Beach Ball 2023: Reflecting on a special night

On Saturday, June 10, we celebrated the 2023 Beach Ball gala at the SOWA Power Station with hundreds of supporters and friends of Camp Harbor View.

Led by co-chairs Jack Connors, Jr., co-founder and chairman of Camp Harbor View, Terry Carleton of UBS, Jack Shields of Shields Health Solutions, Jane Steinmetz of EY, and a powerhouse fundraising committee, the event showcased the important work of CHV. This community is investing in a more equitable future, and it’s powerful.

Below we’re sharing the video we premiered at the event illustrating the growth and impact of CHV from three individuals who deeply believe in this work.

And you will find a full photo gallery now online from an epic evening, produced by Rafanelli Events, reflecting the many facets of CHV.

We are grateful for all who generously support Boston’s next generation leaders and their families. Together we are working to create lasting opportunity and an equitable future for our city.

2022 Beach Ball was Brighter than Ever

We’re incredibly grateful for all those who joined us in celebrating Camp Harbor View on Saturday, May 21st at the SOWA Power Station in Boston’s South End. 

Jack Connors, Jr., co-founder and chairman of Camp Harbor View, was joined by Dr. Anne Klibanski of Mass General Brigham, Jeffrey Leiden of Vertex, and Jack Shields of Shields Health Solutions, in co-hosting this year’s event. 

Thanks to the generous support of donors, we are heading into the summer with the resources we need to provide an unforgettable summer camp experience for 1,000+ young Bostonians, along with comprehensive family services and year-round leadership development programs. To learn more about our work championing Boston’s future leaders, watch this short video that premiered at the event, where you’ll hear directly from two alumni on how CHV helped to shape their childhood, and their limitless futures.

This year’s Beach Ball, our first in-person event since 2019, was produced by Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events. Step inside the venue with the video below highlighting this special night.

For more, check out the full gallery of photos from the event and share your own photos with the hashtag #BeachBallBoston on Instagram

2019 Beach Ball Celebrates CHV 365

Over 900 guests joined Camp Harbor View in celebrating the 12th Annual Beach Ball Gala on Saturday, June 8th at The Warehouse at Flynn Cruiseport Boston.

Jack Connors, Jr., Co-founder and Chairman of Camp Harbor View, was joined by Tim Ferris of Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Sonja Kelly of the Kelly Family Foundation and Joseph Nolan of Eversource Energy in co-hosting this year’s event.

During the program, Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh joined Jack Connors, Jr. in addressing the impact and growth of Camp Harbor View over the past 13 years. Along with Sharon McNally and Lisa Fortenberry, Camp Harbor View’s President and Executive Director respectively, guests also heard from Danah Blake, a youth worker focused on the 10th grade Leader in Training cohort, and Kelsy, a participant in the LIT program, about the influence of meaningful mentorship in both of their lives.

This year’s Beach Ball, produced by Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events, highlighted year-round programming with the theme Camp Harbor View 365. Learn more about the work we do throughout the year with the short video below that premiered at the event.

Also see updates from #BeachBallBoston on Instagram and check out the full gallery of photos from the event!