Have a Lemonade Stand for Charity

A favorite thing for children to do is set up a lemonade stand. Your child (or children) will probably need a companion or two for this. It is a good way for older and younger children to work together.

The children will need a wagon and a table or a box from which to sell or give away their lemonade. Have them decorate the table and make a sign. After they have gathered cups, drinks, and ice, they are ready to set up a stand. You may suggest that very young children sell their drinks for a small amount. Older children can think more competitively about real (higher) costs. With them, you might suggest that they pay a certain percentage of each sale for the supplies you are providing.

Lemonade stands are a fabulous way to raise money for various charities too.

One particular charity that raises money for pediatric cancer is Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Alexandra "Alex" Scott was the 8 year old founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand For Pediatric Cancer Research. Two days before her first birthday she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer. Alex’s simple front yard lemonade stand has resulted in millions of dollars being donated to childhood cancer research.

Kids can make a difference!

For more information, visit   Alex’s Lemonade Stand.