Variety-the Children's Charity is dedicated
to improving the lives of underprivileged,
at-risk and special needs children throughout Iowa
to improving the lives of underprivileged,
at-risk and special needs children throughout Iowa
Bikes For Kids
Bikes For Kids is a trademark Variety program. Working with schools and agencies, Variety identifies children, ages 5-12, that do not own their own bike, new or old. We ask the children to complete a form telling why they would like a new bike, where they would ride it and how they would take care of it. Once the forms are received, Variety notifies the children they have WON a new bike, lock and helmet.
Breakfast With Santa
Each December, 400 special education students from Cedar Rapids and surrounding school districts are invited to the Cedar Rapids Marriott for a morning filled with a nutritious breakfast, holiday music, storytelling and a chance to have a photo with Santa. Each child is sent home with a goodie bag filled with surprises from local businesses.
Back To School
Over 600 special education students come to Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa for the Back To School festival in September. The festival includes booths such as: duck pond, splatter paint, tic-tac-toe, roulettte and a bean bag toss. There is a fortuneteller, prize booth and face painting. Health Bounce, swimming and barsumo are available. Hayrides and lunch are also provided at no cost to the participant.
Fun Day at Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury Farm is the area's largest Pumpkin Patch. It boasts over 17 acres of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. It is also the home of the infamous 10-acre and 4-acre corn maze's. 400 children (and their families) are able to enjoy a Sunday at the farm that is "fun for everyone"!
