Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Camphill Challenge bike ride raises over $59,000 to benefit people with special needs




Camphill communities in Chester County hosted the sixth annual Camphill Challenge cycling event on Sunday, October 14. Camphill Special School, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, and Camphill Soltane provide life sharing and educational opportunities for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Challenge attracted over 400 cyclists who took to the roads on a pristine autumn day. The bike ride began and ended at Kimberton Waldorf School and took riders through each of the area’s three Camphill communities. Thanks to generous sponsors, donors, volunteers, and cyclists over $59,000 was raised.

Proceeds of the Camphill Challenge benefit the three Camphill communities in Chester County. For more information about the Camphill Challenge or the Camphill communities visit camphillchallenge.org.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

6th Annual Camphill Challenge a success!

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Camphill Soltane and Camphill Special School and thank all our participants for taking the Camphill Challenge on Sunday, October 14! Once again it was a beautiful day to ride and take in the scenic sights of Chester County. Please click here to see this year's event photos. 





Event proceeds benefit the three Chester County Camphills and we all send out a big heartfelt thank you for your support. 

Event Highlights
400+ riders
30% increase over last year
500+ attendees
72 sponsors
100+ volunteers

It was 1940 in Scotland when Karl Koenig, M.D., founded the international Camphill movement.  Today Camphill includes over 100 independent communities in over 20 countries on four continents.  These communities value service, sharing, spiritual nourishment, and recognition of each person's gifts offering a model of renewal for the wider community.  Camphill communities include children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and those with societal and personal vulnerabilities.
 
Camphill Soltane provides post-secondary education for young adults with disabilities and meaningful careers in a variety of fields for adults with disabilities.  Be sure to visit Soltane Breads and Spreads in Phoenixville, our first off-campus workshop!
 
Camphill Special School is the only Camphill community for children in North America.  This community nurtures the minds, bodies and spirits of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disability through education and therapy in extended family living.
 
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a farming and crafting intentional community that lives and works with adults with developmental disabilities.

Save the Date for next year's ride: Sunday, October 13, 2013!




Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Camphill Challenge: Sunday, October 14


Camphill communities in Chester County will host the sixth annual Camphill Challenge cycling event on Sunday, October 14. Camphill Special School, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, and Camphill Soltane provide life sharing and educational opportunities for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In just a few years the Challenge has grown from twelve cyclists to close to 400. The bike ride begins and ends at Kimberton Waldorf School in Kimberton and offers fifty, twenty-five, and ten mile courses for all ages and ability levels as well as a family fun ride.

Cyclists will wind their ways through Chester County during peak autumn foliage with astounding views of horse farms, historic homes, and covered bridges. A picnic and music will round out the day.

Proceeds of the Camphill Challenge benefit the three Camphill communities in Chester County. For more information about the Camphill Challenge, to register for the ride, become a sponsor, or set-up a personal or team fundraising page visit camphillchallenge.org or contact bernadette@camphillkimberton.org.