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Ancram to keep kids camp free for residents, board discusses staffing and logistics
Summary
Town staff outlined a six‑week summer camp (July 6–Aug 14) with swim days and field trips; board discussed registrations, recruitment of lifeguards/WSI, drop‑off logistics, and agreed to pursue donations and scholarships instead of instituting a resident fee.
Taylor, the camp coordinator, described a program of six weeks running July 6–Aug 14 with Monday/Wednesday/Friday at the pool and Tuesday/Thursday programming at town hall. Applications will be available April 1 and most camp staff are expected to return; Taylor flagged parking, drop‑off flow and potential field‑trip costs as items needing board input. She requested help with logistics such as a porta‑potty and possible borrowing of tables.
Board members discussed charging a small resident registration fee to offset costs, but the consensus was to keep the program free for residents and seek donations or a scholarship drive to cover supplies and payroll. One member estimated camp payroll and pool costs at roughly $30,000–$35,000 for the season and suggested outreach to local groups for lunch donations; the board asked staff to finalize registration materials, pool instructors and a recruitment plan for older lifeguards/WSI.
