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Middlefield recreation programs sell out and staff plan spring offerings, DMYFS collaboration
Summary
Staff told the commission that sports camp sessions are fully booked, winter program options (skiing, tubing) are under consideration, and spring program brochures and requests from DMYFS for higher-risk activities will be circulated for sign-off.
The Town of Middlefield Park and Recreation Commission heard program updates at its Jan. 8 meeting, including a report that the town’s sports camp sessions are fully booked and that staff are preparing brochures for upcoming programs.
Mary, a commission staff member, said the sports camp is going well with no reported issues and that all sessions are completely booked. The commission discussed winter-program possibilities including skiing at Powder Ridge, lessons and tubing, and whether rental options should be offered.
Mary said she is aiming to have program brochures ready by the third week in January and that completed materials will be submitted to Bob and Al for sign-off. She also said she expects brochure materials for spring programs to be ready for February.
The Domestic/Youth Family Services organization (DMYFS) has asked Park & Rec to help run additional higher-risk activities, including fencing and rock climbing; staff noted the request and will consider appropriate staffing, safety and policy implications before moving forward.
Looking ahead, the commission discussed two community events: a Valentine’s Day activity set for Feb. 14 with all rooms at the Community Center reserved, and the town’s 250th Old Home Day celebration planned for May 29–30, for which members are weighing a fireworks display against a laser light show. The commission said nonprofit groups would be offered free spaces and other vendors would be charged a fee.
Mary also raised potential collaborations with Durham Park & Rec for after-school programming for middle and high school students and the possibility of coordinating with the River Valley Transit Authority for bus transportation to activities.
Next steps: staff will finalize brochures for sign-off and assess the DMYFS requests for higher-risk programming before the commission schedules any new activities.
