December 2, 2023--9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join us for this fun community event at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin, 150 Richardson Corner Road, Charlton, MA. The event will include a delicious pancake breakfast (gluten free option available), pictures with Santa, letters to Santa, crafts, face painting, a trackless train ride, and plenty of photo opportunities. Tickets are $20, children ages 12 and under $15, and children ages 3 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. There will be a seating at 9 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited. Please contact Lisa to reserve your spot by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or emailing events@bartoncenter.org today! You may also purchase tickets at eventbrite.com. To view our flyer, please click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please click here. To donate an item for the event, please click here.

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS EVENT!
Charlton Oil Company & Propane
Commonwealth Dermatology
Country Bank
Funk Landscaping & Design LLC
JAF Building and Remodeling LLC


December 2, 2023--3 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon out and make a beautiful wreath to bring home. Join us at Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin, 150 Richardson Corner Road, Charlton, MA, where staff from Bemis Farms in Spencer will lead the workshop. The cost is $50 per person and includes the class, all supplies, appetizers, and beverages. Reservations are required. Please contact Lisa to reserve your spot for this fun, festive event! Call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org. To view our flyer, please click here.


October 28, 2023

This five-mile road race/walk begins and ends at the Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Walkers begin at 10:30 a.m., and Runners begin at 11 a.m. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of the Brookfields. The sponsor Oakholm Brewery will be on site for the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to overall 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers, and there will be other prizes for top finishers in each age category. All proceeds will benefit Clara Barton Camp and the Diabetes Research Team at UMass. To register or for more information, please email Jim Buzzell or call Jim at 508-344-4141. Please click here for a flyer. To register online, please click here.


October 14, 2023

5K & Walk for Barton, Fall Festival & Craft Fair

Join us for this fun family event and help support The Barton Center. Enjoy great food, music, family-friendly activities including our pumpkin patch, yard games, petting zoo, face painting, and visit our craft fair vendors.

NEW THIS YEAR–we have added a 5K option for all our runners. Join us for an invigorating run! 

Raise money to support The Barton Center or your child’s camp account. The event will be held at Clara Barton Camp at 60 Clara Barton Road, North Oxford, MA.

Check in: 9:30 a.m.
Run Begins: 10:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:45 a.m.
Closing Ceremonies: noon
Celebrate Until: 2 p.m.

*Please note: no pets allowed.

Click here to register for the event and set up your fundraising page. Every person who raises at least $125 will receive a T-shirt!  Sponsorship opportunities are available for this fun community event. Please click here for a Sponsor Form. If you have any questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.

Crafters/Vendors: If you would like to have a table at our event, please click here for an application.

Can’t make it to the event in person? You can still make an impact by fundraising in support of The Barton Center or your child’s own camp fee. Simply register and walk two miles in your own neighborhood, local park, or other location. Walk with your family members and belt out a camp song along your walk and enjoy the day!


September 30, 2023 -- 6 to 10 p.m.

Please join us in person at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin in Charlton for our annual auction. This fun evening features silent and live auctions, appetizers, dinner, and desserts. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and space is limited. For ticket information, donations to support the event, or sponsorship information, please click here. If you have any questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.


June 16, 2023 -- Shotgun start 8:30 a.m.

This tournament is hosted by the Oxford Lions and will be held at Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford, MA, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Please join us for a day of golf complete with contests, raffle, and buffet dinner. Please click here for a registration form and click here for a sponsor form. If you have any questions, please email events@bartoncenter.org or please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011.


June 11, 2023--9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hot Heads Car Club of Oxford, MA, is hosting its 8th Annual Benefit Car Show at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue, Oxford, MA (off Rt. 395). All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Barton Center! Spectators are FREE. Bring the kids! There is a $15 donation per car. All makes and models welcome. This fun event includes music, 50/50 raffle, food, trophies, and prizes.


October 22, 2022

Walk, Fall Festival & Craft Fair

Join us for this fun family event and help support The Barton Center. There is no registration fee as we want our participants to focus on fundraising. Raise money to support The Barton Center or your child’s camp fee for 2023. The event will be held at Clara Barton Camp at 60 Clara Barton Road, North Oxford, MA.

Enjoy a 2-mile walk through camp decorated for fall, have some great food, participate in fun family activities, and visit the pumpkin patch and the petting zoo.
Check-in: 9:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10 a.m.
Closing Ceremonies: 11 a.m.
Celebrate Until: 2 p.m.

*Please note: no pets allowed.

Click here to register for the event and set up your fundraising page. Every person who raises at least $100 will receive a t-shirt!  Sponsorship opportunities are available for this fun community event. Please click here for a Sponsor Form. If you have any questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2000 or email events@bartoncenter.org.

Can’t make it to the event in person? You can still make an impact by fundraising in support of The Barton Center or your child’s own camp fee. Simply register and walk two miles in your own neighborhood, local park, or other location. Walk with your family members and belt out a camp song along your walk and enjoy the day!

Attention Crafters: Come join us as a vendor and support The Barton Center and children with type 1 diabetes. Please click here for a vendor form


October 29, 2022

This five-mile road race/walk begins and ends at the Brookfield Orchards, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Walkers begin at 10:30 a.m., and Runners begin at 11 a.m. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of the Brookfields. Cash prizes will be awarded to overall 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers, and there will be other prizes for top finishers in each age category. All proceeds will benefit Clara Barton Camp and the Diabetes Research Team at UMass. To register or for more information, please email Jim Buzzell or call Jim at 508-344-4141. To register online, please click here.


June 12, 2022 -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hot Heads Car Club of Oxford, MA, is hosting its 7th Annual Benefit Car Show at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue, Oxford, MA (off Rt. 395). All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Barton Center! Spectators are FREE. Bring the kids! There is a $15 donation per car. This fun event includes music by DJ Dick Salvas, 50/50 raffle, food, trophies, and prizes.


April 30, 2022

NEW DATE–THE EVENT HAS MOVED TO THE SPRING!
Save the date 
to join us in person at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin in Charlton for our annual auction. This event features silent and live auctions, appetizers, dinner, and desserts. For more information, please email events@bartoncenter.org.


June 17, 2022 -- Shotgun start 8:30 a.m.

This tournament is hosted by the Oxford Lions and will be held at Pine Ridge Golf Club in North Oxford, MA, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Please join us for a day of golf complete with contests, raffle, and buffet dinner. Please click here for a registration form and click here for a sponsor form. If you prefer, click here for online registration. If you have any questions, please email events@bartoncenter.org or please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2000.


June 18, 2022

Game begins at 4:05 p.m.

Worcester Red Sox is holding special Town Takeover nights this season at Polar Park in Worcester. On Saturday, June 18th, it is Town Takeover Night for the Town of Oxford. The Barton Center will be honored on this day. Please click here for a flyer with more information. For every ticket purchased using this link or the QR code in the flyer, $5 will be donated to The Barton Center.

Buy your tickets now, and enjoy a great game, have fun, support The Barton Center, and help boost the Town of Oxford’s participation at the game. Be sure to stay for a Sunset Catch on the Field after this game!