11th birthday to the day before the child’s 14th birthday
Images of official documents (e.g., transcripts or grade reports, attendance records) must clearly show the participant’s name and the date or school year. The Good Grades and Perfect Attendance incentives are awarded only for FULL school years.
Unless otherwise indicated, all documentation of completed activities should be submitted through the activity claim form. Please uncheck the final question on the activity claim form if you do not want your photos to be used to promote the Home Run to other West Sacramento families. Please note that there is a $250 limit per age group.
Eligible Activities for Ages 11-13
Title | Description | Documentation | Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
529 College Savings Account | Open a 529 college savings account from a provider other than ScholarShare (not available for ScholarShare account holders). | Account statement | $25, one time only |
After-school Activities | Participate in a non-STEAM after-school enrichment program. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $10 per program, per year |
After-school STEAM Activities | Participate in a STEAM focused after-school enrichment program. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $15 per program, per year |
CalKIDS Account | Account statement | $50, one time only | |
College Essay | Write an essay about the benefits of attending college. | Follow the College Essay Guidelines and upload the PDF on the activity claim form. | $15, maximum of one essay per age group |
College Research | Research ten colleges or vocational programs of interest to you. | Follow the College Research Guidelines and upload a PDF on the activity claim form. | $20 per project, maximum of $40 |
Conflict Resolution | Participate in a peer mediation or other conflict resolution training, or volunteer as a peer mediator at school. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $20 per year |
Family Event | Attend a West Sacramento community event for families and children offered by your school, church, or a community-based organization. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant at the event. | $20 for each event attended, maximum of $60 |
Family Fun | Participate with your family in health or nutrition-related activities such as cooking a healthy meal together, going on a hike, playing sports, bike riding, etc. | Photo of the child and family member(s) doing the activity | $5 per activity, maximum of $20 |
Good Grades | Earn all A's and B's in one school year or show improvement in GPA from the first to second semester. | Report card | $25 per year |
Home Run Referral | Refer a friend or family member to enroll in a West Sacramento Home Run program. | Friend or family member provides your name when creating their profile with the Home Run Savings Tracker. | $25 per enrollment, maximum of $75 |
Join a Club | Join a club or extracurricular activity at your school and participate for a full school year. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $10 per club, per year |