The Arcadia University Department of Athletics & Recreation values its relationships with local organizations, and in recent years, many Arcadia student-athletes and staff have donated their time and energy to giving back to the community. Community service projects span over the course of the entire academic year. This year the commitment to community service continues.
2023-24 Community Service Activities to Date
June 6, 2024
Women's Basketball - Mid-Atlantic Magic 11u AAU Practice - Four participants - Four total hours
Women's basketball ran a youth basketball practice for sixth graders
May 5, 2024
Athletic Staff - Youth Lacrosse Coaching - 1 participant - 60 total hours
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Adrienne Carr volunteered coaching second through fifth graders.
April 20, 2024
Men's Soccer - Montco Family Promise - 13 participants - 52 total hours
Men's soccer helped deliver food to families in need.
April 20, 2024
Women's Volleyball - Habitat for Humanity - 13 participants - 39 total hours
Women's volleyball helped build benches and chairs for community parks.
April 17, 2024
Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field - Cradles to Crayons - 19 participants - 38 total hours
Outdoor Track and Field helped to sort through and clean donated shoes for children in need.
April 14, 2024
SAAC - Sportsfest - 39 participants - 144 total hours
SAAC hosted the annual Sportsfest to benefit the Montgomery County Special Olympics
April 6, 2024
Women's Soccer - Project HOME Community Center Clean Up - 12 participants - 36 total hours
Women's soccer helped clean Philadelphia's Helen Brown Community Center and the area surrounding it.
April 6, 2024
Women's Volleyball - Project Home Neighborhood Clean Up - 11 participants - 33 total hours
Women's volleyball helped clean up an underserved neighborhood in Philadelphia.
April 6, 2024
Men's Soccer - Kensington Soccer Club Clinic - 12 participants - 24 total hours
Men's soccer held a clinic in Kensington to teach soccer skills to youth players.
April 5, 2024
Women's Ice Hockey - Providence Animal Shelter Volunteer - 17 participants - 51 total hours
Women's ice hockey helped clean various areas of the animal shelter to free up staff members for other requirements.
April 4, 2024
SAAC - Campus Clean-Up - 23 participants - 23 total hours
SAAC helped clean the creek behind Kuch for Scarlet and Grey Day.
March 25, 2024
Women's Lacrosse - Be The Match - 28 participants - 280 total hours
Women's lacrosse helped register over 50 people to be bone marrow and blood stem cell donors.
March 25, 2024
Women's Ice Hockey - Lady Patriots Spring Tryout - 21 participants - 78 total hours
Women's ice hockey helped evaluate and lead spring tryouts for all of the Lady Patriots team at Hatfield Ice Arena.
March 16, 2024
Men's Soccer - Team IMPACT - 36 participants - 50 total hours
Men's soccer supported a Team IMPACT athlete facing a life-changing disability.
March 1, 2024
Field Hockey - JLW Windscreens - 8 participants - 12 total hours
Field hockey assisted with putting up wind screens at Jean Lenox West Field
February 24, 2024
Field Hockey - Cradle of Hope - 5 participants - 20 total hours
Field hockey helped move furniture, clothing, and other items into the organizations new home.
February 15, 2024
Field Hockey - Special Olympics Valentines Day - 7 participants - 21 total hours
Field hockey participated in a Valentines Day dance for those with special needs.
February 7, 2024
Women's Basketball - Athletes Helping Athletes - 22 participants - 44 total hours
Women's basketball welcomed special needs athletes to be honorary team captains.
January 24, 2024
Women's Basketball - Athletes Helping Athletes - 22 participants - 44 total hours
Women's basketball welcomed special needs athletes to be honorary team captains.
January 20, 2024
Men's Lacrosse - Harlem Lacrosse Clinic - 46 participants - 92 total hours
Men's Lacrosse hosted a clinic for the Philadelphia Chapter of Harlem Lacrosse.
January 18, 2024
Baseball - King's and Queen's Baseball Middle School Camp - 22 participants - 77 total hours
Baseball worked with a local inner-city baseball program with a free baseball clinic for middle school-aged children.
January 15, 2024
Men's Lacrosse - Team IMPACT - 12 participants - 50 total hours
Men's lacrosse created a positive environment for two children from Glenside with disabilities.
January 14, 2024
Women's Basketball - Hoops for Hope - 11 participants - 81 total hours
Women's basketball hosted a high school tournament with funds going to Morgan's Message.
January 13, 2024
Men's and Women's Swimming - St. Cecilia's School Clinic - 46 participants - 92 total hours
Men's and Women's Swimming hosted a clinic to help students refine skills.
January 8, 2024
Baseball - King's and Queen's Baseball Elementary Camp - 22 participants - 77 total hours
Baseball worked with a local inner-city baseball program with a free baseball clinic for elementary-aged children.
