Celebrate the classics with your fundraiser!
From 80’s hair spirit day to 90s pop music for your Dance-athon, the possibilities are endless for a retro themed event. Not only will the students love it, but the parents and teachers will find it far more engaging and fun to be involved.
Here are a few ideas for how to get nostalgic with your fundraiser!
Retro Fundraising Incentives
It may be old school to you - but these retro prizes are new for the students! Check out these fundraising incentives that you can use for your 90's, 80's, or 70's fundraiser:
- Toys: Jelly bracelets, pick-up sticks, jacks, etch-a-sketch, old school board games, handheld pinball toy, 90s video game consoles, collectibles like Beanie Babies.
- Treats: Gumballs / gumball machine, Pez, Ring Pops, Dips, Warheads, Runts.
- Experiences: Saturday Morning Cartoons with snacks for the top-raising class; roller rink party for top-raising grade; drive-in movie night if the school meets goal!
Nostalgic Spirit Week
You can't host a retro fundraiser without letting the kids dress up! Here are some great ideas for your school spirit week - pick and choose your favorite themes for each day to create your own version. Encourage students to have their parents help them dress up - it will be a great way to get mom and dad involved in your event!
70's Spirit Week
- Disco Monday
- Tye-Dye Tuesday
- Way Cool Wednesday
- Throwback Thursday
- Nighty Night Friday
80's Spirit Week
- Neon Monday
- Big Hair Tuesday
- Classic Rock Wednesday
- Thrift Store Thursday
- I <3 the 80s Friday
90's Spirit Week
- Boy Band Monday
- Grunge Tuesday
- Cartoon Wednesday
- Pokemon Thursday
- Freaky Friday (dress like your parents!)
Old School Music for ANY Event
To make your retro fundraiser a hit, you've got to have the food and toys (incentives), the costumes (Spirit Week), and, of course, the music. Check out our recommendations for some classic tunes and how you can use them during your event!
Play these during your Dance-Athon, throughout your Fun Run on loudspeaker, or during lunchtime while you pass out incentives!
70's Jams
- “Stayin’ Alive (From “Saturday Night Fever” Soundtrack)” by Bee Gees
- “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til you Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
- “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “Grease” by Frankie Valli
- “Abc” by Jackson 5
80's Classics
- Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
- I wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston
- I Love Rock 'n' Roll - The Black Jets
- Livin' On a Prayer - Bon Jovi
- Jessie's Girl - Frickin' A
- Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
- Flashdance... What A Feeling - Irene Cara
- Walk This Way - Run D.M.C., Aerosmith
90's Hits
- Jump Around - House Of Pain
- I'll Be There For You (Theme from Friends) - The Rembrandts
- Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie & The Blowfish
- Steal My Sunshine - Len
- This is How We Do It - Montell Jordan, Wino
- Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
- Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
- MMMBop - Hanson
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