NEWSLETTERMarch/ 2021 YES! WE ARE BACK!!! and Summer Programs Are Open For Registration

It has been well over 600 days since the last youth baseball, softball, and lacrosse game and we are very excited to get everything back up and running this spring! All programs will follow CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of coaches, participants, spectators, and officials. We are still looking for coaches for all three sports! Please contact Gary Colello @ [email protected] or 207-647-1126.

Baseball is for participants 15 and Under as of 15, 2021 and Softball is for 14 and Under as of 1, 2021. The season runs through the spring and early summer. Please register early to ensure you get a uniform that fits properly, and are placed on an appropriate age/skill level team. All participants will go through a clinic workout to determine team placement.

Lacrosse is for all K-6 students in Lake Region. Regardless of residency participants may sign up for the Lake Region Youth Lacrosse program! During the season there are usually practices twice a week, and games on the weekends. Scholarships and loaner equipment is available for any participant.

The Maine Recreation and Parks Association started a new committee in 2020 and one of the members of the committee was Gary Colello, Bridgton Recreation Director. The Youth Sports Committee has developed a new page on the association website which provides support for youth sports organizations and youth coaches. The committee guides itself on the recently developed Youth Sports Philosophy.

Our goal here in Bridgton is to create programming enriched with positive support, opportunity, and the ability to develop lifelong social skills with confidence to succeed. TOWN HALL GYM OPEN FOR USE Starting 1, 2021 Register @ bridgtonmaine.org/bridgton-recreation/ A staff member will contact the e-mail address on file within 48 hours to confirm a time block. *60 Minute Blocks @ $15.00 Per * Limit to 1 Block Per Week To Start* Do Not Let Money Be A Barrier, We Will Work With All Residents Supervision Required For 18 and Under *Max Number Allowed Per Group - 5*

All Activities Must Follow: Maintaining 6 feet of physical distance from individuals who are not part of their household group whenever possible. All Users Must Follow: Everyone must wear a face covering, per CDC recommendations and pertinent Executive Orders from the Office of the Governor

*At this time providing space for residents of Bridgton takes priority, although non-residents may be a part of the small group, a resident or taxpayer of Bridgton must be the group leader for the registration process.* **Users must provide their own equipment**

GENERAL TIMES AVAILABLE ONLINE @ bridgtonmaine.org Town of Bridgton – Recreation Department Summer Programs (Seasonal)

The Town of Bridgton, Maine Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the following summer seasonal positions:

Lifeguards (Highland Lake, Woods Pond, Salmon Point) {Contingent on Approval}

Applicants must be certified through the American Red Cross Lifeguard/Waterfront certified or become certified before 15, 2021. Seasonal Full-Time, must be able to work from , 2021 through 13, 2021.

(4) Water Safety Instructors (Swim Lessons)

Applicants must be certified through the American Red Cross Water Safety Certification program or become certified before , 2021. Seasonal Full-Time, must be able to work from June 22, 2021 through , 2021

(8) Youth Development Professionals (Summer Rec & Teen Summer Rec)

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have desire to work with teens and/or elementary children. Seasonal Full-Time, must be able to work from June 22, 2021 through August 13, 2021.

Contact Gary Colello, Recreation Director for more information. We can help finding certification locations! Reimbursements for certifications available! All applicants should submit application at bridgtonmaine.org and submit to: Gary Colello, Recreation Director 3 Chase St. Suite 1 Bridgton, Maine 04009.

The Town of Bridgton is an EOE/AAE

Lessons Available For Babies To Seniors And All Ages InBetween! We DO accept non-residents! through August 13

K-5 - 7 Weeks - $125 Per Week

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Weekly Enrichment Trips

STEM Projects

Swim Lessons ($10 Fee)

Scholarships Available

*6th Graders May Attend Monday & Friday*

Summer Time Is Coming!!!!! We are excited to offer Summer Rec with the addition of Teen Adventures for 6th through 9th grade! We will be sure to keep your children busy all day with swimming, hiking, crafts, outdoor games, STEM, kayaking, and enrichment trips. Our goal is your child is ready for a nap when you pick them up! We are active all day and stay moving, but we do tend to enjoy ice cream when it is really warm.

We want our middle school families to have access to programming in the summer and we understand our sixth graders might need full weekly summer care and that is why we will allow 6th graders to attend Monday and Fridays with the Summer Rec Elementary group and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday attend Teen Adventures. We will also be looking for candidates interested in becoming CIT (Counselor in Training).

Scholarships are available for residents and are based on income. We will work with any family who needs assistance, do not let money be the barrier for your children to attend summer recreation programs! Sign up today space is limited. through

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

6th-9th Grade - 7 Weeks - $100

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Weekly Enrichment Trips

Community Projects

Swim Lessons / Hiking / Kayaking

Scholarships Available