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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 camper’s camp fee for 2022. Check-in and parking will be at Cardinal Ridge at Four Winds Farm located at 31 Ennis Road in North Oxford, just across the street from Barton’s administrative office.
Enjoy a 2-mile walk through camp decorated for fall, have some great food, participate in fun family activities, and meet Smiley and Woofster of the WooSox.
Check-in: 10 a.m.
Walk Begins: 11 a.m.
Closing Ceremonies: 12 p.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! 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 camper’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!
ABC MA (Associated Builders and Contractors, Massachusetts) is hosting the Fall Fest in honor of ABC MA member Joe Kenney, who suddenly passed away in October 2019 at the age of 24 due to complications from his battle with diabetes. The fundraiser will take place outdoors at the Unicorn Office Park in Woburn, and it will feature fun and games that Joe loved to participate in with his family and friends. The event will also feature silent auction items, raffle items, and more to raise funds to benefit camp which had such a profound impact on Joe’s life. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 23rd from 5 to 7:30 p.m. (rain date is September 30th) and join us for an evening of fun and games, good beer, and food trucks—all funds raised will benefit camp! Registration is $70. To register, sponsor, or donate to the event, please click here for the online registration page and more information.
We were unable to hold this event last year, so we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone at this year’s tournament. The 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. This year’s event is in honor of Joe and Connie Tagg for their many years of service organizing the tournament. 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. Online registration is available if you prefer–please click here to register online. If you have any questions, please email events@bartoncenter.org or please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2000.
The 2nd Annual JPK Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Wayland Country Club in Wayland, MA (rain or shine) with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit Camp Joslin. Friends and family of Joe Kenney established the JPK Memorial Golf Tournament to support the next generation of kids growing up with diabetes and to gather all who loved Joe to share stories and memories of his exceptional 24 years.
Please click here for a link to online registration.
From November 9th to December 8th you can support The Barton Center, and the best part is that we are not asking for money, just your time. By sparing just 75 minutes of your time spread over the course of the next month, you have the opportunity to generate $150 for Barton programs. You can sign up in about a minute. Then pick a company from 1,500+ options and share your opinion. Each opinion you share creates $2 for Barton, and you can share up to 75 opinions. It’s that easy!
Click here to sign up and be sure to choose Barton as your camp to support. Please share the link with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers as there is no limit to the number of participants who can support Barton!
SAVE THE DATE to join us at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin in Charlton for our annual auction. The evening features silent & live auctions, appetizers, dinner and desserts. For more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
Our 2nd Annual Walk for Barton will be a virtual event due to COVID-19. While we will miss all your smiling faces at our event this year, safety is our top consideration. Just because we can’t be together on October 17th, doesn’t mean you can’t make an impact by fundraising in support of The Barton Center or your camper’s own camp fee. Now more than ever, we need your support! Camp was closed this past summer due to current events, and the organization faces a large deficit.
We invite everyone to join this fundraising event by creating a personal fundraising page and walking 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!
Please go to our FirstGiving page to register for the event, set up your fundraising page, or donate to the event. For more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
MANY THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR THE GEORGE F. AND SYBIL H. FULLER FOUNDATION AND ALL OUR DONORS!
The 1st Annual JPK Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Wayland Country Club in Wayland, MA (rain or shine) with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit Camp Joslin. Friends and family of Joe Kenney have established the JPK Memorial Golf Tournament to support the next generation of kids growing up with diabetes and to gather all who loved Joe to share stories and memories of his exceptional 24 years.
Please click here for more information, to register, donate, or sponsor the event.
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19–Calling all Lions–this day is for you! Bring the entire family and spend a relaxing afternoon at Clara Barton Camp in North Oxford, MA. Join staff and campers for dinner, tour, and a campfire ceremony. This special thank you begins at 4 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19–Join the fun and reconnect with camp friends at Camp Joslin. Family and friends are welcome. The day begins at 1:15 p.m. and runs until 4 p.m. and will include tours, lunch, and an activity with the campers. Please RSVP by July 10th by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org. There will be an alumni day at Clara Barton Camp in 2021.
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR DUE TO COVID-19. Hosted by the Oxford Lions, this annual event will be held at Pine Ridge Golf Club in North Oxford, MA, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. This year’s event is in honor of Joe and Connie Tagg for their many years of organizing this tournament. The event is always a lot of fun complete with contests, raffles, and a buffet dinner. Please click on the links for a registration form and sponsor form. For questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2004 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19–We will keep you updated once a new date is chosen. ABC MA (Associated Builders and Contractors, Massachusetts) is hosting the Spring Fling in honor of ABC MA member Joe Kenney, who suddenly passed away in October at the age of 24 due to complications from his battle with diabetes. The fundraiser will take place at the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Taproom in Waltham, and it will feature fun and games that Joe loved to participate in with his family and friends. The event will also feature silent auction items, raffle items, and more to raise funds to benefit camp which had such a profound impact on Joe’s life. Be sure to mark your calendars for June 3rd from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and join us for an evening of fun and games, good beer, and food trucks—all funds raised will benefit camp! Registration is $70. To register, sponsor, or donate to the event, please click here for the FirstGiving page or call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011.
