2.9.1 Project Sunshine (Day)
Project Description:
Purpose:
The purpose of Project Sunshine at Texas A&M University is to provide free programs and services to children with long-term illnesses, disabilties, and special needs in the Brazos Valley area. Project Sunshine members volunteer to provide fun activities for the children and support for their families. Our main goal is to provide friendship while bringing a smile to the kids' faces.
175 members who serve 65+ families.
Year Founded:
Fall 1999
Membership Dues:
$65 one time only membership fee
Admits Members:
Sept. and Jan.
Meeting Locations:
Rudder Tower
________ ACTIVITIES ___________
This year for Friday Fun Nights we have had a total of approximately 297 kids in total .This is the total of all of the individual months' attendance added up. On average 26% of those kids are 2-5, 42% are 6-10, and 32% are 11 or older.
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Blessington Farm: (42)
2-5: 16
6-10: 11
11-up: 15
Santas Wonderland:
Day 1 (43)
o 2-5: 7
o 6-10: 15
o 11-up: 21
Day 2 (49)
o 2-5: 8
o 6-10: 19
o 11-up: 22
Perot Museum: (37)
2-5 years old: 13
6-10 years old: 19
11-up years old: 5
Teen events, other events (not themed play days:)
Spirit of Aggieland (13)
o 2-5 years old : 0
o 6-10: years old: 0
o 11-up years old: 13
_____Themed play days (movie nights, days at the park, etc:)_____
Travel Day (41)
o 2-5 years old : 16
o 6-10 years old : 9
o 11-up years old : 16
Ghostbusters Halloween Party (38)
o 2-5 years old : 8
o 6-10 years old : 9
o 11-up years old : 21
Space Day (37)
o 2-5 years old : 17
o 6-10 years old : 6
o 11-up years old : 14
Welcome to the Jungle (39)
o 2-5 years old : 13
o 6-10 years old : 9
o 11-up years old : 17
Keyword(s):
student group; family support; outreach; service
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Child Care-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
