10 Year Old Making Money

[bednobs]

my daughter has the opportunity to go with her choir to perform in new york in 2024, but it's expensive. We have agreed she has to make a concerted effort to raise some money herself to go towards it. She wants to do a/some cake sales, but anyone got any other ideas?

[Hazlinny]

I've noticed in the quizzes section that quizzes are compiled and sold to help raise money for educational trips,etc.

[Redhelen72]

Go through her old toys and clothing and sell at a car boot?

[johnny.5]

how about a go-fund me page ?

[bednobs]

SHE has to earn it really - i'm trying to teach her too

[Neveracrossword]

'Cake and candy' stuff usually does fairly well. What about an afternoon tea where your daughter does most of the work and prepares most of the food?

PS I really dislike Go FundMe being used for things like this - like you, I think it's better to earn the money, rather than simply asking for handouts!

[windywillow]

I was washing my car on the drive when two youngsters walked by, holding a basket of apples and oranges.

They asked if I would like to buy a piece of fruit. I bought some fruit and gave them extra cash, and I imagine I was not the only one to do so.

I don't think it would be wise for them to knock on doors for obvious reasons. Plus I live in a village where youngsters play out in the street. Understandably there are some areas where this would be a definite no-no.

Also I was once washing my car when a couple of youngsters offered to wash it for me for £5.

[Buenchico]

Some youngsters seem to make money by selling painted pebbles:
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/easy-rock-painting-kids

https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/resources/activity/painted-pebbles

The provision of services, rather than goods, such as car washing, ironing, etc might also be worth thinking about.

[choux]

Hi bednobs. Does your daughter have particular skills/interests that would help her to keep motivated in any safe task?

[THECORBYLOON]

How much money does she need to contribute toward the cost and how soon does it need to be paid?

[choux]

Has she school friends with whom she gets on well who are also looking to raise money? I am wondering if any kind of sponsored event in safe numbers could help where the children could divide equally the amount raised - possibly some sort of sporting event where they might possibly be allowed to hold it in school premises. Or a musical/singing concert?

[choux]

If the school has a PTA committee could they help at all? Even a brain-storming session with other parents? Not clear from your post if you and your OH are not persuaded this trip is a good idea at your daughter's age. If that is the case then it is a good thing to say "no" to her and yet arrange some treat for her at home at the relevant time.

[wolf63]

She could kidnap dogs for ransom.

Get her to make things - painted pebbles, jewellery etc and have a car boot sale

[Buenchico]

Choux:
The question only refers to a 'choir', rather than to a 'school choir'. So I suspect that the school might not have any involvement with the trip at all. (e.g. the choir might be something like Cantamus or the Oxford Girls' Choir, rather than a school choir).

[Hazlinny]

I remember the local library allowed two girls to hold a book sale within the premises, some books being donated by the library and some collected from the girls' friends and neighbours. Think it was to raise money for a special school trip.

[choux]

I read the OP and assumed at age 10 she would be at school. My primary school had a choir and I was in it.

[anneasquith]

She saves up her pocket money. Give her some chores around the house that she can be paid for ( preferably ones you dislike) and she saves the money .

[bednobs]

it's an externl choir. the trip is at the end of next year, so she'll be 2 years older than now. There arent any other people in her school doing it (firstly, there's not many from her school in the choir and secondly, she's in year six, and at the lower limit for applying - there are 30 places and most of the people going are in year 7 now. The deposit will be needed soon, but me and grandparents can cover the whole amount for the trip and pay it without her knowing (she'll need motivation and if she knows we've paid it, it wont be easy to get her to raise the money. Some peril will be handy (if you dont raise the money, you cant go sort of thing!). it actually doesnt matter to me how much she raises, as long as she works hard to raise it. She has till Ocotber 24 to raise it, but we'll pay for the trip long before that

[Redhelen72]

I understand why you are doing this unfortunately I suspect that her avenues are limited due to her age

[THECORBYLOON]

Is it not better to set a target so she has something to aim for and remains motivated?

[bednobs]

probably TCL - even if she gets her spending money, it'll be a bonus. Summer will probably be better for selling stuff i reckon