Book Jackets presented by Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage
This no-cost reading incentive program offers K-8 teachers a way to encourage and reward reading outside the classroom. When schools went remote, this resource was available for parents teaching kids from home.
4.5M+ minutes read by 6,730+ students in 502 classrooms
FREE Blue Jackets Resources and Activities
The Blue Jackets have created a one-stop shop where CBJ fans of all ages can practice skills away from the ice, learn remotely with educational worksheets, and print and complete fun hockey-themed activities. Click “Learn More” below for FREE resources for you and your family to stay engaged both physically and mentally.
Hockey Scholars
Future Goals - Hockey Scholars is an online program that uses hockey-themed lessons to help K–8 students advance in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). More than 215 schools participated in this program in 2019-20 thanks to a partnership with the NHL, the NHL Players’ Association and the online education company Everfi.
17,240+ students participated
Science of Hockey Day presented by AEP
The Blue Jackets' Science of Hockey Day presented by AEP uses the sport of hockey as a learning vehicle to offer hands-on experiences that demonstrate the principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This year, more than 500 local students attended the event at Nationwide Arena!
Student Achievers powered by AEP
Student Achievers powered by AEP is an incentive program that rewards hard work and measurable improvement in the classroom. Students (K-12) that earned straight A’s or improved a full letter grade in a subject during a grading period were eligible to receive free game tickets.
1,570+ tickets given to recognize student achievements
Scholarships
The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation annually awards two scholarships of $10,000 each. These gifts are for students that show exceptional qualities both on and off the ice. This year, the High School Hockey Scholarship was awarded to Evan Mitchell from Dublin Coffman High School and the John H. McConnell Scholarship was awarded to Gahanna Lincoln High School’s Darin Fields.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Through a partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library, the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation supported the Yellow Apron program that connects young readers with a volunteer buddy to practice their reading skills. This year, more than 1,700 hours were volunteered through this program. The CBJ Foundation welcomed guests from Columbus Metropolitan Library, a Worthington Industries Community Champion, to Nationwide Arena and presented a check for $50,000 for the continued support of youth education.
WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR GRANT PARTNERS
63 students participated in After-School All-Stars Hockey Hero Camp
406 children received nutrition education and physical activity through Children's Hunger Alliance CATCH Kids Club curriculum
101 kids read more than 21,760 minutes as part of the Clinton-Beechwold Community Resource Center Score with Reading summer program
10 low-income families received books and educational resources with Columbus Early Learning Centers
303 children participated in the Community Shelter Board Reading at Home program
26,093 students learned basic economic concepts through Junior Achievement’s BizTown program
591 family members participated in Marburn Academy's early reading screenings and community parent seminars
225 girls participated in Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) program designed to create confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions and futures
350 students received free writing courses at Thurber House
1,290 people participated in Family Literacy Night and gained access to updated classroom libraries at United Schools Network