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Sandown recreation director previews busy summer: camps near capacity, pen pals and a senior sock hop planned
Summary
Recreation Director Becky told the commission June 3 that summer programs are largely at capacity (camp weeks ranging from 77 to 100 spots), described a pen-pal program linking seniors and children through November, and outlined senior, market and camp logistics and modest program spending requests.
Becky, Sandown's recreation director, gave a comprehensive report on June 3 outlining summer programs, enrollment figures and facility preparations.
She said a Tennessee day trip is scheduled next week (11 signed) and described a PenPal program pairing six seniors with seven children; the plan is for participants to exchange one letter per month through November and to hold a meet-and-greet if the program succeeds. Becky said she reviewed safety procedures with seniors for handling concerning notes.
Becky outlined a proposed 1950s-themed sock hop and ice-cream social at the Big Gary Center in August with an expected maximum of about 60 attendees. She asked the commission to authorize up to $100 to cover ice cream, bowls, toppings and decorations and said she would provide a photo booth using a borrowed iPad and a portable printer.
On youth programs, Becky presented weekly camp enrollment numbers (examples supplied by week: week 1, 83 of 90; week 2 full at 40; other weeks reported between 77 and 98 of 90 spots) and said camp pricing increased after June 1. She said staff setup will occur June 18 and CPR training for staff is scheduled for June 19 (mandatory).
Other items Becky reported: T-shirt orders are nearly complete with a new vendor estimated about $500 cheaper; porta-potties are in place at Miller, Seeley and the Edgarden Center; irrigation systems are functional; volunteers helped plant flowers; and building permits for two tents have been submitted to the town (fee waived for town-affiliated use).
Becky also presented two refund requests: $20 for a canceled "mommy and me" yoga class and $390 for a duplicate camp registration. She said refunds during camp are normally not processed unless for medical or family emergencies and would be handled after the commission meets again in August or only if the spot is filled.
The commission discussed parking and field erosion from recent heavy rains and asked maintenance staff to consider grading ahead of camp. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
