Pumpkin Smash for STEAM Cash

Event Description

Broad Ripple Kiwanis Pumpkin Smash is our largest fundraiser every year for Midtown IPS STEAM (Steam, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities or programs. Studies show STEAM curriculim is so vital for enriching children’s education, expanding their minds, sparking creativity, preparing them for the future and connecting them with their community. Broad Ripple Kiwanis is a 501(c)3 local service organization founded in 1987 with a core mission to help local students succeed, and our projects impact kids of all ages & socio-economic backgrounds.

Funds raised go to any Midtown Indianapolis Public School that needs help with a STEAM project! Over the years, Kiwanis has assisted with monetary contributions and service projects at the following IPS Schools: #43, 48, 55, 91, 59, Shortridge & Purdue Polytechnic High School:

• Lego clubs, Robotics clubs, Coding camps, Science camps
• STEAM activity supplies and technology support
• Art project supplies, instruments and costumes for programs
• Field trips and after-care programs with AYS or Jordan YMCA
• STEAM-related tutoring
• and many more!

Reach out to Broad Ripple Kiwanis to request our aid for a future STEAM-related project at your school!

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