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Home My WebLink AboutCS-17-92 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File #1<blc,3~g3 '[7 €-' /' '\. '-" f"']' i I Res. # VI t' 1-; t): . ", By-Law # Date: APRIL 20, 1992 Report #: CS-17-92 File #: Subject: MARCH BREAK Recommendations: It is respectfully submitted that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend the following to Council: 1. THAT Report No. CS-17-92 be received for information. 1.0 BACKGROUND: 1. 1 This year's "Ninth Annual March Break Bonanza" was again a success. Town of Newcastle youth had the opportunity to take part in a variety of recreational opportunities during their annual Spring break. 1.2 A total of 2,045 children took advantage of their extra leisure time by participating in the Town's March Break Programs. For public swims we had 1,040 participants recorded as well as 626 participants for public skates and 379 participants for specially organized events run by the Community Services Department. Programs, as outlined in Attachment lA' were developed in co-operation with the Visual Arts Centre and the Newcastle Public Library to provide educational, cultural and physical activities without a duplication of services. 2.0 STAFFING: 2.1 Staffing for this program was co-ordinated by Andrew Davey, a placement student from Durham College Sports Administration .. /2 () 'j~ [I HfCYCLfOI:t'\ PAPIER PAPEA~AECYCLE TH~ IS PRImED ON RECYCLED PAPER REPORT NO. CS-17-92 - 2 '- APRIL 20, 1992 program. Individual events were supervised and lead by aquatic staff, who were also on their March Break, some volunteers and two individuals from the Community service Order Program. 2.2 Special resource people were also involved in the packages to enhance the quality and variety of the programs. Resource people included Exotic Cat World staff, Visual Arts Centre instructors and Kortrite Conservation Centre staff. 3.0 BUDGET: 3.1 As in past years, the intent of this program is to provide opportunities through a break-even budget whereby the revenue collected for the program will offset direct expenses incurred. This objective was reached again this year with revenue slightly exceeding expenditures. 4.0 SUMMARY: 4.1 For 1993 the Department is currently recommending changes to our fee structure to allow for a family rate as well as including a week long sports, crafts and games session at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. 4.2 The continued success and popularity of this annual event continues to reinforce staff's position that these programs are very important in providing opportunities to residents during this period of increased leisure time. \ Recommended for presentation to the Committ~e, /' (('\ ( y'j.' I I) ,~ , i ,'/' '/ \lni'Ii " .--/ I v :, /'-::"-4 '-.-. \ ( }-., i Lawrence! E ',' Kotseff, Chief A~inistrative Officer Respectfully submitted, , 'lLft,UCU-C(/lV<-- Jose~h P. Caruana, Director Dep~tment of Community services JPC:SR:sa J '11, " f ) 6 ATTACHMENT A 9th ANNUAL MARCH BREAK BONANZA During the Board of Education March Break (March 16 - March 20) the community services Department has planned a number of activities t~a~ will both interest,and entertain our youth. REGISTRATION is llmlted so be sure to slgn-up early. INFORMATION: Carol Gonder * Full day programs require a lunch. 