Frog Hollow Outdoors has been getting people of all ages out on the water with canoe and kayak day trips, instruction, and expeditions for over 12 years.  Since our inception we have worked with many school groups, and other non-profit organizations to offer quality, educational paddling experiences helping people discover more about themselves and the natural world they are a part of.  Over the last handful of years we have been contributing more and more of our services, time, and use of gear to deserving groups for trips.  We love doing this and want to do more!

What We Need

Funding is the single biggest obstacle keeping many deserving school groups and classes from getting out into nature and onto their local waterways. The funds raised through this campaign will be used to create this opportunity. Each trip we run will be a unique and meaningful experience designed to meet to the needs, desires, and core curriculum of each group/class. In some cases contributions will fund 100% of a schools paddle trip, but in an effort to have an impact on as many kids as possible we may also leverage your contribution, matching it with a school or PTA's available funds to meet trip costs.

In return for your contribution we have some amazing perks!  Take a look below for more details.  If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call (919-416-1200) or send us an email (info@froghollowoutdoors.com).

The Impact

Our minimum goal is to set up 5 different paddle trips with school classes through the 2013/14 year. That would mean roughly somewhere between 75-125+ kids.  However, if we receive contributions beyond our initial fund-raising goal, we could feasibly run up to 30 trips during the 2013/14 school year!  That could mean getting up to 750+ kids outdoors on a canoe or kayak adventure!  These adventures will offer up many different opportunities, allowing each child to have their own amazing experience.

• The thrill and growth from doing something completely new
• Memorable, meaningful, hands-on education covering various aspects of their grade levels core-curriculum
• Greater understanding of their connection to the natural world
• Working through and overcoming personal challenges and expanding personal comfort zones
• Tackling Nature Deficit Disorder
• You get the idea. 
  
• This list could go on.
  

Contribution Levels and Perks

RIPPLE LEVEL $15 - Every little bit helps.

FLOW LEVEL $30 - Contributors will receive recognition on our website.

WAVE LEVEL $65 - Contributors receive recognition on our website, a coupon for a 1-HOUR SELF-GUIDED CANOE or KAYAK TRIP at Frog Hollow's West Point Outpost.

WATERFALL LEVEL $105 - Contributors receive recognition on our website, and a coupon for a FULL DAY SELF-GUIDED CANOE or KAYAK TRIP on any of our 2013/2014 Triangle Traveling Outposts.

BIG WATER LEVEL $360 - Contributors receive recognition on our website, an invitation to our Fall Friends Picnic and Boat Demo, and a coupon for 2 people on any scheduled 2013/2014 GUIDED NIGHT PADDLE.

TIDAL LEVEL $525 - Contributors receive recognition on our website, an invitation to our Fall Friends Picnic and Boat Demo, a coupon for 2 people on any scheduled 2013/14 GUIDED NIGHT PADDLE, and a coupon for a scheduled 2013/2014 KAYAK CLASS.

LEAD BOAT LEVEL $1250 - Contributors receive recognition on our website and social media sites, an invitation to our Fall Friends Picnic and Boat Demo, and a coupon for you and up to 7 friends to have your very own PRIVATE GUIDED NIGHT PADDLE (more registrants may be added for an additional fee).

ADVENTURE LEVEL $2500 - Contributors receive recognition on our website and social media sites, an invitation to our Fall Friends Picnic and Boat Demo, may make a request for a specific school to receive a trip, and a coupon for a 1-DAY PRIVATE GUIDED CANOE/KAYAK RIVER TRIP on a local river (up to 10 people - river location may be dictated by group experience, water levels, weather conditions, etc).

EXPEDITION LEVEL $5600 - Contributors receive recognition on our website and social media sites, an invitation to our Fall Friends Picnic and Boat Demo, may make a request for a specific school to receive a trip, and a coupon for you and up to 7 friends for your own 2-DAY/1-NIGHT PRIVATE GUIDED KAYAK CANOE TRIP .  Contributors may choose from the following NC trip options: Platform Camping in the remote blackwater swamps of the lower Roanoke River Basin, Barrier Island Coastal Camping on Bear Island at Hammock Beach, or a River Camping Trip on a Class II+ section of the Cape Fear at Raven Rock.

Again, if you have any questions please feel free to give us a call (919-416-1200) or send us an email (info@froghollowoutdoors.com).