Sportsfest Program Example
LEHIGH VALLEY SPORTSFEST, INC. (LVSF) IS A 501 (C) (3) CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS REGISTERED WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF LVSF IS TO PROMOTE SPORTS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY BY OFFERING LOCAL ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN THE SPORT OF THEIR CHOICE.
About US MISSION STATEMENT TO UTILIZE THE RESOURCES OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY TO PROMOTE AMATEUR ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND TO ENCOURAGE HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR YOUTH AND THE WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITY. LEHIGH VALLEY SPORTSFEST, INC.(LVSF) IS A 501(C)(3) CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS REGISTERED WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
THE PURPOSE OF LVSF IS TO PROMOTE SPORTS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY BY OFFERING LOCAL ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN THE SPORT OF THEIR CHOICE. ATHLETIC COMPETITION IS DRAWN FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION AS WELL AS PHILADELPHIA, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK AND SURROUNDING STATES. LVSF WAS FOUNDED IN 1996 BY RAYMOND ATIYEH WITH THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN. LVSF IS HELD OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR DAYS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN AND AT FIELDS AND OTHER VENUES WITHIN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. LVSF NOT ONLY PROVIDES LOCAL ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE BUT PROVIDES A REVENUE STREAM FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. IN 2013 AN ESTIMATED 10,000 AMATEUR ATHLETES PARTICIPATED IN LVSF WITH 150,000 PEOPLE ATTENDING THE FOUR DAY EVENT.
SINCE THE INAUGURAL TOURNAMENT IN 1997, LVSF HAS GROWN FROM 16 SPORTING EVENTS TO MORE THAN 50 SPORTING EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR 2014. LVSF HAS INTRODUCED NEW SPORTING EVENTS EACH YEAR TO HIGHLIGHT THE EVER CHANGING INTREST IN NEW SPORTING EVENTS.
Program and Activities The Full Camp Experience At the beginning of each session, we welcome all campers with an Opening Ceremony. Campers have chosen to come to camp to focus on one particular sport, but together we join on the first night to establish everyone as part of one inclusive and supportive community. Likewise, we culminate our session by celebrating our achievements and reflect during the Closing Ceremony. Awards reflecting our core values are given to the campers who demonstrate strong character & determination, spirit, willingness to try new things, and being a “Mensch”.
Elements like these are what set our camp apart and demonstrate our emphasis on a positive Jewish values based experience. The Maccabi Cup The Maccabi Cup is not simply an athletic competition; it’s an epic event that emphasizes teamwork, spirit, leadership, and strong character. During this day-long competition, the entire camp is divided into two teams to compete for the honor of having their team name engraved on the esteemed Maccabi Cup which is displayed for future generations of campers.
We like to keep it interesting. So, no day at camp is exactly the same. Each afternoon, campers swim and enjoy an elective activity outside of their core sport. Electives tend to be more recreational than instructional, but all are supervised by coaches. Evenings include a variety of programs from games to camp stories, always engaging and fun. Meals are not only important for the health of our young athletes, but also a great time to build community with cabin mates and friends. 
Our chefs put together fresh (local when possible), healthy, and deliciously nutritious meals for our camp.
Every meal includes organic, gluten-free, kosher, and vegetarian options. Each week, time is set aside to observe Shabbat. Potential Elective Activities • Flag Football • Spikeball • Basketball • Soccer • Tennis • Futsal • Card Games • Beach Volleyball • Ultimate Frisbee • Speed & Agility Training • Weight Training (campers 14+) • Fantasy Football • Lawn Games • Whiffle Ball.