11th birthday to the day before the child’s 14th birthday
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. Please note that there is a $250 limit per age group.
Eligible Activities for Ages 11-13
Title | 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). | Account statement | $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 |
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, maximum of one essay per age group |
College Research | Research ten 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 |
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 |
Family Event | Attend a West Sacramento community event for families and children offered by your school, church, or a community-based organization. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant at the event. | $20 for each event attended, maximum of $60 |
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 the child and family member(s) doing 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 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 |
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 |
Join the PTO | Join your child's school's parent-teacher organization (PTO). | Proof of PTO membership | $20, one time only |
Library Card | Obtain a public library card. | Photo of your library card | $10, one time only |
Link Accounts | Link your child's ScholarShare 529 account to their Ready, Set, Save! account. | Notify the Home Run team by submitting a claim through our activity claim form under "Linked ScholarShare Account" | $50, one time only |
Medical or Dental Checkup | Take your child to a checkup with a medical doctor or dentist. | Visit summary or photo of your child in the doctor's or dentist's office. | $10 per visit, maximum of one per year |
Parenting Workshop | Attend a one-time or multi-part parenting workshop. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance. | $20 per workshop or workshop series, maximum of $60 |
Perfect Attendance | Attend school for one academic year with zero or very few unexcused absences. | Official attendance record for one full school year | 0 unexcused absences: $100; 1- 3 absences: $75; 4- 7 absences: $50. $200 lifetime maximum. |
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 |
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 | Open a ScholarShare 529 college savings account for your child. | Account statement | $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 organization or at an event. | Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant volunteering. | $25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year |
Volunteer at Your Child’s School | Volunteer at your child's school | Have your child's teacher/school or site administrator answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of you volunteering. | $25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year |