623-3379 TUESDAY MARCH 17, 1992 Games & 'Wacky Olympics" An exciting day is planned at the Newcastle Fitness Centre. In the morning come out and playa variety of games and challenges. A special visit from the Newcastle Fire Department is scheduled. stay with us at lunch and enjoy our movie feature. At 1:30 Ipm participants are invited to join our Aquatics staff at the pool for some fun and excitement in the special Wacky Olympics. FEE CODE *$16.00jFull Day MB1010121 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm) $ 7.00jSwim only MB1010122 (1:30 - 3:30 pm) WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 1992 Exotic Cat Worldffhe Arts Come with us as we go exploring the interesting activities at the Exotic Cat World in Orono. Participants will get a chance to view lions and tigers followed by a visit to the Petting Zoo. Transportation from the Newcastle Fitness Centre to the Zoo (return) is included in the registration fee. Participants will leave the Newcastle Fitness Centre at 8:45 am and will return at 12:45 pm. After lunch, meet us at the Visual Arts Centre (Simpson Avenue) for an afternoon of print-making (5 - 8 years) and drawing (9 - 12 years). FEE CODE *$ 22.00/Full Day MB1020831 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) $ 10.00/Exotic Cat World MB1020832 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) THURSDAY MARCH 19, 1992 Wonders of Nature Tour. An excursion to Toronto to check out the wonders of nature and to go star-gazing is this day's special activity. In the morning we will visit the Kortrite Outdoor Centre for a maple syrup tour. Be sure to bring your warm clothing with you. In the afternoon we will travel down to the McLaughlin Planetarium to participate in a spectacular star show. Transportation from the Newcastle Fitness Centre is included in the registration fee. The bus will leave the Fitness Centre at 8:00 am and will return at 4:30 pm. FEE CODE *$ 25.00/Full Day MBl032341 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Pre-Teen Dance This special event is open to all those between 8 - 13 years of age. The Dance will be supervised by staff of the Community Services Department. TIME: 7:00 - 9:30 pm PLACE: Bowmanville Recreation Complex. FEE: $ 5.00/person FRIDAY MARCH 20, 1992 Drawing/BowIing Today's activities start at the Visual Arts Centre (Simpson Avenue) where participants will learn about and practice creating cartoons (5 - 8 years) and mixed media (9 - 12 years). In the afternoon, participants will meet at the Liberty Bowl to tune-up their bowling skills and bowl a few strikes. This will be a fun way to finish the March Break. FEE CODE .$ 20.00/Full Day MB1040651 (9 am - Noon; 1:00 - 3:00 pm) $ 7.00/Bowling only MB1041451 (1:00 - 3:00 pm) - Bowl-A-Rama COME ON OUT & HAVE A FUN TIME ,~ 7 u.) ... '\ / . 9th ANNUAL MARCH BREAK BONANZA . If you do not want to much structure in your week or you are just lo~king for the occasional thing to do, at one of the enJoyable oppurtunities listed below. March 16 March 18 March. 20 2.:00 3:30 7:00 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATIN.G: BoWMANVILLE RECREATION COMPLEX March 15 1:00- 2:30 p.m. March 17 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. March 18 10:00 - 11:30 a.IU. March 20 1: 00 - 2: 30 p.m. DARLINGTON SPORTS CENTRE PUBLIC SWIM Fees For Public.Skatin . And swilIllDing 1\.re For Youth: $ 1_40 ADULT: $ 2 _ 25 March .15 . March 16 March 18 3:30 1:30 .1:00 6:30 1:30 1:30 7:00 1:30 -.5:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -:.8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00.p.m. 9:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ~ NEWCASTLE FITNESS CENTRE March 19 March 20 March 21 , . LIBARY EVENTS . BOMANVILLE BRANCli March 13 10: 00-10: 45 March 18 10:00-10:45 1: 15 - 1: 45 March 19 10:15-10:45 March 20 10: 00 -1 0 : 30 Program And The Three For Infonnation About Libary Events ..,;Contact 623-73~^ NEWCASTLE BRANCH March 17 1:15 2:00 p.m.- Let's. Draw .March 18 1: 30 - 2: 00 p. m. - Preschool story time For Infonnation About. -Newcastle L~bary Events Contact 987-4844 Some events require registration, please call. MAKE THE BEST OF THE' BREAK AND COME'ON OUT REFUND POLICY ewcctJfCe ~ ~ . ONTARIO Resolution :GPJ\-10S-83: -That any appl icant t~ a.Community Seeviccs Depaetment peogeam \oil-siang to cancel eegisteation in a peogeam shall be chaeged. a cancellation fee of $10.00. If the cancellation is foe medical rea90ns, then a cancellation tee of $5.00 shall apply.- f. <r< j