Acorns for Education
Now, with Acorns for Education, we’re continuing that tradition by supporting 15 elementary, middle, and high schools with an additional $15,750 this school year.
Here’s how it works:
- Shop, dine, enjoy services, or see a movie at The Oaks
- Submit your receipts to earn $500–$2,500 for your school
- Each month, the school with the most dollars logged earns a $200 bonus (limit one bonus per school)
Turn your shopping into support — Click here to submit your receipts
Program Dates: September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
(Receipts must be dated and submitted during this time)
Every purchase plants the seed for more opportunities in our local classrooms.
Special Bonus Points for the Holidays!
- EARLY HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Kick off your holiday shopping early and earn QUAD points (20 points per dollar spent) on all receipts dated and submitted November 1 - 16.
- Receipts submitted after November 16 will earn regular points (five points per dollar spent)
- SANTA PHOTOGRAPHY: Capture the magic of the season with a visit to Santa. Located in JCPenney Court from November 28 - December 24. Purchase a photo package to earn 1,000 BONUS POINTS.
- Visit ShopTheOaksMall.com for reservations and special events (Pet Nights Dec 1, Dec 8 and Santa Cares Dec 7)
- HOLIDAYS IN THE VILLAGE: Join The Oaks at The Rotary Club of Westlake Village’s Holidays in the Village event on Saturday, December 6 from 11AM - 8PM! Check in at The Oaks booth to earn 1,000 BONUS POINTS for your school.
- There is a limit of one check in per person and each person must be present at The Oaks table to earn points.
- SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: This holiday season, The Oaks is inviting schools to showcase their incredible musical talent and spread cheer for our shoppers. Participating schools will receive 5,000 BONUS POINTS when their students perform at The Oaks!
- WINTER BREAK BONUS: School’s out and shopping, dining, and entertainment are in! Earn QUAD points (20 points per dollar spent) on all receipts dated and submitted December 22 – January 4.
- Receipts submitted after January 4 will earn regular points (five points per dollar spent)
Host a Fundraising Event & Earn Bonus Points: Earn 5,000 points + double points when your school partners with The Oaks businesses** that offer fundraising options to schools. Participating businesses include:
- 101 Escape Room
- AMC Theatres
- Chipotle
- Hot Dog on a Stick
- Lazy Dog Restaurant
- Mrs. Fields/Pretzelmaker
- Panda Express
- Pedals & Pints Brewing Co.
- Plata Cocina Mexicana
- Urban Plates
- Wood Ranch
2025-2026 Participating Schools:
- Acacia Magnet School
- Aspen Elementary
- Colina Middle School
- Cypress Elementary
- EARTHS Magnet School
- Lang Ranch Elementary School
- Los Cerritos Middle School
- Madrona Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Newbury Park High School
- Redwood Middle School
- Sumac Elementary
- Sycamore Canyon
- Thousand Oaks High School
- Westlake High School
- Westlake Hills Elementary School
**The list of The Oaks retailers participating in the fundraisers are subject to change. Please check with the business to confirm all of the details about their fundraising policies. Additional fundraising terms:
- Your event must have at least $100 in sales to earn the 5,000 bonus points.
- Limit 5,000 points for each different business offer. Additional events with the same business will earn double points, but not the 5,000 bonus.
- Acorns for Education points only applies to The Oaks location.
- If there is a different group affiliated with your school holding a fundraising event, you may contact the group representative for the event results info and forward to us for the Acorns for Education points.
