Be the Ripple.
Make a Difference.
Have Fun.
A community-wide challenge for ages 5–18 that encourages kids and teens to serve others, stay active, learn new things, and strengthen our community, all while earning entries for exciting prizes.
This summer, kindness becomes an adventure.
The Ripple Effect of Life's Summer of Service encourages youth ages 5–18 to complete acts of service, learning, movement, and community connection throughout the summer. Every completed activity creates a positive ripple in our community and every participant earns opportunities to win prizes.
Whether you complete a few activities or fill your entire packet, every ripple matters.
How It Works
❤️ Serve - Help others through acts of kindness and community service.
📚 Learn - Explore something new through reading, education, or life skills
🏃 Move - Stay active while building healthy habits.
🤝 Connect - Spend meaningful time with family, friends, and your community.
Who Can Participate?
✔ Open to everyone
✔ Individual participation
✔ Guardian signature required for completed packets
Program Rules
✅ Ages 5–18
✅ Complete activities honestly with photo proof
✅ Guardian signature required
✅ Activities must be completed during the program dates
✅ Submit your completed packet by the deadline
✅ Have fun while making a positive impact
🎉 Every completed packet earns prize entries!
Participants who complete activities will be entered into prize drawings.
The more activities you complete, the more opportunities you'll have to earn prizes.
Prize winners will be contacted with information about our prize celebration.
Every act of kindness creates a ripple.
Join hundreds of local youth making a difference this summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to finish every activity?
No! Complete as many as you'd like. The more you complete, the more chances you'll have to earn prizes.
Can siblings participate?
Absolutely! Every child should complete their own packet.
Who signs the packet?
A parent or legal guardian.
How do I submit my packet?
Upload it using the Submit Packet button or follow the instructions included in the packet.
Follow The Ripple Effect of Life on Facebook and Instagram to see community highlights, prize announcements, and inspiring stories throughout the summer.
