If your school or PTA is tired of the same old bake sales and wrapping paper drives, a duck race fundraiser is the upgrade you have been looking for. Derby Duck Races has helped schools and PTAs nationwide produce events that get the entire school community excited — students, parents, teachers, and local businesses all come together for a day of fun on the water. Schools typically raise between $5,000 and $30,000 in a single event, and the best part is that students can get involved in the marketing and promotion, turning it into a learning experience as well as a fundraiser.

Why Schools Choose Duck Races

A duck race is outdoor, family-friendly, and easy to promote through your existing school channels. Send home a flyer, post on the school Facebook page, and watch the duck adoptions roll in. Parents love it because it is a fun Saturday outing, not another obligation. Local businesses love it because they get sponsor visibility in front of hundreds of families. And administrators love it because Derby Duck Races handles all the logistics — the ducks, the online adoption platform, the race day coordination — so your PTA volunteers are not stretched thin. It is the rare fundraiser that people actually look forward to.

How It Works for Schools

Your PTA or school picks a date and a local waterway — a creek, pond, or community pool all work. Derby Duck Races sets up a custom branded adoption page for your school where families and community members can adopt ducks online. Students can compete by classroom or grade level to see who drives the most adoptions, adding a fun competitive element. On race day, the ducks are released, prizes are awarded, and your school walks away with the proceeds. We have done this thousands of times and we make it easy for volunteer-run organizations.

Get Your School in the Race

Whether you are a small elementary school PTA or a large district foundation, a duck race scales to fit your community. It builds school spirit, engages families, and raises serious funds for the programs your students need. Contact Derby Duck Races today and let us help you plan an event your school will talk about all year.