SAVE THE DATE and come join the fun! Bring the family and come cheer on your favorite team as they compete for the Tournament Championship at Camp Joslin in a fun-filled day highlighted by opening ceremonies, home run derby, food vendors, children’s activities including a bounce house, velcro wall and more. You can support your favorite team in their fundraising efforts through FirstGiving by clicking here. You may also sponsor the event and place an advertisement in the program book, please click here for the sponsor form. Click here for a flyer to share.
Each participant who raises over $100 will be dubbed an All-Star and receive a t-shirt! Come join the fun!
To sign up your team, please click here for a Registration Form. The team registration deadline is March 27th. Please click here for a pledge sheet or do your team fundraising on FirstGiving. For questions or more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE OF APRIL 25TH–WE HAD TO RESCHEDULE FROM THE ORIGINAL MARCH DATE. This is a fundraiser for summer camperships at Clara Barton Camp, Camp Joslin, and Barton Day Camps! Come help spruce up Clara Barton Camp or Camp Joslin to help us get ready for the summer. This is a great opportunity to raise money for your own camp fee or raise money for someone else by collecting pledges for your hours worked. You choose which camp you would like to work at. Click here for a pledge sheet, or you can simplify your fundraising by creating your own fundraising page at our event on FirstGiving. Click on the green fundraise button and follow the prompts to create your page. Please register to attend by April 17th by emailing events@bartoncenter.org or calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011. Lunch is provided.
Color Street has chosen us and JDRF as their Type 1 Diabetes Awareness charities for the month of November, and we will be receiving a significant donation. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Day, we will be hosting a Color Street Nail Open House on November 14th from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Chabot Center at Clara Barton Camp. Color Street has a diabetes nail packet just for this month, a limited edition 1 Warrior. Each guest will receive a free gift bag. You can purchase the limited edition, and Color Street stylists will be here to help apply the nails. Please stop by and visit! If you’re not nearby, you can still purchase this special limited edition of nail polish strips and support The Barton Center. Please click here for Color Street information and to purchase nails. Be sure to click on the Giving Back tab on their page to learn about the organizations they support.
This five-mile road race/walk begins and ends at the Brookfield Apple Orchard, 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.
We are thrilled to announce this NEW EVENT–the 1st Annual Walk for Barton. 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. Walkers will have an opportunity to raise money to support The Barton Center or their camper’s own camp fee for 2020. The walk will take place at Four Winds Farm/Clara Barton Camp on Ennis Road in North Oxford and will be about two miles long. We are fortunate to be collaborating with Adam Webster, host of Worcester’s radio morning shows on 98.9 NASH ICON and 100.1 The Pike. Adam is chair of our planning committee for the Walk.
Come on down and take a nice walk through Clara Barton Camp and beyond. Enjoy some great food from our vendors, face painting, pony rides, Home Depot Kids Workshop, a photo booth, and music. Come meet Wally from the Boston Red Sox, Jake from the Worcester Bravehearts, and Trax from the Worcester Railers! We can’t wait to see everyone there! Check-in begins at 10 a.m. at Four Winds Farm at 31 Ennis Road, North Oxford, with the walk starting at 11 a.m. Closing ceremonies will take place at noon, and the celebration continues until 2 p.m.
Register for the event and set up your fundraising page at FirstGiving. Every individual who raises at least $100 will receive a Walk for Barton t-shirt! If you are raising funds for your camper’s summer camp fee, then set up your fundraising page with the camper’s first and last name. For example, John Smith’s Campership. The funds will be applied to your child’s 2020 camp session. For more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
*Please note: no pets allowed.
MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR OUR AREA SPONSORS AND GOLD SPONSORS:
Bay State Savings Bank
Four Winds Equestrian Center
The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation
Harrington Hospital
Novo Nordisk
Tandem Diabetes Care
UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence
Webster Five
Come join the fun and reconnect with camp friends at Clara Barton Camp. Family and friends are welcome. The day begins at 1:15 p.m. and runs until 4 p.m. and will include tours, lunch, and an activity with the campers. Please RSVP by July 24th by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or emailing events@bartoncenter.org. In 2020, there will be an alumni day at Camp Joslin.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Calling all Lions–this day is for you! Bring the entire family and spend a relaxing afternoon at Clara Barton Camp in North Oxford, MA. Join staff and campers for dinner, tour, and a campfire ceremony. This special thank you begins at 4 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
Hosted by the Oxford Lions, this annual event will be held at Pine Ridge Golf Club in North Oxford, MA, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. This event is always a lot of fun complete with contests, raffles, prizes, and a buffet dinner! Please click on the links for a registration form and sponsor form. For questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
The Hot Heads Car Club of Oxford, MA, is hosting its 6th Annual Benefit Car Show at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue, Oxford, MA (Exit 4 off Rt. 395). All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Barton Center! Spectators are FREE. There is a $15 donation per car. This fun event includes a live DJ, 50/50 raffle and table raffle. For more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2011 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
Join us at the Worcester Bravehearts for our Kick-Off Night for our upcoming Walk event and enjoy an evening baseball game at Fitton Field in Worcester, MA. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, and the proceeds benefit The Barton Center. A Bravehearts hat and t-shirt are included with each ticket! Please pick up both items at The Barton Center table prior to entering the ballpark. Purchase and print your e-ticket at www.worcesterbraveheartsgroups.com and enter the code: Barton.
