a Child's Future
Your gift puts hands-on learning tools directly into the hands of children who need them most—creating moments of discovery, joy, and connection that last a lifetime.
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Small donations make a , creating moments of activity, joy, curiosity and connection that last a lifetime.
The Challenge
Today's children face unprecedented challenges: . Many after-school programs struggle with limited resources, staff training, and engaging curriculum that truly connects with kids. Without structured activities that promote movement, creativity, and social interaction, children miss critical opportunities for healthy development during their most formative years.
Our Pillars
Help kids with activities they'll actually love.
Active Bodies
Our kits make physical activity fun by utilizing play to encourage movement. Engaging children in play-based physical activities is a proven strategy to enhance their overall well-being and instill lifelong healthy habits. when it comes to overall physical and mental well-being.
What do Active Discovery kids have in their closet now? Jump rope, pedometer, basketball, juggling and hacky sack balls, agility rings, soccer ball, paddles - to name a few.
Curious Minds
Whether the kit focus is STEAM, nature, life skills, music or art, each kit is crafted to ignite curiosity and promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and relationship building. , ensuring that kids who receive multiple kits are getting a well-rounded and holistic experience.
What have Active Discovery kids given a try: Pointillism art, mapping, gardening, graffiti art, STEM projects, drumming, harmonica, and more!
Meaningful Relationships
Strong relational bonds between children and adults foster trust, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of values and experiences, which are critical for developing positive relationships and communication skills.
Tools, like our , provide structured yet flexible opportunities for children and adults to engage in discussions that build essential connections, and create lasting memories that support a child's long-term well-being.
Voices of Impact
See the difference Active Discovery is making across the country.
What People are
Hear from the whose lives have been transformed by Active Discovery's hands-on learning experiences.
The soccer balls that came in the kits this summer were awesome and the kids loved them.
"Soccer is a HUGE deal at our Club. The soccer balls that came in the kits this summer were awesome and the kids loved them. Even though soccer is popular, many of the kids here don't own their own soccer ball so having one in their bag for them to keep was amazing. That will always be the first soccer ball they got to call their own and it came from you guys!"
Boys & Girls Club
The soccer balls that came in the kits this summer were awesome and the kids loved them.
"Soccer is a HUGE deal at our Club. The soccer balls that came in the kits this summer were awesome and the kids loved them. Even though soccer is popular, many of the kids here don't own their own soccer ball so having one in their bag for them to keep was amazing. That will always be the first soccer ball they got to call their own and it came from you guys!"
Boys & Girls Club
So impressed!
"We are so impressed with the high level of rich content in each kit! The program is so well done and visually beautiful. "
Homeschool Family
So impressed!
"We are so impressed with the high level of rich content in each kit! The program is so well done and visually beautiful. "
Homeschool Family
The kids loved this program!
"The Adventure Club Game was a neat interactive activity which exposed our members to cities around the US while being engaged in physical movement as part of our healthy living initiative. The kids loved this program which allowed them to use technology and their phones with the QR codes as they reached certain destinations. We incorporated this activity into our weekly Triple Play program which encourages development of the mind, body and soul."
Boys & Girls Club
The kids loved this program!
"The Adventure Club Game was a neat interactive activity which exposed our members to cities around the US while being engaged in physical movement as part of our healthy living initiative. The kids loved this program which allowed them to use technology and their phones with the QR codes as they reached certain destinations. We incorporated this activity into our weekly Triple Play program which encourages development of the mind, body and soul."
Boys & Girls Club
Love these kits!
"These kits can be used over and over again, encouraging regular activity. It was certainly eye opening for many children because it provided an opportunity and access to something new for them."
YMCA
Love these kits!
"These kits can be used over and over again, encouraging regular activity. It was certainly eye opening for many children because it provided an opportunity and access to something new for them."
YMCA
We are very appreciative of Active Discovery's incredible generosity!
"I want to thank Active Discovery, for supporting children in poverty at Denver Housing Authority (DHA)! They sent 1500 Active Discovery Kits for children in public housing that included a soccer ball, bilingual soccer activity videos, a kite, sidewalk chalk, a frisbee, a sling sack, and a bilingual Activity Book! They also gave five Discovery Club games and provided relevant training in a few of our neighborhoods! We are very appreciative of this incredible generosity!"
Renee Nicolosi
We are very appreciative of Active Discovery's incredible generosity!
