Public Benefit
Backyard Wishes strives to ensure a strong sense of belonging for the children in our community.
Backyard Wishes is the answer to the effects a family’s struggle can have on a child. Requests come by way of the watchful eyes and hearts of the school district’s staff. Our efforts positively assist in offering children the opportunity to participate in school activities.
Our Programs
Backyard Wishes identified a strong need for support of children in the ISD110 school community. Our organization supports payment of locally based school activities.
Children achieve a sense of community engagement and belonging by actively participating in the programs we support. Additional requests are also supported.
Creative Arts
Art allows us to express and develop our ideas and emotions. Artistic activities are full of processes that help us to grow and stimulate our creativity. The Arts foster intellectual development by stimulating both sides of the brain. Benefits of participation in creative arts include increased attention and concentration, an introduction to new concepts and improvement of social skills.
athletics
Participation in school sports develops a sense of belonging amongst children and sense of team spirit. Athletics help children to develop mental and physical maturity and overall physical well being.
Music
Music has a positive effect on all areas of child development and skills, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, and overall literacy. Music helps the body and the mind work together and allows children to practice self expression. Gaining new skills in music can enrich the lives of children from learning to play an instrument or listening to the sounds of cultures different from their own.
community enrichment
Backyard Wishes participates in a variety of Community Enrichment programs throughout the calendar year. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and activities you can participate in!
Our Impact
Showing compassion in our own backyard by supporting families and empowering kids.
There is a strong need within our community for support in the costs associated with locally based school activities.
Backyard Wishes fills the needs associated with students accessing after school activities and clubs.
Get Involved
Backyard Wishes is a community effort dedicated to supporting families and children in financial need. Your support of our organization makes our mission of inclusion, comfort and sense of belonging for the children of Waconia possible.
Make a Donation
Thank you for your interest in Backyard Wishes and your investment in our community’s children. Please make a donation here in support of our programs in District 110.
A Backyard Wish For You
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