Pedal resources

[smsuryan]

Before I dive into making even a small amp, I estimate that making a pedal is a worthwhile pursuit.
I'm sure there are "premade kits", but what is a resource/company/website you would recommend for the box?
I have a pile of resistors and capacitors in a few bulk buys that I've used for guitars (amplified parts.com), I not only build/service guitars for myself but also for charity:a local music class with lots of kids who come from families who are broke! I build between 5-10 a year, usually. The class itself received in total, 45 last year.
Most of these kids plug into whatever amps are available at class, but I'd like to build some type of pedal to be able to plug into something with a speaker and a power supply.
It might not be an amp, but I'd also just like to build one for myself. The only pedal I ever really use is a 10 band EQ going into my amp. The caps and resistors I have are for guitars, I'm sure I can use some of them for a pedal, but I'll for sure need way more that are amp/pedal specific, I have output/input jacks, and random parts, but a list and a source would be nice. And I'm really not sure what kind of pedal. Distortion, reverb, flange, chorus, just anything to get my feet wet. Suggestions and recommendations welcome. Thanks guys!