Eligible Activities for Ages 14-18
14th birthday to the day before the 19th birthday
Note that the 14-18 age range allows West Sacramento youth who did not reach the $250 limit in earlier age ranges to “catch up” to the full $1,000 maximum. In other words, teens can earn more than $250 for activities completed in the 14-18 age range, but the lifetime maximum is still $1,000.
Images of official documents (e.g., transcripts or grade reports, attendance records, voter registration, FAFSA confirmation) 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.
Click HERE for a list of approved volunteer sites.
Activity | 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). | 529 account statement. (Note: You must be 18 to open an account. If under 18, ask a parent or guardian to open an account for you.) | $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 |
CPR Certification | Attend an in-person CPR Class and earn your CPR Certification. Upcoming CPR classes from the American Red Cross can be found here. You may complete the class through any other qualified organization. | Upload your CPR certificate. | $20, one time only |
CSS Profile | Submit evidence of completion of the CSS Profile from the College Board. | Email confirming completion of the CSS profile. | $15, one time only |
CTE Course | Complete a Career Technical Education course at River City High School. View eligible courses. | Transcript or report card. | $50 |
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, one essay per age group |
College Research | Research five 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 |
Community Event | Attend an event that is open to the general public, is NOT organized by your school, and is focused on learning, building community or solving a problem. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $20, maximum of $60 |
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 |
Digital Micro-credential | Earn a digital micro-credential through your summer internship with the Home Run | Submit a claim and upload a screenshot of your badge. | $50 per micro-credential, $300 max. |