January 7, 2024
Athletic Staff - Youth Lacrosse Coaching - 1 participant - 10 total hours
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Adrienne Carr volunteered coaching fifth and sixth graders.
January 6, 2024
Men's Ice Hockey - Learn to Play Clinic - 10 participants - 10 total hours
Men's Ice Hockey hosted a Learn to Play Clinic to teach local children the game of hockey.
December 26, 2024
Women's Basketball - Team IMPACT - 19 participants - 76 total hours
Women's basketball hosted a Team IMPACT athlete at practices and game while some student-athletes attended wheelchair basketball games and a science fair.
December 9, 2023
Softball - Special Olympics - 2 participants - 10 total hours
Softball helped host a Special Olympics volleyball tournament.
December 8, 2023
Softball - Cards for Hospitalized Kids - 26 participants - 52 total hours
Softball helped create over 60 cards for hospitalized children.
December 5, 2023
Men's Ice Hockey - Ronald McDonald House - 10 participants - 40 total hours
Men's Ice Hockey helped serve meals to visitors at the Ronald McDonald House
December 1, 2023
Women's Soccer - Team IMPACT - 8 participants - 240 total hours
Women's soccer helped mentor two young sisters dealing with health issues as honorary team members.
November 30, 2023
Men's Lacrosse - Headstrong Lax Stache Madness - 49 participants - 150 total hours
Men's lacrosse raised over $27,000 dollars for families impacted by cancer through the Headstrong foundation.
November 18, 2023
Men's Soccer - Glenside Christmas Decoration - 25 participants - 87.5 total hours
Men's Soccer helped decorate Glenside with festive decorations
November 14, 2023
Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track and Field - Stearne Middle School - 13 participants - 19.5 total hours
Men's and Women's XC/T&F helped paint walls, fixed basketball hoops. and participated in the "GIrls on the Run" after school program.
October 28, 2023
Men's and Women's Swimming - End Childhood Cancer Walk - 5 participants - 25 total hours
Men's and Women's Swimming walked to benefit childhood cancer research.
October 27, 2023
Softball - Trunk or Treat - 10 participants - 25 total hours
Softball helped provide a safe, welcoming place for local children to trick or treat.
October 26, 2023
Women's Basketball - Special Olympics Volleyball - 7 participants - 7 total hours
Women's basketball hosted SAAC Special Olympics volleyball practice
October 25, 2023
Multiple Teams - Dome Set Up - 120 participants - 120 total hours
Multiple teams helped with setting up the dome and carpet for winter usage by teams.
October 21, 2023
Men's Ice Hockey - Montco Food Pantry - 9 participants - 27 total hours
Men's Ice Hockey helped distribute food and meals to those in need in the local community.
October 11, 2023
Athletic Staff - Field Hockey Coaching - 1 participant - 50 total hours
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Adrienne Carr volunteered coaching fifth and sixth graders in field hockey.
September 28, 2023
Men's Ice Hockey - Special Olympics Volleyball - 24 participants - 48 total hours
Men's Ice Hockey helped teach and play volleyball with special needs individuals.
September 18, 2023
Field Hockey - Cradle of Hope - 16 participants - 48 total hours
Field Hockey helped renovate, clean, and organize a new house bought by the organization for its use.
September 16, 2023
Men's Basketball - Urban Youth King's and Queen's Basketball Clinic - 20 participants - 40 total hours
Men's Basketball helped teach underserved local boys and girls the game of basketball.
September 9, 2023
Men's & Women's Swimming - Meters for Mike - 13 participants - 39 total hours
Men's and Women's Swimming did a one mile open water swim to raise money for those living with brain trauma in memory of Michael Heaney, who passed away in 2013 from a traumatic brain injury.
August 23, 2023
Athletic Department - Move-In Day - 73 participants - 182.5 total hours
Members of the athletic department staff, coaches, and student-athletes assisted with first-year move-in days on campus.
July 8, 2023
Cross Country/Track & Field - Philadelphia Women's 5k and Triathlon - 11 participants - 43 total hours
Cross Country/Track & Field helped cheer on runners, assist in set up and break down, and provided medals, water, towels to competitors
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Total Community Service Hours By Team
| Baseball |
216 |
| Field Hockey |
137 |
| Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field |
147.5 |
| Men's & Women's Golf |
10 |
| Men's Ice Hockey |
155 |
| Men's & Women's Swimming |
155.5 |
| Men's & Women's Tennis |
5 |
| Men's Basketball |
44 |
| Men's Lacrosse |
324 |
| Men's Soccer |
302.5 |
| Men's Volleyball |
28 |
| Softball |
146.5 |
| Women's Basketball |
263.5 |
| Women's Ice Hockey |
148 |
| Women's Lacrosse |
308.5 |
| Women's Soccer |
327.5 |
| Women's Volleyball |
85.5 |
| Esports |
14 |
| Athletic Department Staff |
157.5 |
| Total |
3060 |
Previous Seasons
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
