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 |
|---|---|---|---|
FAFSA | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid for college or postsecondary training. | FAFSA confirmation email. | $15, one time only |
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 you and family member(s) engaging in the activity. | $5 per activity, maximum of $20 |
Family Involvement | Attend a school or community event in support of your family to earn incentive credit. | Photo of you and family member(s) engaging in 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 Internship | Complete a Home Run summer internship. | Submit claim through activity claim form. Internship information can be found here. | $50 per 8-week internship |
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 |
Informational Interview | Conduct an informational interview with a professional or business owner in a field in which you are considering a career. | Follow the Informational Interview Guidelines and upload responses as a PDF on the activity claim form. | $15 |
Internship | Complete an approved non-Home Run internship with a local employer. | Contact the Home Run team to determine whether the internship is acceptable. | $20-$50, depending on duration and quality of the internship |
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 |
Join a Sports League | Participate in a sports team or league for at least four weeks. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $10 per league or team, per year |
Letter of Recommendation | Get an adult professional or business owner (not related to you) to write a letter of recommendation for jobs or college. | Copy or photo of the letter of recommendation. | $20, maximum of $60 |
Letter to Public Official or Body | Send an email or letter to a public official or body about an issue that is important to you. (The official or body must have authority to do something about the issue.) | Photo or copy of the email or letter. | $15 |