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Mr. Artman II from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Waves: Swim Lessons for Underserved Youth in Oakland

Help me give my students equipment for swim lessons, such as goggles and kickboards, so they can confidently learn essential swimming and water safety skills during our School Without Walls program.

  • $1,219 goal

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Mr. Artman II has another project! Donate to Honoring Oakland 8th graders: Graduation Stoles for Every Student to help his classroom.

$1,756 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Many students in underserved communities lack access to swimming instruction, putting them at a higher risk of drowning—one of the leading causes of accidental death among children.In Oakland, access to pools and affordable swim lessons is limited, leaving many students without the opportunity to learn a critical life skill.

For School Without Walls, I am taking my students beyond the classroom to provide free, high-quality swimming lessons led by certified instructors from Oakland Parks and Recreation.

This initiative will help them gain confidence in the water, develop essential water safety skills, and experience swimming in a supportive environment. I believe that learning to swim will open their experiences of the world, allowing them to take part in activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and other water adventures—especially on vacations in their future.

What We Need:

To make this possible, we need support to cover equipment such as goggles and kick boards.

Providing goggles and kick boards will help students feel more comfortable and confident in the water by allowing them to focus on learning proper technique without the distraction of water in their eyes or the challenge of staying afloat, making their swim lessons more effective and enjoyable.

By supporting this project, you’re helping students gain:

Life-saving water safety skills

A new sport that promotes health and confidence

An equitable opportunity to experience swimming, regardless of background

A foundation for future experiences in water activities, broadening their opportunities in life

Your donation will directly impact students by providing them with the instruction and resources they need. Every dollar helps make this program possible and gives students access to an invaluable life skill.

Help us bring this opportunity to our students and create lasting change in their lives. Donate today and support their journey into the water!

Mr. Artman II Bret Harte Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Speedo Swim Training Kickboard Adult • Amazon Business $22.50 28 $630.00
Speedo Unisex Adult Swim Goggles Hydrosity • Amazon Business $9.97 28 $279.16

Materials cost

$909.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $83.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,035.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.82

Total project goal

$1,218.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,218.81

4 Donors

-$1,218.81

Donations toward project cost

-$1,035.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$182.82

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