Trip Week 5: Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19 Staddle Camp offers select middle-schoolers from Big Shoulders Fund schools with a unique set of science-focused academic sessions during the school year culminating in a six-day trip to Staddle Camp at Brush Creek Ranch. At Staddle, campers are encouraged to learn by doing, take risks, […]
Trip Week 6: Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26 Staddle Camp offers select middle-schoolers from Big Shoulders Fund schools with a unique set of science-focused academic sessions during the school year culminating in a six-day trip to Staddle Camp at Brush Creek Ranch. At Staddle, campers are encouraged to learn by doing, take risks, […]
As summer warms up, join the Next Generation Boards on July 23 for the annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball Kick-off taking place at Taureaux Tavern (155 W. Van Buren St.) Enjoy a night full of fun as the excitement builds for #bigshouldersfund #BALL2019. For one night only, tickets to attend the 13th Annual Big Shoulders Fund Ball […]
Trip Week 7: Sunday July 28 – Friday, August 2 Staddle Camp offers select middle-schoolers from Big Shoulders Fund schools with a unique set of science-focused academic sessions during the school year culminating in a six-day trip to Staddle Camp at Brush Creek Ranch. At Staddle, campers are encouraged to learn by doing, take risks, […]
Trip Week 8: Sunday, August 4 – Friday, August 9 Staddle Camp offers select middle-schoolers from Big Shoulders Fund schools with a unique set of science-focused academic sessions during the school year culminating in a six-day trip to Staddle Camp at Brush Creek Ranch. At Staddle, campers are encouraged to learn by doing, take risks, […]
Set your alarm for the shot gun start on Monday, August 12, 2019 for the Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic at Olympia Fields Country Club. Hit the links with more than 300 leading civic and corporate leaders from across the country as they participate in a fund day on the links complete with Hole-in-One and […]
The 2019-2020 school year is quickly approaching! Learn how you can get involved in a school this year at our upcoming Volunteer Fair taking place on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Godfrey Hotel Rooftop. Learn about the following volunteer opportunities and more! Tutoring - during the week or on Saturdays Mentoring Stock Market Program Sitting […]
Orientation will be provided for new Big Shoulders Fund volunteers becoming mentors, stock market program teachers, tutors, and more this upcoming school year. Individuals interested in learning more about the various ways to get involved with Big Shoulders Fund are also welcome to attend and will take part in a separate breakout session. For more […]
Join Big Shoulders Fund at the finish line of the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Ready to Run 20 Miler! Help cheer on and pass out water and Gatorade to Big Shoulders Fund Racing Team members and other athletes as they cross the finish line of the longest training run in preparation for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. […]
Big Shoulders Fund schools are transforming lives of inner-city children and the Big Shoulders Fund Next Generation Boards have been a megaphone for our mission for over a decade. They not only spread the word about Big Shoulders, but get involved directly with our schools. Celebrate the work of our Next Generation Boards by joining […]