Christmas in JulyBowling for Backpacks

Bringing Christmas to students for Back 2 School.

Christmas in July: Bowling for Backpacks brings summer generosity to a joyful City Center fundraiser that helps provide backpacks, school supplies, and practical Back 2 School support for students and families in Oklahoma City.

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Raised

$20,000

27% funded

Sponsored lanes

5

5/42 lanes confirmed

Secured sponsorships

2

5 opportunities available

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Christmas in JulyJuly 16, 2026Andy B's / Oklahoma City
A sand snowman wearing a Santa hat and sunglasses on a sunny beach

Christmas in July.

Let's roll

Holiday joy, school-year hope

Christmas in JulyTeam SponsorLane SponsorBackpacksSchool Supplies

Event details

Date

July 16, 2026

Location

Andy B's / Oklahoma City

Theme

Christmas in July

Sessions

2:00 PM corporate / 4:15 PM networking / 5:30 PM community & family

Supports

Backpacks, school supplies, and practical Back 2 School support for students and families

Why This Matters

A backpack can carry more than supplies.

For many families, the start of a school year brings more than excitement. It brings pressure. Supplies, clothes, schedules, transportation, and the quiet worry of wanting a child to walk into class prepared.

City Center exists in that space with practical support and steady relationships. Christmas in July: Bowling for Backpacks helps provide the kind of relief that protects dignity and reminds students they are seen, supported, and not starting the year alone.

Relief of needs. Restoration of lives. Sometimes Christmas in July begins with a backpack, a pencil, and someone who cares.

Back 2 School impact

Your team helps students walk in prepared.

Backpacks

Durable backpacks for students beginning a new school year.

School Supplies

Essential classroom items that help students start with confidence.

Family Relief

Practical support that eases the pressure families feel before school begins.

Restoration

A simple act of generosity that opens the door to trust, relationship, and hope.

Registration options

Choose the path that fits your group.

Whether you are bringing a team, sponsoring the event, sponsoring a lane, or simply giving, the next step starts in the same short form.

Sponsorship

Starting at $1,000

Choose an available sponsorship level for companies, families, or partners ready to lead the Christmas in July effort.

Become a Sponsor

Team Sponsor / Team Registration

$750

Register a team for Christmas in July: Bowling for Backpacks and bring joyful energy to Back 2 School support for students and families.

Register a Team

Lane Sponsor

$500

Sponsor one lane and help turn a summer-holiday night of fun into practical relief for families.

Sponsor a Lane

Make a Gift

Any amount

Can't bowl? You can still make a Christmas in July gift that helps provide backpacks and school supplies for students in Oklahoma City.

Support Back 2 School

Sponsorships

Sponsorship momentum for Back 2 School.

Secured gifts are already moving Christmas in July toward its goal. The remaining opportunities give sponsors clear ways to stand with Oklahoma City students and families.

Raised

$20,000

Sponsored lanes

5

Secured sponsorships

2

Sponsored!

Presenting Sponsor

$15,000

3 Lanes

This sponsorship helps place backpacks, school supplies, and meaningful support directly into the hands of Oklahoma City students and families. We are deeply grateful for the generosity behind this gift and the confidence it shows in the next generation of our city.

This opportunity has been generously sponsored

Sponsor name needed

  • 3 lanes
  • Premier event recognition
  • Prominent brand placement
Sponsorship Secured

Back-to-School Sponsor

$10,000

3 Lanes

A major sponsorship that connects your support directly to the Back 2 School effort and creates visible momentum for students and families.

  • Backpack program recognition
  • Prominent branding
  • Activation table
Reserve This Sponsorship

Corporate Session Sponsor

$5,000

2 Lanes

Support the corporate bowling session and help companies rally around practical Back 2 School support for Oklahoma City youth.

  • Event signage
  • Program recognition
  • Sponsor table presence
Reserve This Sponsorship
Sponsored!

Family Night Sponsor

$5,000

2 Lanes

This gift helps create a welcoming family experience around Back-to-School support, giving students and parents a moment of joy, connection, and practical help before the school year begins.

This opportunity has been generously sponsored

Sponsor name needed

  • 2 lanes
  • Family night recognition
  • Event signage
Sponsorship Secured

Friend of City Center Sponsor

$1,000

1 Lane

A meaningful entry point for families, small businesses, and community partners who want to stand with City Center students.

  • Sponsor board listing
  • Social recognition
  • Participation
Reserve This Sponsorship

Team Sponsor

$750

1 Lane

Reserve one bowling team for your company, church, family, or friend group and join Christmas in July in person.

  • Name displayed on bowling lane
  • Event signage
Register a Team

Lane Sponsor

$500

Recognition

Sponsor a lane and help turn Christmas in July into practical support for students starting the school year.

