Fundraising That Feels Like Fun: School & Team Fundraisers in Northern Virginia

Looking for an easy school fundraiser in Northern Virginia that families will actually want to attend?

Scramble offers fundraising opportunities for PTAs, PTOs, schools, youth sports teams, clubs, and community organizations at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour. Families get a fun day of play, while 20% of their total purchase goes directly back to your school or organization when they mention your fundraiser before paying.

And there’s another benefit: getting everyone together.

A Scramble fundraiser can double as a school community event, team meetup, or team-building activity. Kids get to spend time together outside of school or practice, parents and caregivers can connect, and your organization gets the opportunity to raise money at the same time.
Because fundraising is better when it actually feels like fun.

Scramble Fundraisers at a Glance

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Who: PTAs, PTOs, schools, youth sports teams, clubs, and community organizations

Where: Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour

What: A fun day of play that helps raise money for your organization

Giveback: 20% of participating families’ total purchases, including café purchases, goes directly back to your school or organization.
Important: Families must mention your school or organization before paying so their purchase counts toward your fundraiser

Bonus: Your fundraiser can double as a school community event, team meetup, or team-building outing‍

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How Do School Fundraisers at Scramble Work?

Fundraising is important. Getting busy families excited about another fundraiser? Sometimes that’s the harder part.

Between school, homework, sports practices, work schedules, and everything else packed into the average Northern Virginia week, families already have a lot going on. The best fundraisers make supporting your organization easy, and give families something they actually want to do.

That’s where Scramble comes in.

Scramble fundraisers are available at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour. We’ll work with your organization to schedule a two-day fundraiser, giving your families two days to come play, eat, and support your cause.During those two days, families simply need to mention your school, team, or organization before their transaction is finalized. When they do, 20% of their total purchase, including café purchases, goes directly back to your organization.

No boxes to distribute. No products to deliver. No asking relatives and coworkers to buy something from a catalog.

Just two days to bring your community together, have some fun, and raise money for something that matters.

Play with a purpose.

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Who Can Host a Fundraiser at Scramble?

Scramble fundraisers aren't just for schools. They're a great option for organizations throughout Northern Virginia looking for a family-friendly way to bring people together while raising money.

Fundraisers can be a great fit for:

• PTAs and PTOs
• Schools and preschools
• Youth sports teams and leagues
• Booster clubs
• Scout troops
• Homeschool groups
• Clubs
• Community organizations
• Other youth programs
  
  

Whether you're raising money for classroom resources, uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, travel expenses, special programs, or another organizational goal, a Scramble fundraiser gives your community a reason to show up and support it.

Why Does Scramble Work for PTA and PTO Fundraisers?

The best PTA and PTO fundraiser ideas don't just raise money. They help build a stronger school community.

Think about how often school families see one another without actually having time to talk. There's morning drop-off, afternoon pickup, sporting events, school functions, and plenty of group texts and emails.

A fundraiser at Scramble creates an opportunity to actually spend time together.

Kids can play with classmates. Parents and caregivers can meet other families. New students and families have an easy, low-pressure way to get to know people in their school community.

And while everyone is having fun, your PTA, PTO, or school is raising money.

That's a pretty great combination.

Whether you're a PTA in Alexandria, an Arlington school community, or a group of families from Fairfax County or elsewhere in Northern Virginia, Scramble gives you an indoor place to bring everyone together.

Can Youth Sports Teams Host Fundraisers at Scramble?

Absolutely.

Youth sports can get expensive quickly. Uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, travel expenses, celebration… it all adds up.

A youth sports fundraiser at Scramble gives teams and leagues a way to raise money while also creating an opportunity for players and families to spend time together away from practices and games.

And that makes it more than a fundraiser.

It can be team building, too.

Why Is Play Good for Team Building?

Kids learn a lot through play without anyone having to turn it into a lesson.

Playing together naturally creates opportunities to communicate, cooperate, problem-solve, take turns, encourage each other, and navigate new challenges.

For teammates, that means spending time together without a scoreboard.

For classmates, it can mean connecting with kids they don't normally play with at school.

And for parents and caregivers, it provides time to get to know the other adults they'll probably be seeing at practices, games, school events, pickup, and everywhere else throughout the year.

Building a stronger team or community doesn't always require a structured team-building exercise. Sometimes you just need the right place to get everyone together.

Where Can You Hold a Scramble Fundraiser?

