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Home My WebLink AboutCS-14-91 v- .-- .1 .-- 'c-. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File #(), (i 11 )1 ;r � Res. # � \. By-Law # MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION DATE: APRIL 22, 1991 REPORT #: CS-14-91 FILE #: SU CT: MARCH BREAK 1991 PROGRAM REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose & Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:- 1. That Report No. CS-14-91 be received for information. 1 .0 BACKGROUND: 1 . 1 For the eighth consecutive year, Town of Newcastle children have taken part in a wide variety of recreational opportunities during their Annual March Break. 1 .2 A total of 1,315 children and their parents took part in the various March Break activities . These programs, as outlined in Schedule I were developed in co-operation with the Visual Arts Centre and the Newcastle Public Library to provide educational, cultural and physical activities . 2 . 1 Staffing for this program was comprised primarily of aquatic staff who were also on their March Break. Parents as well as individuals from the Community Services Order Program provided volunteer hours to assist staff in supervising the March Break programs . . . /2 , t REPORT CS-14-91 - 2 - APRIL 22, 1991 2.0 STAFFING: 2 .2 Special resource people were also involved in the packages to enhance the quality and variety of the programs . Resource people included the Ganaraska Forest Centre staff, Visual Arts Centre instructors and Speaking of Wildlife 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 revenues collected for the program will offset direct expenses incurred. 4.0 SUMMARY: 4 . 1 The continued success and popularity of this annual event continues to reinforce staff's position that these programs are very worthwhile in providing area residents with leisure opportunities . Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee, e, �'( 0e Jose. v ' . Caruana, Director Lawrenc- Kotseff Depar ment of Community Services Chief A. 'nistrative Officer JPC:SR:sa SCHEDULE I 8TH ANNUAL MARCH BREAK BONANZA If you do not want too much structure in your week or you are just looking for the occasional thing to do, take a look at the opportunities noted below. Pre- registration not required for those marked with an (*) asterisk. (Prices quoted are for children - adult fees may be more) MARCH BREAK '91 OPEN ACTIVITIES DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION FEES Sun. March 10 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. FAMILY SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Sun. March 10 - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Mon. March 11 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING DARLINGTON $1.34 Mon. March 11 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING BOWMANVILLE $1.34 Mon. March 11 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Tues. March 12 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PUBLIC SKATING BOWMANVILLE $1.34 Tues. March 12 - 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING BOWMANVILLE $1.34 Tues. March 12 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. LIVE ACTION & ANIMATED FILMS BOW. LIBRARY FREE Tues. March 12 - 1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME NEWC. LIBRARY FREE Tues. March 12 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Wed. March 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME BOW. LIBRARY FREE Wed. March 13 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME BOW. LIBRARY FREE Wed. March 13 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Thurs.March 14 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Thurs.March 14 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. * CODES & CIPHERS NEWC. LIBRARY FREE Thurs.March 14 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Fri. March 15 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PUBLIC SKATING DARLINGTON $1.34 Fri. March 15 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. * PERCUSSION DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL WOOD BOW. LIBRARY FREE Fri. March 15 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. * CODES & CIPHERS NEWC. LIBRARY FREE Fri. March 15 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING BOWMANVILLE $1.34 Fri. March 15 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Fri. March 15 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING DARLINGTON $1.34 Sat. March 16 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ORONO JUNGLE CAT WORLD BOW. LIBRARY FREE Sat. March 16 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 Sat. March 16 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. FAMILY SWIM FITNESS CENTRE $1.34 THE TOWN OF NOTES tie * Activities are P rimarily geared for 6 )) ONTARIO - 12 year olds, however, pre-schoolers ��/ may attend if accompanied by an adult. * Supervision is provided at an REFUND POLICY approximate ratio of 10:1. * Adults interested in attending should also register or if you wish to assist Resolution #GPA-105-83: "That any applicant with supervision call 623-3379 and to a Community Services Department program we'll pay your way! wishing to cancel registration in a program * Children should bring a packed lunch shall be charged a cancellation fee of each day (except for the Ganaraska $10.00. If the cancellation is for medical Sugar Bush) . Concessions available at reasons, then a cancellation fee of $5.00 some locations. shall apply." or, -,/ * Please check where and when to drop off and pick up your child since location and times may be different.