Information for ParentsThe Washburn Games provides your child with an opportunity to give back. Together with our corporate sponsors, the money your child raises directly benefits the children with social, emotional and behavioral problems. There are two ways for kids to participate:
1) Pay a $10 registration fee
OR
2) Raise $100 or more for Washburn Center for Children
and be eligible for prize drawings. Participants can
create their own personal fundraising page
to make fundraising easy, and track cash/check
donations using this form.
Although The Washburn Games centers around an afternoon of fun and exploration, your child will be recognized for the contribution he/she has made to other children and our broader community. By giving children the opportunity to give back, they learn that altruism, generosity, and community involvement can be both fun for them and critically important to the lives of others.
Q&A for Parents
- Where and when is the event?
- How much does it cost?
- Is there any incentive for raising more than $100?
- How will the fundraising awards be given?
- What is Washburn Center for Children?
- Are contributions raised by my child tax-deductible by the contributor?
- How many children will be participating?
- What will my child receive before the day of the event?
- What will my child receive on the day of the event?
- How will the Washburn Games be administered?
- Is this a one-time event?
- What happens if it rains?
- Do we have to be there the whole time?
- Does my child have to participate in all sports stations?
- What is the order of the stations?
- Can I participate alongside my child?
- Where is Bryn Mawr Meadows?
- Where will I park?
- Will there be medical professionals on staff to assist in the event of any injury?
- Will there be food and beverages available for purchase at the event?
The Washburn Games are held at Bryn Mawr Meadows in Minneapolis near I-394 and Penn Avenue (just West of downtown) on September 30, 2012. Events are open at 1:30pm. A program will be held at 4pm, followed by the prize drawings.
There is a $10 registration fee to participate, payable at the event. If your child raises funds for Washburn Center for Children and meets a $100 goal, this registration fee is waived.
Click here to set up a personalized fundraising page for your children, and
use this form to track any cash/check donations.
The Washburn Games will award a $1,000 educational grant to the child who raises the most money for Washburn Center for Children. Additionally, children who meet the $100 fundraising goal will be entered in a drawing to win a $1,000 higher educational grant and other fun prizes (exact prizes to be determined, pending in-kind donations).
At the closing ceremony of The Washburn Games, the winner(s) of the educational grant(s) will be announced and recognized. The award(s) will be made into a 529 Plan for the benefit of the winning child. The funds will be held in trust until the child attends a qualifying higher education institution. More information will be provided to the parent(s) of the winner(s) after The Washburn Games.
Washburn Center for Children is Minnesota's leading children's mental health center, caring for a wide variety of children's needs such as trauma, anxiety, depression and learning difficulties. As a vital community resource, Washburn serves more than 2,700 children and approximately 7,200 family members each year through an array of center-based, in-home and school programs.
The nonprofit has been helping Twin Cities at-risk children for nearly 130 years, and has received numerous accolades, including: 2011 Star Tribune Top Workplace and 2009 Provider of the Year by NAMI Minnesota.
When children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges receive early intervention, they are less likely to fail academically, drop out of school or become involved in the juvenile justice system. A parent or teacher wouldn't think twice about getting help for a child suffering from a physical injury. Washburn ensures caregivers also have a resource to help kids who are hurting "on the inside" - because children's mental health is as important as their physical health. Learn more at www.washburn.org
The nonprofit has been helping Twin Cities at-risk children for nearly 130 years, and has received numerous accolades, including: 2011 Star Tribune Top Workplace and 2009 Provider of the Year by NAMI Minnesota.
When children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges receive early intervention, they are less likely to fail academically, drop out of school or become involved in the juvenile justice system. A parent or teacher wouldn't think twice about getting help for a child suffering from a physical injury. Washburn ensures caregivers also have a resource to help kids who are hurting "on the inside" - because children's mental health is as important as their physical health. Learn more at www.washburn.org
Yes. Washburn will send out confirmation of the tax deductible gift to the contributor and will seek to maximize the deductible amount to extent possible under IRS rules. IRS rules allow contributors to deduct the percentage of a contribution that goes to the non-profit after the expenses of the event are paid.
The Washburn Games will cap the number of participants at 500. The first 500 to register on the web site will participate.
The Washburn Games will send several e-newsletters to registered participants between the time they register and the day of the event. The newsletter will
feature fun facts about the events. The newsletter will also contain
information about Washburn, and the kinds of challenges it helps children overcome. Finally, the newsletter will feature fundraising ideas and reminders to
keep the momentum going.
Upon arriving at the event, your child will receive a T-shirt to wear during the Games and a scorecard to bring to each station. Upon completing the event, your child will receive a medal in recognition of his/her participation. All items will be provided at the registration area near the Bryn Mawr Meadows parking lot.
Each sports station will be staffed by numerous volunteers. The volunteers will help your child complete the activity and will record your child's score on the official scorecard.
No. The Washburn Games is an annual event and we hope it will be a family favorite for years to come.
The backup location for the Washburn Games will be determined. Due to space constraints, the number of events may be limited.
No. You are welcome to come and go as you please.
No. Your child chooses which sports activities he/she wants to try, and he/she can participate in any event as many times as he/she chooses.
There is no specific order. Your child chooses when to try a particular activity.
Parents are welcome to participate alongside their child to the extent it doesn't interfere with other participants or the efficiency of the event parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their child throughout the event.
Bryn Mawr Meadows is located in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis, just West of downtown. The park can be accessed via the Penn Avenue exit of I-394.
There is a parking lot with approximately 100 spaces located adjacent to the park on Morgan Avenue. Street parking is also available.
Yes.
Yes.