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Other events for program participants:


                   •  Certified CPR training for 20 counselors and CITs at Topsfield Fire Department.
                   •  Orientation for park employees, including speakers about  First Aid, Guidance,  Legal
                       Issues, and Police.

                   •  Bike Safety Day, including a bike ride from Cole School through the Townsend Farms
                       loop and back, coordinated with the Boxford Police to keep the roads safe
                   •  Fire Safety Day, coordinated with the Boxford Fire Department, in which they brought
                       the fire truck to the Cole playground and taught the kids how to put together the hoses.
                   •  Tie-Dye Day, during which the kids were able to dye their own T-shirts
                   •  Arts and Crafts Extravaganza

                   •  Multiple days with inflatable water slides and jousting

               Participating families pay a nominal amount to join the Park Program; this income goes to pay
               the local high school and college students who work as Park Instructors.  The Park stayed within
               budget in 2016 and maintains a positive balance going into 2017.


               Planning is  already  underway  for 2017.   The Rec Committee  and Personnel  Board have
               approved hiring two additional Assistant Park Directors to supervise the large number of kids;
               these jobs  are currently advertised on the Park website:  www.parkprogram.org.   Also, the
               application for counselor positions is available on the website; applications are already coming
               in.


               Christina Eckert




               CAMP SACAJAWEA/ STEPPINSTONE


               The RecCom continues its relationship with our tenant, the Greater  Lawrence Educational
               Collaborative. Their summer day camp program for severely handicapped children operates
               during July and August. Camp Steppingstone still takes care of most if not all of the routine
               maintenance.


               Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups use the facilities during weekend and off-season periods and
               are regularly involved in trail maintenance at the camp and for Spring cleaning chores. Boxford
               organizations and individuals may enjoy the Stiles pond waterfront at the camp for picnics and
               outings by applying to the RecCom for availability and use conditions.


               John A. Rowen







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