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Mr. Venugopal from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lego Spike Essentials Robotics Kits!

Help me give my students an amazing and joy-filled summer camp experience through the excitement of Lego Robotics!

  • $824 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

My Project

The 3rd and 4th grade students at my school will be participating in a robotics summer camp where they learn the basics of coding and engage in collaboration to build multiple projects!

I've heard firsthand from older students at my school that this robotics camp was what helped develop their interest in computer science and engineering.

Many of these students are now currently looking to enroll in engineering-oriented high school programs! I truly believe this robotics summer camp is a formative experience for so many students that opens the door to career opportunities they had not previously considered! Beyond that, who doesn't love playing with and motorizing Legos?

Please help us ensure that we have enough Lego Spike Essentials Kits in order to properly run this amazing opportunity that so many of our students benefit from. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Mr. Venugopal McDade Classical School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential • LEGO Education $329.95 2 $659.90

Materials cost

$659.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$699.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.49

Total project goal

$823.29

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