Discovery Auction Family Donation Ideas

Thank you for your support! Your donations directly support our students, teachers, and community. Donating items is easy. You can even team up with a friend or two. Below are some suggestions, but we welcome your ideas! 

Sports

• Tickets to any local team games (Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, DC United, Commanders)
• PGA tickets
• NCAA tickets
• Round of golf
• Autographed sports memorabilia
• Lunch/dinner/activity with sports celebrity

Services

• Lessons: swimming, art, music, tennis, knitting, acting
• Personal training
• Tutoring
• Photography
• Interior design, personal stylist
• Landscaping
• Handyman, carpenter, contractor
• DJ/band

Vacations

• Use of your vacation home/timeshare
• Certificate for hotel getaway
• Donation of frequent flier miles

Host a Themed Party

• Class pizza party
• Cheese/chocolate tastings
• Wine/beer tastings
• Pool party and BBQ
• Poker night
• Family movie night

Unique Experiences

• Behind the scenes tours of DC attractions
• Dining at a chef's table
• Private tour of a museum 
• "Day in the Life" of a professional--shadow a veterinarian, news reporter, athlete, etc. 
• Tour of a TV/radio station

New in Original Packaging

• Children's toys and books
• Small kitchen appliances
• Jewelry/accessories
• Video game console and games
• Sporting equipment

"Out and About" Items

• Retail certificates
• Spa packages
• Restaurant certificates
• Tickets to movie, theater, or concerts
• Symphony, ballet, play tickets
• Museum or aquarium tickets