Giving

YCDS Wild West Rodeo


Dust off your boots, and join us for this year's largest fundraising event at York Country Day School. Register below for your line dancin' ticket to the boot scootin boogie! You can even take a ride on the mechanical bull, if you dare!

All proceeds benefit the York Country Day School community, particularly our student scholarship families. Thank you for making a YCDS education come to life for more than 59% of our community.

Tickets go on sale February 1, 2025. 

Prices: $150 for early bird pricing ($175 regular pricing after March 16)

Dress: You're headin' to a rodeo, so bring out those jeans and western duds, if ya like! Yee-Haw!

Grub: Enjoy down home cookin' with brisket, smoked turkey, twice baked potato, haricot vert (vegetarian option: barbecue tempeh). Hors d'oeuvres include maple bourban glazed scallops, gator bites with cajun remoulade, watermelon feta margarita skewer, and lots more!)

Questions/dietary restrictions: Contact Laura Burkey at lburkey@ycds.org or 717-815-6713.

Wild West Rodeo Gala Sponsorships
 
  • CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    On April 26, 2025, York Country Day School will host a community-wide celebration to recognize the School’s outstanding history and its auspicious future. York Country Day School’s faculty, friends, and families both past and present, along with our esteemed alumni will gather for an evening of festivities and giving to support our students and faculty.
     
    Last year, York Country Day School awarded more than $2.4 million in financial aid to more than 54% of our qualified students. Our goal is to raise $25,000 for our student scholarships and faculty support. 

    We hope you will join us in supporting York Country Day School. We are proud to say that 100% of the funds raised from the silent auction directly support the students and faculty of YCDS. Please contact Laura Burkey (lburkey@ycds.org or 717-815-6713) with questions. 

    Rodeo Rumbler ($10,000) 
    Sponsor name featured in event communications as overall sponsor, in event signage and an opportunity to speak during the evening’s program. Receive eight (8) event tickets.

    Buckin’ Bronco ($8,000) 
    Sponsor the Happy Hour for guests. Sponsor name featured in event communications and at each table. Receive six (6) event tickets. 

    Boot Scootin’ ($5,000) 
    Sponsor our mechanical bull and the glass boot drinkware for guests. Sponsor name featured in event communications and featured at the dessert table and silent auction area. Receive four (4) event tickets. 

    Happy Trails ($3,000) 
    Sponsor our desserts for guests. Sponsor name featured in event communications and featured at the dessert table and silent auction area. Receive two (2) event tickets. 

    Faculty Table Sponsors ($1,250) 
    Provide the opportunity for our faculty, who give tirelessly each day, to attend the event. Sponsor name featured in event communications and at the faculty table. 

    Games Sponsors ($500) 
    Sponsor name featured in event communications and in the gaming area. This includes the inflatable axe throwing, corn hole and more! 

    Contact Laura Burkey to discuss the opportunites today. Email lburkey@ycds.org or call 717-815-6713.