The Walk is a fundraising event which will take place on September 28, 2019 at Clara Barton Camp. Please see the separate listing for this event.
You don’t want to miss this, SAVE THE DATE and come join the fun! Spectators and supporters, bring the family and come cheer on your favorite team as they compete for the Tournament Championship at Camp Joslin in a fun-filled day highlighted by opening ceremonies, home run derby, children’s activities and more. You can support your favorite team in their fundraising efforts through FirstGiving by clicking here. You may also sponsor the event and place an advertisement in the program book, please click here for the sponsor form. Click here for a flyer to share.
New in 2019: Each participant who raises over $100 will be dubbed an All-Star and receive a t-shirt! Also, we’ll be offering additional food options and expanded activities including Spin Art and a Velcro Wall! Join the fun!
To sign up your team, please click here for a Registration Form. The team registration deadline is March 29th. Please click here for a pledge sheet or do your team fundraising on FirstGiving. For questions or more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
This is a fundraiser for summer camperships at Clara Barton Camp, Camp Joslin, and Barton Day Camps! Come help spruce up Clara Barton Camp or Camp Joslin to help us get ready for the summer. This is a great opportunity to raise money for your own camp fee or raise money for someone else by collecting pledges for your hours worked. You choose which camp you would like to work at. Click here for a pledge sheet, or you can simplify your fundraising by creating your own fundraising page at our event on FirstGiving. Click on the green fundraise button and follow the prompts to create your page. Please register to attend by March 11th by emailing events@bartoncenter.org or calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003. Lunch is provided.
An American Red Cross blood drive will take place in the Chabot Health & Education Center at 60 Clara Barton Road, North Oxford, MA. To schedule your appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are preferred. Please bring ID when you donate.
The Lions Club of the Brookfields presents a fun 5-mile Road Race/Walk through scenic North Brookfield. The race begins and ends at the Brookfield Apple Orchard, 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with walkers leaving at 10:30 a.m. and runners beginning at 11 a.m. All proceeds from this event benefit Clara Barton Camp and the Diabetes Research Team at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester. Cash prizes will be awarded to overall 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers. For more information, please contact Jim Buzzell at 508-344-4141 or email buzzelljim@yahoo.com. For online registration, please click here. For more information, please click here.
Join us at the Penta Dining Hall at Camp Joslin for our annual auction. The evening will feature both silent & live auctions, appetizers, dinner, and desserts. Please click here for registration information and sponsorship opportunities. If you have questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email events@bartoncenter.org
Join the fun and catch up with camp friends at Camp Joslin. Family and friends are welcome. The day begins at 1:15 p.m. and runs until 4 p.m. and will include tours, lunch, and an activity with the campers. Please RSVP by July 27th by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or by emailing events@bartoncenter.org. There will be an alumni day at Clara Barton Camp in 2019.
Calling all Lions–this day is for you! Bring the entire family and spend a relaxing afternoon at Camp Joslin in Charlton, MA. Join staff and campers for dinner, tour, and a campfire ceremony. This special thank you begins at 4 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
Hosted by the Oxford Lions, this annual event will be held at the Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford, MA, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. This event is always a lot of fun, complete with contests, raffles, prizes and a buffet dinner! Please click on the links for a registration form and sponsor form. For questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
The Hot Heads Car Club of Oxford, MA, is hosting its 5th Annual Benefit Car Show at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue, Oxford, MA, (Exit 4 off Rt. 395). All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Barton Center! Spectators are FREE! There is a $10 donation per car. This fun event includes a live DJ, food, awards, 50/50 raffle and table raffle. For more information, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email events@bartoncenter.org.
You don’t want to miss this, SAVE THE DATE and come join the fun! Spectators and supporters, bring the family and come cheer on your favorite team as they compete for the Tournament Championship at Camp Joslin in a fun-filled day highlighted by opening ceremonies, home run derby, children’s activities and more. You can support your favorite team in their fundraising efforts through FirstGiving by clicking here. You may also sponsor the event and place an advertisement in the program book, please click here for the sponsor form. Click here for a flyer to share.
To sign up your team, please click here for a Registration Form. The team registration deadline is March 30th. Please click here for a pledge sheet or do your team fundraising on FirstGiving. For questions or more information, please contact Lindsay Charest at 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email lindsay.charest@bartoncenter.org. Please click here for the SLAMT1D website.