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