School Trip Fundraising Ideas
School Trip Fundraising Ideas

School Trip Fundraising Ideas – Raise Funds Easily and Quickly
Spring is in the air and you are looking for a way to raise money for a class trip school fundraiser. After all, it costs money to set up a a bus for transportation costs, lunch and entry fees, doesn’t it? We have school trip fundraising ideas that work risk free.
Well, if you are looking for some easy class trip fundraising ideas you have come to the right place. Wondering how to raise money for a school trip to Europe? We got you covered!
For over 50 years we have been helping schools raise money for travel expenses. So, that means whether your students are in elementary school, middle school or high school, these ideas will work. Finally, whether you are a parent, teacher or coach you will love these ideas too.
5 Easy Fundraisers for Class Trips
Are you ready to learn some easy ways to raise money for your next outing? Here are 5 of our best class trip fundraiser ideas. These are proven winners because school students like yours have used these for years.
Babysit to raise money for your school trip
Baby sitting is a great way to raise money to pay for transportation costs. In addition, it provides an opportunity for your students and family members to get involved and help out.
In fact, youths that babysit not only raise funds for traveling, but they also learn responsibility. There are plenty of parents that have to work and need someone to sit with their children after school until they get home. You might even be able to think of a few right now.
Walk dogs to pay for travel expenses
Lots of people love their dogs but don’t have time to walk them. Perhaps you might be one of them!
Furthermore, many have to work until dinner time every night leaving poor Fido at home alone. This creates a mess to deal with when they finally get home. UGH!
Your students can create a list of pet owners in their neighborhood. A few of these will say yes to your offer. This also teaches children responsibility. Best of all, it offers a way to raise money for your trip now, PLUS a part time job for your kids afterward!
Rake leaves & pull weeds
How much EXTRA time do you have to do yard work each week? What if a young person next door offered to do it cheaply for you? Honestly, what would you say? See, how easy it can be?
The best part is this can work as a spring event, or a fall fund raiser, depending on the time of year that your travel plans are scheduled for.
Make a deal with a local restaurant.
Did you know that restaurants have SLOW days during the week? Were you aware they would LOVE for you to bring customers in to them? Did you know they would GLADLY pay you a commission for every meal that they buy?
It’s true.
In fact, these students made a deal with a local restaurant and earned 20% with this restaurant fund raiser.
Brochure fundraising – Our Favorite Idea
Just suppose your students could show their neighbors, friends and families a beautifully designed brochure with tantalizing pictures of mouth-watering treats that people love to eat?
That is exactly how our brochure program work. Imagine, having a catalog that shows delicious pictures of gourmet popcorn drizzled with chocolate. Or, maybe some chocolate chip cookiedough or gift wrap, perhaps?
You might be thinking… “Isn’t that expensive for my friends and family to buy?” Most people love the idea that many of these products cost less than $10. That means for 10 bucks they can get a treat to eat while helping to raise money for your school program.
Here is the best part…
Unlike school fundraisers that pay you 20% profit, our best field trip fundraising idea earns you up to 52% profit. That means, your kids earns more money for their field trip.
Best of all, their are no up front costs. So this means that this is a risk-free fund raiser for your school, doesn’t it?
Our Fund Raising Ideas Are Perfect For All Kinds Of Day Trips
Here are a few ideas for future class trips for your school.
- Recycling Center
- Fire Station
- Police Station
- Farm
- Farmer’s Market
- Museum
- Radio Station
- Movie Theater
- ASPCA
- Veterinarian
- Planetarium
- Aquarium
- Factory
- Finally, their is the classic visit to the nearest zoo.
Class Trip Planning Reminders
- Plan way ahead of time.
- In addition, make sure the students get a consent form from their parents showing their approval.
- If you are not supplying lunch, then you may want to remind parents to supply a brown bag lunch for their children.
- Do you have enough teachers, teacher’s aides and parents to supervise the children?
- Finally, set up a facebook page about the excursion and tell your followers about your next outing planned using social media.
Here is what most people do next…
Most people love the idea of a free fund raising consultation. We promise it is free and we will give you our best school trip fundraising ideas you can use.
Why not call 1-800-645-6550 right now to see how you can get free support, free brochures, free parent letters & free shipping for your products?
We look forward to your call to explain how a cookie dough or popcorn fund raiser can help you pay for your school trip.
We promise to share our best tips to help your students and parents raise money to pay for their upcoming adventure!
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Top High School Group Fundraisers:
Whether you are raising money for the marching band or school orchestra, our snack brochure can help you reach your goals. These snacks are popular with teens and the program has no up front costs for your PTA. Furthermore, it pays up to 50% profits on over 20 snack options. Learn more about our Snackin’ in the USA catalog…
This is a very popular with high schools looking to raise funds. Each year your friends and family buy gift wrap and presents for the holidays. So, doesn’t it make sense to raise funds for school selling items people want to buy already? This Winter Wonderland catalog has everything your customers need. Learn more about our Winter Wonderland brochure.
This spring fundraiser is the perfect way to raise money for the senior prom, yearbooks and more. You will find chocolates, kitchen gadgets, flower seeds, etc. It’s 100% risk free to your school PTO. Additionally, high school students earn up to 50% on each sale. Learn more about the Simply Spring catalog here…
Teenagers like to eat cookies, so you might as well sell cookie dough tubs at school. At only $10, this is a affordable yet profitable way for high schoolers to earn money. By the way this is great for raising quick cash for junior and senior class trips too. Learn more about our $10 cookie dough catalog here…
Selling popcorn is a great way to raise money for school clubs. This works for FBLA, school council, National Honor Society and booster clubs too. With 8 popcorn varieties, it’s a deal at only $8. Your friends and family will be glad to support your next event. You can learn more about the Popcorn Pleasure program here…
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