News: February 2024 News
| Date Published |
Author |
| 2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM |
Nicole Draper |
Announcements from Swanton Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Little League with Northwest Little League-
- Spring Track and Field, we are looking for interested coaches for this community requested program, if you are interested please email Athletic Director Nick Michaud at athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com
- Summer youth athletic clinics/camps are in the making, we are looking for coaching and support people to host these programs. If you are interested in joining us and making a difference in a young person life, email Athletic Director Nick Michaud at athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com
- DATES TO REMEMBER FOR UPCOMING SEASONS
- Fall Soccer- Registration opens in June, mark your calendars now!
- Fall Field Hockey- Registration also opens in June!
- Youth Football with the Northwest Valley Ducks- Registration also opens in June!
- Youth Basketball- Registration opens in August!
- Day Camps - For Youth in Grades K-6
- February Vacation Camp- Feb 26- March 1. 8am-3pm- Registration is open!
- If you have a teen that is looking to build leadership skills, we have limited volunteer opportunities available for this day camp
- April Vacation Camp- April 22-26 8am-3pm
- If you have a teen that is looking to build leadership skills, we have limited volunteer opportunities available for this day camp
- Summer Vacation Camp-
- We are excited to be able to offer 6 weeks of summer camp this summer. Join us for Super Kids in Swanton in June,and Super Summer Days in July. please see our website for more information, Limited amount of scholarships available.
- Youth Programs
- Hunters Education- Our Friends from VT Fish and Wildlife will be back to host Hunters Education in April 27, Registration opens for this workshop March 25 on the fish and wildlife website. This is a full day in person class that has a home study component. If you need a work book please reach out to our office as we have some copies available
- Safe Sitter workshops for youth in Grades 6-8, is a great way for our young people to learn valuable skills to help them become a safe experienced babysitter. Workshops now listed on our website. Limited space available. Sign up soon!
- Chess Club- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 530-630, come learn how to play chess, or play a game or two with your peers, More info available on our website
- Youth Dungeons and Dragons with Beyond the Bell @MVSD Afterschool, Fridays 3-530, Youth Grade 7+
- Teen Nights- Happening throughout the year with the help of our community partners
- Teen Leadership Opportunities- Ongoing throughout the year, if you have a young person that is a natural born leader, or looking to develop their leadership skills, email programs.swantonrec@gmail.com to do an intake into this ongoing program of community service opportunities and workforce development
- Community Events offered by Swanton Recreation
- Day in the Dirt, Join us in the community garden for the 2024 growing season, (Early May)
- Swanton Community Yard Sale- Get your name on the list for the sale of the year, an opportunity to get out meet your neighbors and do some treasure hunting (Late May)
- Swanton’s Outdoor Markets on the Green- Watch for these events as they pop up all summer long and help turn the Village Green into a vibrant marketplace (May-September), WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MARKET MANAGER TO HELP PLAN THESE EVENTS. If interested please email programs.swantonrec@gmail.com
- Pollinator Garden Party- (June)
- Corn Fest, Join us here for some Corny games, Live entertainment and food offerings (August 10)
- Adult Programs
- Zumba with Sarah Tanner, Tuesday and Thursday 6:15 at Swanton Public Library
- Co-ed Athletic leagues are coming this spring, summer and fall, if interested please email athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com
- Pickleball at Marble Mill, check out Playtime scheduler for all the groups playing
- Rental equipment
- Snowshoes and Walking poles, Kayaks and Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards, Life Jackets from our SeaTow Life Jacket Loaner Station, Disc Golf,Fishing Poles,Yard Games
As always we are looking for ways to best serve our community and your feedback is incredibly valuable, please consider taking our 2024 Focus Survey, by clicking on the link.
We are also working hard on putting together more information about the proposed Swanton Community Center. To find the most up to date information visit www.swantonvt.gov
If you are interested in becoming more involved with any of our programs or events, or looking to become a bigger part of the community never hesitate to reach out to us at swantonrecreation@gmail.com
We look forward to continuing to serve you! Our office hours are from 8:30-4:30, we have an open door to stop by and check out all the great things going on.
Please reach out to us with questions or concerns, by email swantonrecreation@gmail.com by phone 802-868-2493.
Nicole Draper, Executive Director