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Belmont youth groups and Parks & Rec report big growth in events, expand adaptive programs
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff and youth advisory groups reported growing participation across camps and events — including an adaptive egg hunt, a teen wellness retreat and Camp Soar approaching 900 sign-ups — and described a new waitlist automation to manage demand.
Parks & Recreation staff on March 10 told the Belmont Parks & Recreation Commission that youth programs and community events have expanded sharply in recent years, and outlined changes to accommodate demand.
Danielle Giuliani, a recreation coordinator and advisor to the Voices volunteer group, recapped the group’s year: 24 members who meet twice a month, monthly service projects and leadership presentations on topics from college applications to using AI. ‘‘We planted five trees around the playground of Belmont Park to celebrate Arbor Day,’’ Giuliani said, and described donation and care‑kit drives that supported Lucile Packard and Samaritan…
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