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Programs run during the summer months are now Special Events
<br /> operated from both the Quashnet School, and as stated Service offered a plethora of activi-
<br /> above, at the Recreation Building. With the availabil- Again, Leisure
<br /> ity of the Quashnet School, enrollment jumped from ties for fun and entertainment, as well as for those who
<br /> 22 children in 1996, to 75 children per session at the enjoy some competitive activity. With the help of
<br /> school. With the availability of funding from the other organizations such as the Chamber of
<br /> Department of Mental Retardation, we were able to Commerce, Mashpee Commons, the Beautification
<br /> send 6 children with severe Special Needs to our Council, Mashpee Boosters, Mashpee Fire, Mashpee
<br /> camps this year. Grateful appreciation must go to the Police, the Kiwanis and a new Rotary Club, we again
<br /> Mashpee School System, especially to Special presented the Mashpee Oktoberfest during the
<br /> Education Director Grace Day for her continued assis- Columbus Day weekend. Other successful events
<br /> tance in this effort. included the Town Fishing Derby at Attaquin Park,
<br /> Mashpee Sand Castle Competition at South Cape
<br /> Adult and Continuing Education Beach, the Halloween Parade at Mashpee Commons,
<br /> and the Town Health and Safety Fair held at the
<br /> With the completion of Mashpee High School our Quashnet School.
<br /> efforts to expand in this area were met. Programs that
<br /> included Computer training, Job Skills training, Arts We again presented the Mashpee Super Swim
<br /> & Crafts, hobbies, and languages were just a few to which attracted over 100 adult swimmers from around
<br /> expand. This is however just the start of many more New England, and has turned into a major stop for
<br /> programs to be developed over the course of the next competitive swimmers on Cape Cod. In addition, we
<br /> few years. Recent studies have shown that adult learn- sponsored the SK Mashpee Woodland Run which is
<br /> ers are returning to classes in record droves to attend turning into an annual event, and.. the much esteemed
<br /> programs that are similar to what we are now offering. Town Cup Golf Tournament which attracted 12 teams
<br /> thisY
<br /> ast year.
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<br /> Recreation and Sports Leagues
<br /> Finally, I would like to personally extend my sin-
<br /> Leisure Service continues to increase its develop- cere thanks to all those citizens who volunteered as
<br /> ment of programs that meet the need of residents, coaches,timers,judges, and surrogate parents for par-
<br /> whether youth or adult. Again this year we offered ticipants in our programs who go unnamed, but not
<br />'i indoor Basketball and Soccer sports leagues for youth, unnoticed. I also want to personally thank the Leisure
<br /> key Program in Service Advisory Council for their never-ending sup-
<br /> as well as offering a new Field Hoc
<br /> conjunction with Intramurals at the Coombs and port, enthusiasm, and interest in assisting us in our
<br />,I Quashnet Schools. Our Friday Nite Sports program programs and planning.
<br /> for 4th - 6th grade students was again a big hit as we
<br /> continually average 35 - 40 youth per night. In addition, we would not be able to operate with
<br />'j Additionally, we offer a High School program for 7th out the resources provided to us by town residents and
<br /> & 8th grades and 9th & 10th grade students. Adult the Board of Selectmen. A special "Thank You" goes
<br /> sports programming consists of Indoor Basketball and out to the school custodians who are always there to
<br /> Soccer which is enjoyed by many. We are now in the assist. We also would like to thank all the unsung
<br /> process of planning an Indoor Volleyball program to hero's who give time and talent especially from the
<br /> augment the other two activities for residents. Fire Department, Mashpee Harbormaster, the K.C.
<br /> Coombs School Staff, Quashnet School Staff,
<br /> After-School Activities Mashpee High School Staff, the School
<br /> j Superintendent's Office, the School Committee,
<br /> In addition to the Kids Klub programs, we have Mashpee Little League and Soccer League, the
<br /> again expanded to other activities of interest to the Boosters Club, and all other community groups who
<br /> youth in town. With the cooperation and assistance of have pulled together to enhance the quality of life for
<br /> ur town. A final thank you to Mr. Robert Whritenour
<br /> many of our regular school teachers and our own staff, o
<br /> we have been able to offer programs of interest includ- and his staff who continue to provide this office with
<br /> ing,but not limited to: Chess, Math, Rocketry, Magic, the most professional and unselfish support.
<br /> Babysitting, Gymnastics, Track, Karate,
<br /> Environmental Education, Music Lessons, and Respectfully submitted,
<br /> Theater. We continue to explore other avenues of Augustus C. Frederick, Jr., Director
<br /> learning and fun for all children at a nominal fee. Mashpee Leisure Services
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