Lemonade Stand Fundraisers

Fundraising with lemonade stands is a fun, easy way for children to make money. It will raise their confidence, while teaching marketing, organizational, and social skills. Here are some tips that will make your children's lemonade stands more successful.

First, make signs that are easy for customers to read from a distance. Write with permanent markers or paint the words on signs so they are neat and legible. Set the signs in locations where customers will spot them.

A parent or trusted adult should always be nearby for children's safety. Set the lemonade stand away from the road so they are safe from traffic. My grandson had a lemonade stand the other day. He put his sign close to the road and then set up his lemonade stand away from the road. His mother stayed nearby watching to make sure he was safe.

Children should keep their lemonade stands clean and organized. Explain the importance of sanitary conditions to children. A clean lemonade stand will be more appetizing to customers. Cover the table with a tablecloth. Wipe up any spilled lemonade. Keep cups stacked and clean. Use a clean container to make the lemonade.

Lemonade can be made from powdered mixes, frozen or freshly squeezed. Help your children figure out all costs so they can price the lemonade and make a profit. Use cups that give customers a fair amount of lemonade for the price charged.

Your children should greet customers with a smile, be polite and friendly. A sweet "Thank you" from a smiling child often earns a "tip" from their customers.