Part of being a Kiwanian is giving of one's self to help others. The Castleton Kiwanis Club prides itself on the active volunteerism of it's membership. Our club's emphasis strongly reflects the Kiwanis International emphasis on Youth. Below are some of the community service projects supported by our club.

Youth Community Service Projects

• Christmas Party for about 120 young children in the community
• Sponsorship of Castleton Cub Scout Pack No. 253, and Boy Scouts Troop 53
• Sponsorship of Key Club, Builders Club, and K-Kids Club in the Schodack Central School District for high school, middle school, and elementary school pupils
• Partial sponsorship of the Maple Hill Middle School work/study program
• Sponsorship of Glover Memorial Cross Country Race during Schodack Central School District Sports Weekend
• Donation of funds to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Unit at the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center
• Support of the Castleton/Schodack Girl Scouts
• Donation of "Kiwanis Bears" to the Castleton Ambulance and the Schodack Police for use with young children
• Recognition of outstanding high school seniors
• Annual awards to high school pupils with highest averages in social studies, mathematics, and computer sciences
• Annual awards to outstanding members of the Key Club and Builders Club
• Annual awards to 8th grade boy and girl with highest academic achievement and community involvement
• Maple Hill Preschool Scholarship
• Summer campships for Camp Scully
• Sponsorship of a high school student to the Senior Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

Other Community Service Projects

• New Year's Eve Party for Senior Citizens from the Resurrection Rest Home and the community
• Sponsorship of a float for the Memorial Day Parade
• Recognition of services provided by clergy in community
• Recognition of local farmers during the Annual Farmer's Recognition Dinner.