At a glance
The Services Committee met informally Wednesday without a quorum. Recreation Director Calvin Lewis reported summer camp starts Monday with 165 campers enrolled, projected revenue of $9,625 from registration fees, before-and-after care, and swim lessons. The committee discussed a cooling center at the central firehouse and upcoming senior center outreach at West Towers on July 17.
Roll call and senior center update
The committee met without a quorum for an informational session. Updates on the senior center included yoga online, aerobics at the waterfront, and good attendance at the county's lunch program.
Key points
- No quorum, meeting informational only
- Senior center still without a commissioner
- County running lunch program with good attendance
- Yoga online and aerobics at waterfront continue
- County offering board games and activities
Senior appreciation event and cooling center
The committee scheduled a July 17 event at West Towers with gift cards and surveys on transportation needs. A cooling center opened at the central firehouse, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Key points
- Event at West Towers Friday, July 17, noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Gift cards and surveys planned for transportation needs
- Committee exploring coordination with county's survey efforts
- Cooling center at central firehouse, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., water available
- Public urged to check on neighbors during heat
The committee referenced extreme heat conditions requiring a cooling center.
Summer camp enrollment and revenue
Calvin Lewis reported 165 campers enrolled for the six-week session starting Monday. Projected revenue is $9,625 from registration, before-and-after care, and swim lessons.
Key points
- 165 campers enrolled, ages 5 to 13
- Before-and-after care new this year, 8 families enrolled, projected $3,500 revenue
- Registration fees projected at $5,175
- Camper swim lessons projected at $800, public swim lessons $150
- Three households on waitlist, slots open if registered campers don't attend first week
- Total projected revenue $9,625
Revenue figures assume all enrolled campers attend and all payments are processed.
Swim lessons and buddy checks
Camp offers swim lessons for enrolled campers and public swim lessons for non-campers. Lifeguards use a numbered board system for buddy checks every 15 minutes.
Key points
- Camper swim lessons during camp hours, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Public swim lessons for non-campers during same period
- Buddy check system assigns pairs a number on a board
- Lifeguards call numbers every 15 minutes, swimmers remain in water and respond
- System allows continuous swim time with safety monitoring
Camp programming and field trips
Camp starts Monday after orientation wrapped up. New programs include a volunteer-led theater workshop and a camp Olympics modeled on the former junior Olympics.
Key points
- Final orientation day completed Wednesday
- Volunteer from Open on Shakespeare teaching theater and comedy to all three pods
- Field trips to zoo, Urban Air trampoline park, Pump It Up Plus
- Camp Olympics planned, previously held at middle school with multiple parks
- Goal to bring back multi-park junior Olympics in future years if feasible
The camp Olympics revives a county-wide event that predates COVID, previously held at the middle school with camps from across the county.
Bike rodeo and road safety
A bike rodeo is scheduled for July 9, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with road skills, helmets, and a group ride. The committee discussed expanding safety education to skateboards, scooters, and e-bikes.
Key points
- Bike rodeo July 9, Glenwood closed for event, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Open to public, food available, group ride 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. with police escort
- Helmets provided, safety talks planned
- Committee suggested expanding to skateboard, scooter, and e-bike safety
- Local bike shop participating
- Speed radar trailer requested for camp area near old town hall
- Speed radar trailer to be placed near old town hall before camp starts
- Blinking crosswalk light at camp crosswalk reported out, will be brought to Safety Committee
Fishing derby and bear sightings
The fishing derby returned for the first time since before COVID, with stocked pond and prizes including bikes, tablets, and speakers. A young bear was sighted near camp and at the library.
Key points
- Fishing derby held last Saturday, first since before COVID
- Event run with support of Bauer family, breakfast and lunch provided
- Pond stocked, prizes included bikes, tablets, Bluetooth speakers
- Bear sighted Sunday near library, released near Underhill
- Recreation department in contact with DEC, Jesse Burge as point person
- Bear described as young and timid, not a major concern with noise and people present
Jesse Burge at the Department of Environmental Conservation is the city's contact for wildlife management.
Adjournment
The committee wrapped up the informational session. No formal adjournment was required without a quorum.
Key points
- No quorum, no formal adjournment necessary
- Recreation director confirmed readiness for Monday camp start
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