"I want to thank you for the most memorable field trip I have ever experienced…There was a sense of safety, community, and oneness with nature as we all laughed and learned together. I kept thinking things couldn't get any better than this!"
Give a kid a shot that can't be blocked.
Donate $250 before December 15 and receive a $50 adidas gift card, facilitated by the Skyhook Foundation. Card expires December 30, 2026.
Deadline December 15 · — days left
01 — How it works
Three steps. One shot for a kid.
Your donation reduces the 6-year waitlist for Camp Skyhook. The gift card is our thank-you.
01
Donate $250 or more by December 15
Give through the Skyhook Foundation's secure Donorbox form. The $250 amount is pre-selected for you.
02
Skyhook confirms your gift
You receive a tax receipt for your records. Skyhook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Your $50 adidas gift card arrives by email
Sent once your donation is confirmed. Use it by December 30, 2026.
Angeles National Forest · less than an hour from most of LA
02 — Why it matters
Huge success and popularity have resulted in a 6-year waitlist, meaning kids are being left behind.
Camp Skyhook is our flagship program: 5 days and 4 nights in the Angeles National Forest for 4th and 5th graders, with a curriculum developed by UCLA and NASA-Armstrong Flight Research Center.
6-year
Currently, schools must wait 6 years to receive an invitation to Camp Skyhook.
72%
of students are English Language Learners
82%
of children participate in free or reduced lunch programs
70%+
have no or limited experiences in natural environments (mountains, oceans, national parks)
15,000+
homeless and foster youth are eligible to participate
5days · 4nights
in the Angeles National Forest where nature becomes the classroom
For many students, the trip to "Camp Skyhook" in the Angeles National Forest is their first venture outside of the urban neighborhoods in which they live, even though it's less than an hour from most areas of LA. About Camp Skyhook →
03 — Our founder
"I can do more than stuff a ball through a hoop... my greatest asset is my mind."— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made a name for himself with his unblockable Skyhook shot and rode it to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The Skyhook Foundation wants to pass the ball to a new generation and level the playing field by providing outdoor environmental STEAM education in under-served communities to Give Kids a Shot That Can't Be Blocked.
04 — From the teachers
Read these testimonials from actual Camp Skyhook attendees.
"Every hike was an adventure in learning and discovery, and the kids had an amazing time being scientists in the great outdoors…Never before did they show such excitement and understanding of science…Clear Creek was a valuable lesson in humanity and responsibility…our week was the journey of a lifetime."
"I know my students and I have had a week with all of you that has forever made an impact in our lives…Your dedication to them is absolutely unequivocally phenomenal!!"
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05 — The deadline
Donations must be placed before December 15.
December 15, 2026 · 11:59 PM Pacific
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Deadline: December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Gift card expires December 30, 2026.
The December 15 deadline has passed. You can still support Camp Skyhook with a donation of any amount.
06 — The details
The details.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, Skyhook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You'll receive a tax receipt for your records.
Please consult your tax advisor about how the value of the gift card affects your deduction.
How much of my donation goes directly to programs?
We're proud that 87% of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs and services. Only 13% supports essential administrative and fundraising costs.
What are the gift card terms?
Donate $250 or more before December 15, 2026 and receive one $50 adidas gift card per qualifying donation. The card is sent by email once your donation is confirmed and expires December 30, 2026.
Who provides the gift card?
The Skyhook Foundation facilitates the gift. adidas is not a sponsor of this campaign.
How can I set up a recurring donation?
Monthly giving can be easily set up through our secure online donation form. You can modify or cancel your recurring gift at any time by contacting our donor services team.
Will I receive updates on how my donation is used?
Yes, we believe in transparency. Donors receive regular updates through our newsletter, annual impact report, and program-specific communications showing exactly how their generosity is making a difference.
07 — Join Kareem and donate today
Become a donor and change a kid's life.
Donate $250 before December 15 and receive a $50 adidas gift card, facilitated by the Skyhook Foundation. Card expires December 30, 2026.
$250 donation → $50 adidas gift card · before December 15
