Recreation
Committee Meeting – September 21, 2010
Present:
Steve Shaw
Absent:
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Summer Camp –Almost 300 kids attended summer camp, up from 240 kids in
2009.
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Jazz Camp – Mr. G and Jan Danrigier ran 2 hour jazz camp for 2 weeks for
16 5th – 8th graders.
Went very well.
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Lax Camp - Mrs. Dietrich oversaw a girls lax camp for grades 2-4 (one
week) and 5-7 (one week).
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Park Ranger and Facilities
Park Ranger had mixed reviews. No formal complaints were made on abuse of
town facilities. Problem area is off
hour use of tennis facilities by non-residents.
The Commission recommends to Council creating a controlled access
vehicle.
The Commission agreed to recommend to Council charge
$100 fee to any private groups who want to use facilities at
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Shack at Island – The Allisons ran Birchwood and the Plantes ran the
Shack at
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Tennis – Kathy Rohan and Joe Hollis both ran successful programs in the
summer.
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Field Hockey – clinic has started for 3rd – 6th
graders. Formal program for 7th
& 8th graders.
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A Pilates course is beginning at the library.
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Halloween Event – Celia proposed creating a larger Halloween event on the
day before Halloween which could include pumpkin carving, costume awards,
Halloween crafts, dramatic readings, scary movies, hayrides, etc. Volunteers needed.
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PCA – Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 28 from 7:00
– 9:00 pm for a parents clinic at
Steve
asked that we go thru Rec membership at next meeting. Celia will call a potential new member.
7:30 p.m. Boro
Hall
400 Boulevard