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Crystal's day
camp on hold
EASTFORD/WOODSTOCK — Crystal Pond Park Commission members recently voted to suspend Day Camp operations indefinitely.
The decision was made during a recent special meeting of the commission.
Commission Chairman Chris Mayhew said one of the main reasons is liability. Though the commission has made great strides in offering a safe environment for community members to enjoy the park, he said, the day-to-day operations of the Day Camp, and other variables created situations “that put our campers at risk.”
In addition, he said, decreased enrollment, along with financial stress, also were determining factors in the unanimous vote to suspend activity. Though the Day Camp has enjoyed some success over the past few years, the inability to hire a qualified director to offer concrete and productive programs has also been an ongoing challenge to the commission.
Mayhew added, though, with the suspension of Day Camp operations, other opportunities have developed at the park. Swimming may now be enjoyed on hot summer days with no restrictions and the same will now be true for the disc golf course.
The commission also encourages other groups such as churches and businesses to reach out to the park to book a day trip for relaxation or other bonding activities.
Mayhew said, though these recent changes were “difficult ones to make for everyone on the commission, the future of the park is bright. The cabin by the lake is ready to rent with a beautiful view of Crystal Pond. New roofs have been completed on multiple structures to ensure their future use on the property and a new floor is planned for early next year in our kitchen area.”
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