  • Name displayed on bowling lane
  • Event signage
Sponsor a Lane

Event momentum

Progress people can see.

Sponsorships, team registrations, and lane commitments move the event toward its goal. Gift-only support is celebrated separately for supporters who simply want to help students start the school year ready.

Gift-only generosity

$50 given freely

2 supporters gave without registering a team or sponsoring a lane.

City Center supporter$25
Development Office$25

Participating teams

Confirmed commitments

Confirmed teams will appear here as commitments are secured.

Students with backpacks gathered at a City Center Back 2 School community event

Past event moment

Back 2 School support

Past outreach shows the practical pressure families carry before the first day of school.

Families and students walking together with backpacks at a Back 2 School event

Past event moment

Families seen and supported

The goal is more than supplies. It is relief, dignity, and a stronger start.

Sessions

Choose the session that fits your group.

Two bowling sessions bookend a dedicated business networking hour. Each bowling session has 21 team spots, and team captains can finish bowler names later.

2:00-4:00 PM

Corporate Team Session

Start the day with a high-energy session designed for corporate teams to connect, compete, and make a difference. It's a meaningful way to build team unity while investing in youth and families across OKC.

4:15-5:15 PM

Business Networking

Connect with business leaders, partners, and community-minded professionals who care deeply about the future of our city. This dedicated hour creates space to build relationships and rally around a shared purpose.

5:30-7:30 PM

Community & Family Session

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening of fun and impact. This session is a chance for the broader community to come together in support of local students and families.

Corporate Team Session

2:00-4:00 PM

21 team spots remaining

Start the day with a high-energy session designed for corporate teams to connect, compete, and make a difference. It's a meaningful way to build team unity while investing in youth and families across OKC.

21 team spots available0/21 team spots held

Register a team now and add bowler names later.

Reserve This Session

Community & Family Session

5:30-7:30 PM

21 team spots remaining

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening of fun and impact. This session is a chance for the broader community to come together in support of local students and families.

21 team spots available0/21 team spots held

Register a team now and add bowler names later.

Reserve This Session

What your support provides

Practical generosity for a strong start.

A Christmas in July night can become relief for families, dignity for students, and another doorway into relationship.

Families and students walking together with backpacks at a Back 2 School event

$50

helps stock a backpack with basic classroom supplies.

$250

helps several students begin the year with supplies and confidence.

$750

registers a team and fuels practical relief for families.

Students smiling together during a City Center Back 2 School community event

Christmas in July night

Fun, fast, full of purpose.

Event experience

Christmas in July, built for community.

This is the lighter, louder cousin of a fundraising dinner: teams arrive in summer-holiday spirit, bowl together, meet other City Center friends, and help students walk into the school year prepared, seen, and supported.

  • Christmas in July theme moments without losing the mission
  • Two bowling sessions designed for different groups
  • Team spots for companies, families, churches, and friend groups
  • Lane sponsorships for practical generosity
  • Back 2 School support for students and families
  • Fast registration with invoice, check, or card options

Reserve your spot

Register, sponsor, or support Back 2 School.

This takes about two minutes. Choose how you want to participate, add the basic contact details, and City Center will follow up on anything that needs a human touch.

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Start here

Pick the option that fits. You can pay now, request an invoice, or pledge by check before submitting.

Pick your preferred session

Each team registration reserves one team spot in a session. If you do not know every bowler yet, that is okay.

Bowler names

Add names now if you have them. Team captains can finish this later through the team link.

Bowler 1Name pending
Bowler 2Name pending
Bowler 3Name pending
Bowler 4Name pending
Bowler 5Name pending
Bowler 6Name pending
How would you like to finish?

Online card payment is fastest. Invoice and check options let City Center send the right next step to your contact email.

After you submit, you will receive confirmation and City Center will follow up if anything else is needed.

Questions

A quick path from interest to registered.

What is the event theme?

Christmas in July. Think summer energy, light holiday touches, and a joyful night that keeps the focus on Back 2 School support for students and families.

How many people can bowl on a team?

Each team has six bowler spots. Team captains can register now and complete names later.

What is the event timeline?

The Corporate Team Session runs from 2:00-4:00 PM, Business Networking runs from 4:15-5:15 PM, and the Community & Family Session runs from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Can my company request an invoice?

Yes. Choose request invoice during registration and City Center will send invoice details to your contact email.

Can I sponsor without bowling?

Yes. Lane sponsorships, event sponsorships, and gifts are available for supporters who want to help students start the year ready.

Who should I contact with questions?

Kimberly Winston, City Center's Development Director, is the point of contact for Bowling for Backpacks. Email kimberly@okcitycenter.org.

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