Open Events

August

Camp Lionheart

Camp Lionheart takes 104 children going into grades 3-6, who BOTH live and go to school in Chester, to NorthBay Adventure Camp. NorthBay is a gorgeous 5-day/4-night camp in North East, MD. The children are put in cabins in groups of 8, along with 3 high school Counselors, and 1 Adult Chaperone. Together the children enjoy activities such as zip lining, a 3-man adventure swing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, seining, and a camp fire every night on the beach of the river.

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July – August

School Supplies Drive

Two high school students lead this effort every July.
 The goal is to collect back packs and school supplies from the community. After the collection, the students evenly divide the supplies and load them into the back packs. They are then brought to Chester and we participate in the Chester Community Fair, where these abundant back bags are distributed to Chester students.

*Cancelled in 2020 Due to COVID-19

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September

Tennis Clinic

Chester students in grades 4th -6th participate in an in-person Tennis Clinic, offered in partnership with Sow Good Now and the Rustin High School Tennis Team. Children learn new skills, play some relay games and participate in fun arts and craft activities. They socialize in a safe environment and enjoy the fresh outdoors together.

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October

Fall Carnival

Four high school students lead this effort in the fall. The goal is to bring everything necessary to hold a carnival to Chester for a day of fun and entertainment, celebrating the fall season. 75 high school students volunteer to make this day possible. Last year 1,200 Chester children participated in this free event which included: face painting, pumpkin painting, carnival games, inflatables, several live bands, a book give-away, as well as lots of free food and beverages. 

*Cancelled in 2020 Due to COVID-19 replacing with Truck-or-Treat

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September – October

Memorial Ice Hockey Tournament

This event covers four nights in October and
 is held at Ice Line in West Chester. The event was created to honor Andrew’s passion for ice hockey and to show support to the ice hockey community, but is also a fund-raiser for the Andrew L. Hicks, Jr. Foundation. Eight area high school hockey teams participate in this competitive, season kick-off tournament. The tournament is as much a battle to win bragging rights as it is to win the beautiful Hicksie Cup.

*Cancelled in 2020 Due to COVID-19

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November – December

Christmas Toy Drive & Store

Each fall, we collect new donated toys and bring them to Chester, PA for a special, invitation-only Toy Store. 400 selected children, receive a special invite to come and “shop” for their Christmas presents. Each child is matched up with a personal shopper and the pair goes through the Toy Store together. After choosing Christmas presents for themselves, the children then get to go shop for their parents or loved one while their own gifts are being wrapped.

*Event will be adjusted in 2020 Due to COVID-19

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January

Open Bowl

High school students lead this event in January. The goal is to bring 120 3rd – 5th graders, who BOTH live and go to school in Chester, to The Palace Bowling and Entertainment Center in Downingtown. They enjoy an afternoon of bowling and dancing with high school student volunteers. Each of the 40 lanes usually is led with 2 high school students and 3 Chester children. The kids really enjoy each other’s company and have a great time bowling, dancing, and eating pizza and cake.

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April

Learn-To-Skate

Henderson ice hockey players lead this event every spring. The goal is to bring 120 Chester 3rd – 5th graders, who BOTH live and go to school in Chester, to Ice Line in West Chester. 120 Chester County high school ice hockey players volunteer to teach them how to ice skate. The skaters from 9 different Chester County high schools are paired with the Chester children for a few hours and everyone has a ball, skating and enjoying dinner and dessert together!

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