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Kids Klub Programs - Youth from ages 3 to 13 SPACE NEEDS:
<br /> continue to be our major area of concentration with Again, the demands of limited space and fund-
<br /> most program registrations filling up in a short period ing, along with a drop off of volunteerism continue as
<br /> of time. Our signature "Kids Klub" programs are the our prime concerns for our future.
<br /> backbone of our youth programs. Presently we have
<br /> over 50 youth ages 3 — 5 years participating in our Outdoor field space - is of prime concern. With
<br /> nationally accredited Pre-School program, and over the completion of a new Little League field at Heritage
<br /> 100 youth participating in our Kids Klub and park along with added parking, upgrading of facilities
<br /> Adventure Club programs. Our Kids Klub Summer has occurred. But with our escalating youth popula-
<br /> Camp and the Adventure Camp for older youth again tion, additional sports teams, along with longer play-
<br /> was a huge success for the 3 to 12 year old segment. ing seasons, it has become more and more significant
<br /> A major concern is not having our own facility to han- that we develop additional fields in the near future.
<br /> dle these programs, which lends us to utilize our Gym space has also become inadequate not only for
<br /> schools for this need. Be that as it may, the programs school-related activities and athletics, but also for
<br /> function extremely well within these confines, albeit a Leisure Service programs, developing adult sports
<br /> scheduling concern for both our staff and school staff. leagues, and all our town youth sport leagues.
<br /> We again provided the opportunity for youth to partic-
<br /> ipate in canoeing, hiking and biking, and field trips to A group of dedicated youth sports leadership has
<br /> unusual places in and around Cape Cod. come forward to assist in this endeavor. With the suc-
<br /> cess of the expansion of the Quashnet School fields for
<br /> Youth Programs — A multitude of after-school, Pop Warner football, the core group of key volunteers
<br /> vacation, and summer programs were extremely popu- has set its sights on the future for expansion of fields
<br /> lar which were held this past year include - "Cartoon at Heritage Park.
<br /> Network Tennis", Youth Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Chess
<br /> Club, Skyhawks, Mini-Hawks, Track & Field, Indoor Space-needs for programs continue to be
<br /> Gymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, swim lessons, and a of prime concern as well. This area may possibly be
<br /> variety of other active as well as passive recreational partially met with the planning of our use of old Carol
<br /> activities for youth. In addition, we held a Good Jacobsen Senior Center. Our proposal for the possible
<br /> Friday program enrolling 72 children in a 1/2-day use of this building for an extended Pre-School pro
<br /> Rocket Camp, which was extremely well received by gram for 15 months to 5 year olds on a year round
<br /> all the children and their parents. basis may give us the opportunity to expand our pro-
<br /> gram as well as to meet the needs of town employees
<br /> I Adult Programs - The adult evening program- who need child care.
<br /> _. ming area has evolved to some 60 choices of classes
<br /> and events with many having multiple listings to serve SPECIAL EVENTS:
<br /> the public. Through this venue we have again tried to
<br /> work cohesively with other departments, especially the A special "Thank You" goes to our dedicated
<br /> schools, to ensure that all of our residents are able to Special Events Committee who worked extremely
<br /> participate in well-developed and enjoyable programs. hard in providing community-wide activities for our
<br /> We have also found that more participants are utilizing residents this past year. Kudos go to Ted Naldony of
<br /> our web site to access and signup for programs. Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, Lissa Linsley of
<br /> Program offerings and income were again up; while Mashpee Commons, Elise Perry of the Children's
<br /> our expenses remain in check. Our most successful Museum, Joyce Ballasandro of Plymouth Savings,
<br /> programs are our expanded Physical Fitness ones Rosemary Coleman of Pondside Promotions, and citi-
<br /> (Cardio Combo, Jazzercise, Osteoporosis Exercise, zen member Ben Perry. We would also like to thank
<br /> yoga, etc.), dance classes, (Ballroom Dance I & II, Lieutenant Jon Read of Mashpee Police for coordinat
<br /> Middle Eastern Dance), recreational sports programs ing the Police and Fire Departments' assistance. In
<br /> (Over 30 Basketball and Co-Ed Volleyball) and lastly addition, the Mashpee Citizen Police Academy should
<br /> computer classes have been hugely popular this year. be recognized for their ongoing help in assisting with
<br /> our runs, swims, and festivals.
<br /> The solidification of the Mashpee/Cape Cod
<br /> Super Swim at John's Pond in June (125 swimmers Good weather provided a great evening for
<br /> ages 10—65), and the Woodland 5K Run in July (100 Mashpee families that gathered for the 4th Annual
<br /> runners) has become annual favorites for locals and Community Picnic and Fireworks display at Heritage
<br /> others from around the region. In addition, this year's Park. Over 4,000 people again enjoyed the event at
<br /> Annual Family Sandcastle Competition was changed Heritage Park that also included music, food, kiddy
<br /> to a weekday to allow more residents the opportunity rides, entertainment, and fun for everyone. The Win-
<br /> to participate on a less busy day. mittee immediately set its sites on an even bigger and
<br /> better event in 2005.
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