College Park Elementary • San Mateo, CA

College Park Dads

We're the dad volunteers making College Park Elementary awesome. From Panda Fest to Poker Night, we show up for our kids and our community.

6+
Events per year
50+
Active dads
500+
Kids impacted
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Dads Making a Difference

The College Park Dads is a volunteer organization of fathers and guardians dedicated to supporting College Park Elementary School in San Mateo, California.

We bring dads together to build community, support our kids' education, and create events that bring families closer. Whether it's running Panda Fest, setting up Movie Night, or just hanging out at Poker Night — we believe involved dads make better schools.

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Support Our Kids

Volunteer time and resources to enrich every student's experience at College Park.

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Build Community

Create spaces for dads to connect, share, and support each other as parents.

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Throw Great Events

From Panda Fest to Movie Night, we bring the fun that makes school memories.

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Leave It Better

Pass down traditions and resources so every generation of dads can pick up where we left off.

What We Do

From school-wide festivals to dads-only hangouts, here's what's happening at College Park.

🐼 Panda Fest

Apr24
📅 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM • College Park Elementary

Our biggest event of the year! A school-wide festival celebrating College Park spirit with food, games, activities, and community fun. The whole family is invited.

Flagship Event

🌙 Night Market

TBD
📅 Evening • College Park Elementary

An evening market experience bringing the community together with food vendors, crafts, and entertainment. A beloved tradition for College Park families.

Community

🎬 Movie Night

TBD
📅 Friday Evening • School Gym

Families gather in the school gym for a movie under the stars (well, under the lights). Popcorn, blankets, and good vibes. A favorite for kids and parents alike.

Family

🃏 Dads Poker Night

TBD
📅 Evening • Location TBD

Dads-only night out. Cards, conversation, and catching up. No kids, no agenda — just dads being dads. All skill levels welcome (seriously).

Dads Only

🎉 Panda Parties

Varies
📅 Throughout the year • Various locations

Hosted parties and gatherings that bring College Park families together. Parents and staff host themed events — from game nights to cooking classes to park days.

Community

✨ More Coming Soon

2026?
📅 Stay tuned!

We're always cooking up new ways to bring the community together. Have an idea for an event? We'd love to hear it. Reach out to any of our leadership team.

Suggest One!

The Dads in Charge

Volunteer dads stepping up to make College Park better for every family.

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Mike Wu

President

Leads the College Park Dads and coordinates with the school and PTA. Father of two CP students.

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Mike Wu

Vice President

Supports the president and steps in to lead events and initiatives throughout the year.

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Mike Wu

Treasurer

Manages the group's finances, event budgets, and ensures every dollar supports our mission.

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Mike Wu

Events Chair

Organizes Panda Fest, Night Market, Movie Night, and all the events that bring us together.

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Mike Wu

Communications Lead

Keeps everyone in the loop — emails, social media, and making sure no dad misses out.

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Mike Wu

Volunteer Coordinator

Matches willing dads with the jobs that need doing. Sign up and he'll find you a spot.

Every Kid Deserves an Involved Dad

You don't need experience — just show up. We'll find you a spot.

Join the College Park Dads →

Join the Dads

Every dad has something to contribute. Here's how you can get started.

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Volunteer at Events

Help set up, run stations, clean up, or just be there. Every event needs dads who show up.

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Lead an Initiative

Got an idea? Poker night, a fundraiser, a new tradition — we'll help you make it happen.

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Come to a Meeting

We meet regularly to plan events and connect. No commitment required — just show up and see what we're about.

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Support Fundraising

Every dollar goes back to College Park kids. Donate, sponsor an event, or help us find community partners.

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Spread the Word

Tell other dads about us. The more dads involved, the stronger our school community becomes.

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Contact Us

Have questions? Want to join? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you. mike@collegeparkdads.com