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Over 35 TomTod superfans are competing from Septem

Over 35 TomTod superfans are competing from September 2-10 to help us reach our goal of 500 donors! 👀

Each Recruiter has committed to getting 13 people to donate $13 during the Act Like a Middle Schooler Campaign (in honor of TomTod's 13th birthday!)

Do you see someone you know? When you give to the Act Campaign (tomtod.org/act), be sure to credit your donation to your fellow TomTod fan!

They’re all in it to win it - so be sure to support your friends!

Interested in becoming a Recruiter? It’s not too late! Comment below if you’d like to be a TomTod Recruiter and we'll send you everything you need! ⬇

🎨✨ Messy Minds Jewelry is hitting the market!

🎨✨ Messy Minds Jewelry is hitting the market!

Some of our incredible middle schoolers from North Canton who participated in Camp What If You Could will be selling their handmade jewelry at the Kids Art Mart, presented by @artsinstark and @en.rich.ment

💚 Named Messy Minds, their collection is more than just beautiful. It’s meaningful. These young makers are raising funds for @childadolescenthealth and sparking conversations around mental health, one handmade piece at a time.

🛍️ Come support these creative changemakers and celebrate their artistry, advocacy, and entrepreneurial spirit!

📍 Where: 1001 Market Ave N, Canton OH 44702
📅 When: Saturday July 19th, 10am-2pm

Color. Chaos. Capture the Flag. 💥🎨 To close

Color. Chaos. Capture the Flag. 💥🎨

To close out week one of Camp What If, campers suited up in white jumpsuits and dove into a full-throttle round of Color War Capture the Flag! Armed with squirt guns of food-dyed water and chalk-filled pantyhose, they splashed, tagged, and strategized their way through a wild, technicolor battle. Freeze for 3 seconds if you get hit—then jump back in. 💦🌈⚡

Middle school mayhem at its finest.

🎤💬 When you give middle schoolers the mic, t

🎤💬 When you give middle schoolers the mic, they ask real questions—the kind that spark meaningful conversations and reveal how deeply they think about the world around them.

At today’s Speedy Interview Plunges, campers from Camp Explore: Stark Makers and Camp What If: Canton sat down for 6-minute interview rounds with local professionals and community leaders. From manufacturing experts at Hendrickson, Timken, and Metallus to Canton changemakers shaping the city’s future, middle schoolers asked thoughtful, curious, and sometimes challenging questions.

Why does manufacturing matter to our community? What helps a city thrive? What do you think leadership really look like?

Middle schoolers are insightful, brave, and ready to listen—and be heard. But they need adults who are willing to show up, share their knowledge, and take them seriously.

These interviews weren’t just practice. They were proof: when we invest in middle schoolers, they rise to the moment. 🚀💡🗣️

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