"I want to thank Active Discovery, for supporting children in poverty at Denver Housing Authority (DHA)! They sent 1500 Active Discovery Kits for children in public housing that included a soccer ball, bilingual soccer activity videos, a kite, sidewalk chalk, a frisbee, a sling sack, and a bilingual Activity Book! They also gave five Discovery Club games and provided relevant training in a few of our neighborhoods! We are very appreciative of this incredible generosity!"
Renee Nicolosi
The bilingual Active Discovery Kits were a big hit!
"Thank you for all of your support this year! The bilingual Active Discovery Kits were a big hit. Students were overjoyed to use them and even more excited to take them home."
Title 1 School
The bilingual Active Discovery Kits were a big hit!
"Thank you for all of your support this year! The bilingual Active Discovery Kits were a big hit. Students were overjoyed to use them and even more excited to take them home."
Title 1 School
You reinforce [our] determination with your generosity of giving and kindness.
"Thank you for your wonderful gift of Active Discovery Kits with computer coding activities, active play toys, and bilingual Activity Books. Our resolve to help reduce the gaps in the education of children experiencing homelessness is stronger than ever and you reinforce that determination with your generosity of giving and kindness."
School on Wheels
You reinforce [our] determination with your generosity of giving and kindness.
"Thank you for your wonderful gift of Active Discovery Kits with computer coding activities, active play toys, and bilingual Activity Books. Our resolve to help reduce the gaps in the education of children experiencing homelessness is stronger than ever and you reinforce that determination with your generosity of giving and kindness."
School on Wheels
Before long the mom walked back to school with a wagon and told us that everyone in the neighborhood wanted a box!
"On the day the Active Discovery Kits were given out, one family went home and started playing with the items in it and the Activity Book, and before long the mom walked back to school with a wagon and told us that everyone in the neighborhood wanted a box --would it be possible? Of course we sent her on her way with a wagon full of boxes."
Title 1 School
Before long the mom walked back to school with a wagon and told us that everyone in the neighborhood wanted a box!
"On the day the Active Discovery Kits were given out, one family went home and started playing with the items in it and the Activity Book, and before long the mom walked back to school with a wagon and told us that everyone in the neighborhood wanted a box --would it be possible? Of course we sent her on her way with a wagon full of boxes."
Title 1 School
Active Discovery really thought of everything with these.
"The Active Discovery kits are amazing! We have been enjoying the Go & Grow since our child brought it home. The kids and I are having fun the activity cards and conversation prompts! Active Discovery really thought of everything with these. My mom was visiting when we’re using the kit and she was blown away with the depth of rich content. She was an ESL instructor in the California valley so she especially loved the Spanish translations offered."
Homeschool Parent
Active Discovery really thought of everything with these.
"The Active Discovery kits are amazing! We have been enjoying the Go & Grow since our child brought it home. The kids and I are having fun the activity cards and conversation prompts! Active Discovery really thought of everything with these. My mom was visiting when we’re using the kit and she was blown away with the depth of rich content. She was an ESL instructor in the California valley so she especially loved the Spanish translations offered."
Homeschool Parent
They were happy and super tired afterwards.
"Wow the kids loved the Art & Agility kits. I wasn’t sure how the full range of ages would respond to the Pointillism education and projects, but 15 minutes into the first session - they were into it! Everyone was quietly working - it was almost magical seeing them escape into art and be so peaceful. Their finished pictures were amazing too! The agility grids were cool - we played sprinting Tic Tac Toe, and then did lots of different movement patterns - everyone was happy and super tired afterwards. Thank you for coming up with such great kits. The staff and the kids look forward to them."
Boys & Girls Club
They were happy and super tired afterwards.
"Wow the kids loved the Art & Agility kits. I wasn’t sure how the full range of ages would respond to the Pointillism education and projects, but 15 minutes into the first session - they were into it! Everyone was quietly working - it was almost magical seeing them escape into art and be so peaceful. Their finished pictures were amazing too! The agility grids were cool - we played sprinting Tic Tac Toe, and then did lots of different movement patterns - everyone was happy and super tired afterwards. Thank you for coming up with such great kits. The staff and the kids look forward to them."
Boys & Girls Club
We love the fact that we are able to reach our bilingual parents! Thank you!
"We want to give a special shout out to Active Discovery for partnering with us this year and bringing our youth these awesome Active Discovery Kits. We love the fact that we are able to reach our bilingual parents! Thank you!"
YMCA
We love the fact that we are able to reach our bilingual parents! Thank you!
"We want to give a special shout out to Active Discovery for partnering with us this year and bringing our youth these awesome Active Discovery Kits. We love the fact that we are able to reach our bilingual parents! Thank you!"
YMCA
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