Scramble fundraisers are available at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour in Arlington/Shirlington, giving schools, PTAs, PTOs, sports teams, and community organizations two convenient Northern Virginia options.

And because both are indoors, your fundraiser doesn't depend on the weather. Rain, cold, or heat… your plans stay on.

What About the Grown-Ups?

We didn't forget about them.

Both Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour have full cafés, making it easy for parents and caregivers to grab a coffee, order a meal or snack, and catch up with other families while the kids play. And at Scramble Alexandria, grown-ups can even enjoy a glass of wine or beer while they’re there.

Instead of asking families to squeeze another obligation into an already busy day, you're giving them a reason to get together.

The kids play. The grown-ups connect. Your organization benefits.

It's fundraising that feels a lot less like fundraising.

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Can You Bring a Larger Group to Scramble?

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Yes!

With lots of space to spread out, Scramble welcomes large groups, making it a great option even when fundraising isn't the primary goal.

Schools, homeschool communities, sports programs, clubs, and other organizations can use Scramble for group play, team-building activities, celebrations, meetups, and other opportunities to bring kids together.

And while fundraisers are specifically held at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour, group opportunities may be available at all three Scramble locations depending on your group's needs.

Your relationship with Scramble doesn't have to end when the fundraiser does.

Come back for a team celebration. Plan a group playdate. Get everyone together before the season starts. Celebrate when it ends.

Sometimes the best way to build a stronger group is simply to give everyone more opportunities to be together.

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Fundraiser Bonus: Free Space for Your Group!

As an added perk, participating organizations can reserve free table or room space during their two-day fundraiser. Use it for a team banquet, parent meeting, social gathering, or group get-together.

Just choose a day and time during your fundraiser. Outside food is not permitted, except cupcakes, and regular Scramble pricing applies to help maximize your fundraising.

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Looking for Fundraising Ideas in Northern Virginia? Make It Fun.

Your next fundraiser doesn't have to involve another catalog, another box of products, or another thing for families to keep track of.

If your PTA, PTO, school, youth sports team, or community organization is looking for fundraising ideas in Northern Virginia, give families an opportunity to do something they're already looking for: Spend time together and let the kids play.

Host your fundraiser at Scramble Alexandria or Scramble Parkour, invite your community to join you, and remind everyone to mention your school or organization before they pay.

They get a day of play. You get a chance to bring your community together. And 20% of their total purchase goes right back to your school or organization.

That's a fundraiser everyone can feel good about.

Ready to plan a Scramble fundraiser? Email our team today to get started at eventsinfo@goscramble.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scramble Fundraisers

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Q: What are some easy school fundraiser ideas in Northern Virginia?

A: Family activity fundraisers are an alternative to traditional product sales. At Scramble, schools, PTAs, PTOs, sports teams, and other organizations can schedule a fundraiser where families come to play and 20% of participating families' total purchases goes back to the organization when they mention the fundraiser before paying.

Q: How does a Scramble fundraiser work?

A: Schedule your fundraiser at Scramble Alexandria or Scramble Parkour and invite your community to come play. When participating families visit, they need to mention your school or organization before paying so their purchase is credited to the fundraiser.

Q: How much does Scramble give back during a fundraiser?

A: When participating families mention your school or organization before paying, 20% of their total purchase goes directly back to your school or organization.

Q: Where can I host a Scramble fundraiser?

A: Scramble fundraisers are currently available at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour in Arlington/Shirlington.

Q: Can a PTA or PTO hold a fundraiser at Scramble?

A: Yes. PTAs, PTOs, schools, and other community organizations can hold fundraisers at participating Scramble locations. It's an easy way to raise money while also giving school families an opportunity to spend time together.

Q: Can youth sports teams hold fundraisers at Scramble?

A: Yes. Youth sports teams and programs can use a Scramble fundraiser to raise money while bringing players and families together. It can also double as a team-building outing or team celebration.

Q: Can we use Scramble for team building without holding a fundraiser?

A: Yes. Scramble offers group options for organizations that want to bring kids together for play, team building, meetups, or celebrations without holding a fundraiser.

Q: Where can kids have a team-building event in Northern Virginia?

A: Scramble has locations in Alexandria, Falls Church, and Arlington/Shirlington, offering different indoor play experiences for kids and groups. Fundraising events are specifically available at Scramble Alexandria and Scramble Parkour.

Q: How much does Scramble give back during a fundraiser?

A: When participating families mention your school or organization before paying, 20% of their total purchase goes directly back to your organization (and yes, that includes café purchases!)