At Chester Bowl, we believe that every family should be able to learn to ski or snowboard and attend summer camp regardless of their family income. That’s why we offer full or partial scholarships to families that request one. We awarded $27,460 in winter scholarships to over 100 families last winter, and awarded $32,750 in summer camp scholarships this year- that is the equivalent of 200 weeks of camp!
We have several different ways that you can support the Scholarship Fund and help ensure that any family can be part of Chester Bowl’s programming.
Fall Fest: Our annual Fall Fest event is on Saturday, September 20, 2025. It is a free event, but donations at the entrance are accepted, and directly support our scholarship fund. In 2024, because of the community’s generosity, we raised $12,012! Please see the Fall Fest tab for full event details.
Silent Auction: Our annual silent auction is back! The auction will be an online auction, opening the week of November 10th, and closing on November 14th. We will have an amazing selection of items and experiences to bid on, and you can feel good knowing that your bids support your community. Look for the link to bid right here in November!
Chester Bowl Presents: Warren Miller’s 75: Chester Bowl is delighted to be the host for the legendary annual Warren Miller ski film again this year. This is the 76th year of this incredible film, and the second year that Chester Bowl is hosting it. The show is at Clyde Iron on Friday, November 14th. We will have the ticketing link right here in the Fall.
This year’s title is yet to be announced, but you can see the trailer for 2024’s film right here: https://vimeo.com/1009023954
Please note that this event has replaced the in-person “Skis, Suds, & Slices” event from previous years.
Donate: Finally, you can simply make a donation. All donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar you donate will go directly towards scholarships. You can donate online through our bidding software. A link will be here in early November. You can also send a check to Chester Bowl, 1801 East Skyline Parkway, Duluth MN 55812.
We are so grateful to those businesses and organizations that have already financially supported the scholarship fund, including Essentia Health, LHB, Rotary Club 25, the Wetherby Fund of the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, and Whole Foods Co-Op!
Whichever events you participate in, we appreciate that you are part of our Chester Bowl Community. It is because of people like you that we are able to continue to offer scholarships to families that need the financial support to be able to participate in Chester Bowl programs.
Do you want to find out more? Please contact Dave at dave@chesterbowl.org
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