At the 2002 Convention, the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority delegates voted to establish a collaborative relationship with Camp Fire USA as a major new element of our camping philanthropy. Camp Fire USA is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, serving over 650,000 participants annually. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Camp Fire provides all-inclusive, coeducational programs in hundreds of communities across the United States. As part of Gamma Phi Beta's commitment to this relationship, the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation will provide grants to Camp Fire USA for young girls who otherwise would not be able to attend camp.

The Crescent Classic: The Crescent Classic is Gamma Phi Beta's fall philanthropy. The Crescent Classic is a three on three basketball tournament which raises money to benefit Campfire USA. It brings together the whole BSC community, including members of the college as well as the town of Bridgewater. Teams of three are formed together based on age. These teams are put into brackets and are matched against other teams in their age group. This fun competition allows the community to come together and raise money for a great cause!

Local: Children's Physical Development Clinic at BSC

For more than 30 years, Bridgewater State College has sponsored the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic, a nationally recognized academic program that fosters professional development, community service, and leadership qualities.  The CPDC affords students from all majors a challenging opportunity for volunteering as clinicians to work with children and youth with disabilities between the ages of 18 months to 18 years. The aim of the clinic program is to improve the "total development" of children with disabilities by enhancing vital physical, motor, and aquatic skills and patterns.  In addition, the program stresses the improvement of self-esteem of children by strengthening emotional-social aspects of their personalities through successful involvement in play, recreation and sport activities.

Rock A Thon: This is a time for the sisters of Gamma Phi Beta to sit back and rock! For this Philanthropy, each Gamma Phi takes a turn rocking in a rocking chair on the Campus center steps for 24 hours. We raise money by donations collected! All Proceeds From the Rock-A-Thon go to Gamma Phi Beta's Local Philanthropy.

 

Philanthropy Chair Stephanie Sera, President Jen Pereira and the sister of Gamma Phi Beta present Ms. Sheila Campbell of the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic with a $1,278 check on September 29, 2007.