Colebrook Recreation Department Report
The Colebrook Recreation Department is continuing to host programs for all ages with over 30 different programs offered in 2007. The annual programs such as, Youth Soccer League, Travel Team Soccer, Youth Basketball League, 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Travel Team, Camp Monadnock, Drama Camp, HOAP, and the Book Discussion Group are running successfully. These programs are growing and improving each season. The enrollment in several programs has seen a dramatic increase, while others have remained at a steady level. Many of these programs have worked due to the help of volunteer coaches and parents.
Many of the family programs offered for the last several years have grown. This year the Father-Daughter Night went through some changes and we noted an increase in interest. The Mother-Son Game Night and Pool Egg Hunt have also been growing. Over the course of 2007, there were some new programs added: Scooper Bowl, Cup Stacking, Touch a Truck, Hikes Bikes Trips & Flips, and Biggest Looza Colebrook Style. We hope to continue these in the future years.
The Recreation Department also received a grant, Sticks for Kids, from the National Park & Recreation Association. The grant provides golf equipment to assist with existing golf camps within the community. The Colebrook Recreation Department also received $2000.00 from Healthy New Hampshire to be part of the First Tee National School Program bringing golf skills into the schools and camp programs. The summer camp for the teens was able to experience the new ropes course at Copper Cannon thanks to the Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund. The Recreation Department also received 100 backpacks to distribute to school-age children from Citizens Bank. New Hampshire Public Health Association granted the Department twelve summer safety kits with bike helmets. The Department is grateful and appreciative of the
grants and donations received from organizations and local community members.
October saw the start of the ninth HOAP (Healthy Older Adult Program) season with a kick-off brunch. Membership once again reached members from Colebrook and the surrounding area. To become a member, an individual must be at least 55 years in age, complete a survey packet, and pay a small fee. The HOAP program has continued to visit the theater, take a shopping trip, hold a holiday party, and go for tea. There are still several activities to complete this HOAP season.
The recreation department offered nine different adult programs throughout the year involving over 150 members of the community. Eighteen various sports and art programs were offered for the children of the community, serving over 500 children. This would not be possible without the help of volunteer coaches, instructors, and members of the community.
I would like to thank the Recreation Advisory Board and Travel Team Coaches for all of their assistance in 2007, especially those members whose terms have expired. Your time and commitment is very much appreciated.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Shaw
Colebrook Recreation Director
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