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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Public Presentation | Make a formal presentation to a government body of which you are not a member, and which is composed primarily of adults, on an issue of importance to you. | Video recording of your presentation (upload or provide a link). | $50, maximum of $100 |
Read a Book | Read a book from the library or your home, and submit a response. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant with the book. | $10 per book response, maximum of $30 |
Resume | Create a resume. | Follow the Resume Guide and upload a PDF on the activity claim form | $15, one time only |
ScholarShare 529 Monthly Match | Set up automatic deposits in your child's linked ScholarShare 529 account, and you’ll receive a match of up to $10 per month in their Ready, Set, Save account. You can receive matching funds until you reach a total of $180. | Set up automatic deposits in your child's ScholarShare account and be sure to link it to their Ready, Set, Save account. The match will be deposited automatically. | $10 per month for up to 18 months |
ScholarShare Account | ScholarShare 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.) | $50, one time only | |
Special Incentive | Special incentives are offered occasionally, for a limited time. Watch Home Run social media for details. Restrictions may apply. | Required documentation may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement. | Amounts may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement. |
Summer Enrichment | Participate in a non-STEAM summer enrichment program that is at least two weeks long. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $10 per program, per year |
Summer STEAM Enrichment | Participate in a summer enrichment program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts or math (STEAM) that is at least two weeks long. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation. | $15 per program, per year |
Volunteer | Volunteer for an approved nonprofit organization. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant volunteering. | $25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year |
Voter Registration | Register or pre-register to vote in Yolo County. | Copy of your completed voter registration card or screen shot of your voter registration confirmation. (You must be 18 to register to vote, but you may pre-register at 16.) | $25 |
Workplace Tour | Participate in an approved in-person or virtual workplace tour. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form. | $15, maximum of $45 |
Workshop | Attend a college or school workshop to get information and resources | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance. | $20 per workshop or workshop series, maximum of $60 |