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Coach Bendele from San Antonio, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ninja Obstacle Course

Help me give my students a complete Ninja Obstacle Course to utilize their STEM and physical skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Bendele's classroom raised $4,889

This project is fully funded

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

In today's world, keeping kids active and engaged is more important than ever. Traditional gym classes, while valuable, sometimes struggle to capture the imaginations of students. A ninja obstacle course offers a dynamic and exciting alternative, transforming physical education into an adventure. By integrating a Ninja Obstacle Course into our school gym, we can foster a love for fitness, enhance physical skills, and build a stronger sense of community.

Firstly, a ninja obstacle course provides a unique and engaging way to promote physical activity.

Unlike repetitive exercises, these courses present a series of challenges that encourage students to think strategically and push their limits. Students will develop a range of skills, including strength, agility, balance, and coordination. The variety of obstacles keeps the experience fresh and exciting, making exercise something to look forward to rather than a chore.

Moreover, a ninja obstacle course fosters teamwork and problem-solving skills. Many obstacles can be tackled individually, but others require collaboration and support. Students learn to encourage each other, celebrate successes, and work together to overcome challenges. This collaborative environment builds a strong sense of community within the school, as students cheer each other on and learn to rely on one another.

Coach Bendele Indian Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

577 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NC-100 Complete Ninja Obstacle Course. Package includes four Posts, four Slanted Steps, one Table and one Barrier. • norberts athletic products $3,375.00 1 $3,375.00

Materials cost

$3,375.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $700.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$50.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,155.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$733.34

Total project goal

$4,888.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,888.96

1 Donor

-$2,077.81

Donations toward project cost

-$2,077.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$2,444.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,077.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$366.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$366.67

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 $0.00

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