We’re grateful to return this year to our wonderful friends at Employers Health. And we’re excited to shake things up with a new theme: Welcome Back to Middle School, with quirky fun and a few surprises, all while exploring the audacious wonder and deep impact of early adolescence.

Think of it as the best day of school ever—all the wonder, creativity, and "recess" energy, without the stress (or lockers):

Relive the Wonder: We’re celebrating the unique, brilliant moments of early adolescence that shape who we become and the boundless imagination that defines middle school.

Fund the Future: Your support empowers middle schoolers to impact their community for good, while developing a healthier ecosystem where every middle schooler thrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is TomTod Ideas?
We are a youth development nonprofit working to change the conversation about middle schoolers. TomTod empowers middle schoolers to explore and launch ideas that put empathy and imagination into action to help their community thrive. We do this through Classes, Camps, and Clubs that directly serve middle schoolers. And we lead trainings, develop curriculum, and influence best practices to positively impact the ecosystem that surrounds middle schoolers. Your generous support creates amazing opportunities for individual middle schoolers while also creating systems change for wide effect. You can learn more about TomTod at tomtodideas.org and by coming to the Feast!

What is the Feast?
The Feast is a celebration of middle schoolers and the wonder of early adolescence. Attendees hear straight from current middle schoolers and TomTod alumni while gaining insight into the catalytic importance of early adolescence as a developmental stage. Throughout the night, guests are invited to invest in transformative outcomes, all while delighting in delicious food, an open bar, and a few other fun surprises we have up our sleeve!

Is this a fundraiser?
Yes, indeed! The Feast will feature several opportunities throughout the event to give or pledge a gift.

What should I wear?
To coincide with our theme, welcome back your own middle school era! Think back to the decade you attended middle school and bedazzle yourself in an outfit that reflects your great taste!

How long should I book my babysitter for?
"Homeroom bell" rings at 6:05pm and dismissal is at 8:30!

When is the RSVP deadline?
Please "enroll" by Thursday, April 2nd so we have time to get you in a "home room!"

I can’t make it. How do I donate?
We will miss you! Gifts can be made by mailing a check to TomTod Ideas at 439 Market Ave N, Canton, Ohio 44702 or by clicking the big blue button at the top of your screen!

Sponsors to date

To join our sponsor team, email Joel Daniel Harris at jdh@tomtodideas.org.

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Feast of Ideas: Welcome Back to Middle School

Relive the Wonder. Fund the Future!