HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-18-85CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFFICE TELEPHONE 623.3114
TOLL F RE E 907.5039
40 TEMPERANCE STREET
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO
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REPORT TO THE NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4/85
SERVICES PLANNING BOARD
REPORT NO. CS -18 -85
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS #26 AND # 27 -
NEW PROGRAMMING VENTURES (Res. CSB- 2476 -85)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the Newcastle Community Services
Planning Board receive this report for information.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
The programming staff of the Community Services Department are continually
experimenting with new and innovative programs and evaluating existing
programs. In preparing this report it has become apparent that a report form
would be adventageous in reporting and evaluating programs. This new form
will be used in future reports.
Below is a summary of new programs undertaken in the past two years:
1. Indoor Water Sports Programs
The department has undertaken synchronized swimming, Esso Swim
(competitive Skills) swim for fitness /masters (Adults). Scuba courses
have also been offered at the Fitness Centre by the Innerspace Dive Store in
Oshawa when they have received sufficient request to run a course.
Other possible courses that may be initiated include:
waterpolo, innertube waterpolo, underwater hockey and snorekelling.
Capital expenditures for equipment would be required for these programs.
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2. Outdoor Water Sports Programs
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Activities in Orono and Newcastle Pool beyond the learn -to -swim program
already offered have not been undertaken due to cold pool temperatures
and unpredictable weather; in fact, it is questionable whether there is a
need for an outdoor program at Necastle since registrations have been
consistently low and many people are bringing their children into the warmer
indoor pool.
A windsurfing course was offered at Darlington Park last summer mainly for
staff but some public showed interest and did participate.
Other possible activities include: canoeing, sailing and windsurfing.
These programs could be set up in co- operation with the park and marinas
where facilities and equipment are available.
3. Children's Programs
"March Break Bonanza" program has run very successfully for the last two
years during the annual school break. This program has offered an
educational trip (Maple Syrup demo), swimming, skating, movies and magic
show. Participation numbers and a budget that always breaks even indicates
we are filling a need here.
International Youth Year activities are planned for every Wednesday this
summer includes crafts, trips, bicycle rally, trip about horses, etc. There
has been poor response to this program so far but this could be due to lack
of publicity prior to the summer.
Day camps at Tyrone and Orono are also being offered by the. YWCA this summer
due to local requests. It will be interesting to see the response they
received. If favourable day camps should possibly be considered at other
areas in the Town He.) Bowmanville, west area (Courtice /Mitchells Corners)
and Hampton /Solina area.
4. Outdoor Winter Sports Programs
New cross - country ski trails are available in the Orono West area as of last
winter.
5. Teen Programs
No direct emphasis on programming has been aimed at teens. A High School
Swim Team is being considered.
6. Senior Citizens Programs
No new programs have been initiated for seniors.
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7. Concerts or Musical Events
This has been left for others to organize.
8. Overall Improvement to Cultural Services and Programs
Overall improvement to service and communication has been made by improving
our brochure format and distributing it to all residents.
Respectfully submitted
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Jan Devantier, R.D.M.R.
Director of Community Services
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