Kaiden, a curious and hardworking 5th grader at McCurdy Charter School, has the opportunity to travel with his class to New York City and Washington, D.C.! He’s been saving up to help cover the $3,000 cost for airfare, lodging, and trip activities. Help Kaiden reach his goal and explore two of America’s most historic cities! ✈️

✨ Meet Kaiden

Kaiden is a bright, adventurous 5th grader at McCurdy Charter School who loves learning, swimming competitively, and discovering new places. He’s the kind of kid who asks “how” and “why” about everything — and dreams big about where life can take him.

He has a U.S. map on his wall where he marks every state he visits — and he can’t wait to add New York and Washington, D.C. next!

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️ A Trip That Brings Learning to Life

This spring, Kaiden’s class will visit New York City and Washington, D.C. for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip! He’ll get to:

• Visit the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and the Capitol ️

• Explore the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum — a dream come true for a kid fascinated by airplanes! ✈️

• See the Statue of Liberty and other landmarks he’s only read about in books

For Kaiden, this isn’t just a trip — it’s a hands-on history and culture adventure.

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What Your Support Covers

The total trip cost is about $3,000, which includes:

Expense

Description

Cost

✈️ Airfare

Roundtrip flight from New Mexico to NYC/DC

$850

Lodging

Shared student accommodations

$900

️ Meals & Activities

Group meals, transportation, and tours

$700

️ Museum Fees & Travel Insurance

Required trip costs

$550

Total

Kaiden has already started saving his own money from chores and small jobs. Your donations will help cover the rest — especially airfare and lodging. Every bit of support counts!

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️ Why This Means So Much

Kaiden loves to swim, learn about airplanes, and visit new states. This trip combines all of his favorite things — travel, discovery, and education. He’s been eagerly talking about the museums, the planes, and marking these new states on his travel map at home.

Supporting Kaiden’s trip isn’t just helping fund travel — it’s investing in his curiosity, his confidence, and his love of learning.

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How You Can Help

• Donate any amount — every dollar gets Kaiden closer to his goal!

• Share this page with family, friends, and coworkers — spreading the word makes a huge difference.

• Leave a note of encouragement — Kaiden loves reading supportive messages.

“I can’t wait to see the airplanes at the Smithsonian and the Statue of Liberty!” — Kaiden ✈️