Recreation staff say summer camp may relocate during tank renovations

Recreation staff told a joint budget meeting they plan renovations to the town’s 'tank' facility this summer that could change how summer camp and related programs are run. Staff (S4) said contractors were asked to keep the facility open through February vacation; if construction requires an earlier closure, programs could move to the local school or community center, and staff would be reassigned so full‑time workers keep hours.

The changes affect scheduling and the recreation operating budget only indirectly but could alter logistics for families and program enrollment. "We are planning on, renovations to the tank this summer," S4 said, adding that the contractor timeline will determine whether camps run at the tank, move to the school, or combine adventure‑camp days at alternate sites.

Staff and members also discussed recreation staffing and program enrollment: with lower enrollment in some camps, managers budgeted for a programmer position (listed at $19.80/hr) to help run after‑school and summer programming and noted that experienced returning seasonal staff reduced the need for additional weeks of camp training.

Why it matters: the renovation timeline will affect program locations and may require coordination with school or community center staff. Officials said they are aiming to reopen the facility for next winter’s season but that next year’s recreation budget may look different depending on this summer’s construction schedule.

Next steps: staff will inform members if bids require earlier closure and will present any resulting budget or schedule changes in upcoming follow‑up materials; no formal vote occurred at this meeting.