Summer booklets
The summer program booklets have gone out to the Caribou schools for youths in Pre-K through grade 8. The summer program booklet can be viewed on our website www.caribourec.org or on the department’s Facebook page.
Summer hours
The Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center’s summer hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The facility is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Registration
Summer program registration will be held Wednesday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. for Caribou residents only. On Thursday, June 12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., registration will be open to both residents and non-residents.
Caribou Rec XTreme
CRX is for youths entering grades 6-9 and promotes exciting recreational opportunities throughout Maine. The kayaking intro program, offered June 23 and June 25-27, will also be open to those in grade 5.
Upon registering, participants will be provided a detailed itinerary and recommended gear list for each week’s activity. CRX is an outdoor-based program with emphasis on encouraging kids to have fun while exercising outdoors.
The following is the list of CRX programs being offered this summer.
Week 1 — Allagash Wilderness Waterway June 20-22 for youths entering grades 6-9. The fee is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Week 2 — Kayaking Intro June 23 and June 25-27 for youths entering grades 5 through 7. The fee is $35 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Week 3 — Kayaking Pros July 7-10 for youths entering grades 6-9. The fee is $35 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Week 4 — Wild Outdoor Women at Bar Harbor July 15-17 for girls entering grades 6-9. Fee is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Week 5 — Mountain Biking July 21-24 for youths entering grades 6-9. Fee is $35 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
Week 6 — Baxter State Park I July 29-31 for youths entering grades 6-7. The fee is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Week 7 — Baxter State Park II Aug. 5-7 for youths in entering grades 8-9. The fee is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
These programs have limited enrollment. Pre-registration is required.
Youth track and field
The Hershey Track and Field program introduces youths to the fundamentals of running, throwing and jumping. There are still openings in the 11-14 age group. Ages are determined as of Dec. 31, 2014. The fee is $17 which includes a T-shirt. Pre-registration is required for the program. Call the recreation office at 493-4224 for more details.
