance (California Surgeon General’s Report, 2020). Early exposure to nature also fosters lifelong environmental stewardship.
However, not all children have equal access to these experiences. Oakland Goes Outdoors addresses this gap by collaborating with program partners like Sea Trek to provide Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) students with affordable, accessible paddlesports and other outdoor opportunities. This program tackles common barriers like cost, transportation, gear, and access to skilled guides, ensuring that more young people can reap the benefits of outdoor adventure.
Learn more about Oakland Goes Outdoors at www.oaklandgoesoutdoors.org
