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  • Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Program CANCELED TODAY

    Time: February 15, 2025

    CANCELED

  • Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Program

    Time: February 22, 2025
    Grades K & 1 from 9-10 am
    Grade 2 & 3 from 10-11am
    Grades 4-6 from 11-12pm
    Location: Middle School Auditorium

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. We are seeking men and women of all ages to join us in serving the needs of our community’s youth. Find out how to get involved by contacting us today.

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Members

  • Enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of individuals who get things done and who embrace a similar optimistic mindset.

  • Develop new social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities and have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Experience satisfaction from making a difference in lives of children as well as the surrounding communities.

  • Receive as much as they give!

Who We Are

We are local men and women who believe that the youth is the future of our city, state, and nation. We wish to give back to the community that gives so much to us!

What We Do

Our volunteer club raises and donates tens of thousands of dollars annually for local youth organizations. We support great programs in local schools, such as the Reading is Fundamental organization and outdoor education. We also support local sports and musical initiatives, including running a two month basketball program for more than 150 youth. For more information about the projects organizations the Optimist Club of Gettysburg is involved with, visit service projects page.

Latest News

Feb 15 Basketball Cancelled

Due to the impending wintry weather, basketball has been canceled for today, February 15th, 2025. We hope to see you next Saturday for the final week of this year’s program!

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All Events

Basketball Sessions 9-12 AM Gettysburg Middle School

February 22 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMGettysburg Area Middle School

Regular Meeting @ Deatrick Community Center / guest- basketball coaches (Brian)

March 5 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMDeatrick Village Community Center

Optimist Social

March 19 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMAppalachian Brewing

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. Donate today to make a direct impact on Bringing out the Best in Kids.

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