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support those in the field, namely Police, Fire, was again full with 9 children in the program. We
<br /> and EMT's. have been able to maintain this number throughout the
<br /> year with new enrollees starting while older children
<br /> • To continue the on-going GIS data updating age-up"once they are eligible for the 3 and 4 year old
<br /> work, including periodic updates of the digital program.
<br /> imagery and planimetric data layers.
<br /> The staff of our childcare program again spon-
<br /> • To complete installation of Remote Access on sored our Annual St. Patrick's Day breakfast this year
<br /> vital FD and PD vehicles. held at the Mashpee Senior Center. The day was a j
<br /> great success and a number of community leaders
<br /> Continued map creation support for Town were in attendance for this fun "Roast" hosted by
<br /> departments including: DPW, Planning, Clerk, long-time friend Melinda Gallant. In addition, our
<br /> Fire, Police, Shellfish, Conservation, Leisure Pre-School Spring Talent Show was again a huge hit
<br /> Services, Selectmen, etc. and was again held at the KC Coombs School attended
<br /> by a `sell-out' crowd. It is an event that is a highlight
<br /> Respectfully submitted, for the community.
<br /> David A DelVecchio
<br /> A
<br /> Director of Information Technology After-School Programs: Mashpee youth from
<br /> grades Kindergarten through 6th grade were able to
<br /> take advantage of our many after-school and vaca-
<br /> Report of the tion/holiday programs this year as well. Our after-
<br /> Leisure Services Department school childcare programs—Kids Klub for grades K—
<br /> p 2, and Adventure Club for grades 3 —4 continue to be
<br /> a big hit with that age group. This program continues
<br /> to be licensed by the state under the new direction of
<br /> To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the the Office for Early Education, whose main focus is to
<br /> Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: expand opportunities for before and after-school activ-
<br /> ities.
<br /> I am very pleased to submit to the Board of
<br /> Selectmen and the citizens of Mashpee, the Annual
<br /> P Our Kids Klub Summer Camp and the
<br /> Report of the Leisure Services Department: Adventure Camp for older youth again was a huge
<br /> success for the 3 to 12 year old segment. A new pro-
<br /> MISSION: gram for older "tweens" was also a big hit. This
<br /> To meet the needs of our community by promot- Adventure "+" program gave a growing number of
<br /> ing quality continuing education programs, recre- youth experiences on day trips, canoeing and kayak-
<br /> ational activities, and special events that are designed ing,hiking, orienteering, and archery. In addition, our
<br /> to enhance personal growth, learning opportunities, theme weeks included "Mashpee CSI", Summer
<br /> and community development while focusing on the Olympics, Survivor Week, and Harry Potter week.
<br /> educational and recreational interests that influence
<br /> our health and well-being. Youth Programs — Youth after-school programs
<br /> included — Youth Tennis & Golf, Hip Hop Dance,
<br /> PROGRAMS: Chess Club, Track & Field, Gymnastics, Indoor
<br /> Soccer & Basketball, swim lessons, and a variety of
<br /> Our department was again busy developing pro- other active as well as passive recreational activities
<br /> grams and activities for the citizens and visitors of for youth. Special events included our Father &
<br /> Mashpee. Our current mix of activities includes the Daughter Dance,2nd Annual Easter Easter—Egg Hunt,
<br /> continued use of school facilities by the community, Youth Fishing Derby, Halloween Parade, Family Fun
<br /> field use scheduling,pre-school aged and school-aged Day and Sandcastle Competition.
<br /> childcare programs, beaches and parks, trips, Adult
<br /> Continuing Education, and Special Events. Adult Programs — The adult evening program-
<br /> Kids Klub Childcare Center: - This past ming area has evolved to some 60 choices of classes
<br /> year
<br /> P Y and events with many having multiple listings to serve
<br /> marked the third full year of operations for our new the public. We are extremely happy to be able to work
<br /> Childcare Center located at the old Senior Center. We
<br /> again have been able to offer a quality affordable pro- with the Mashpee School Department along with their
<br /> q Y p custodial crews in offering many of these programs.
<br /> gram for children ages 15 months to 5 years old. Our Program offerings and income were again up while
<br /> Toddler program for infants 15 months to two years
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