Clarksville Parks & Recreation - Winter/Spring 2023

CLARKSVILLE

PARKS & RECREATION

MAKING OUR TOWN COOL!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, NO MATTER THE SEASON.

Staff Important Information

BJ Nelson- Lynton

SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Nathan Kane

RECREATION DIRECTOR

Kayla Tatgenhorst

OFFICE MANAGER

Lisa Bassett

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

Brian Everage

Address: 2000 Broadway Street, Suite 221 Clarksville, IN 47129

Phone: 812-283-5313

Email: info@clarksvilleparks.com

Scott Ivey

PGA PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT PGA PROFESSIONAL

Jacob Roeder

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Brian Vance

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm)

Online: clarksvilleparks.com

“Bringing the Clarksville Community Together!”

SUMMER EXPLORERS: FUN IN THE SUN, ADVENTURES, AND FRIENDSHIPS

It’s no secret that kids love having the summer off from school. Summer camps are an excellent way for kids to have fun and meet new people while building confidence and making new friends. Independent development and increased school readiness are just two of campers’ many gains throughout the summer. Because of the positive pressure of organized games, leisure time, and scheduled activities, we have seen firsthand how fast youngsters adapt to their camp communities and thrive.

From making new friends on the first day of camp to saying goodbye in the summer, kids have many opportunities to practice and hone their social

skills. In a safe and supervised setting like a summer camp, children can explore their interests and develop new skills while feeling a sense of independence. For parents who themselves have positive recollections of summer camp, the choice is easy to make. The chance comes once in a lifetime for eager kids to extend their wings.

During summer camp, kids experience things they’ve never done before and overcome obstacles they’ve never faced. They must learn to work with their peers and use their imaginations to win games and tournaments. They have to learn to accept the often disappointing and unavoidable results of competitions. A camper’s willingness to attempt something new is challenged every day, whether it’s an athlete trying their hand at an art project or a creative person getting the

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WOULD BE INTERESTED IN WORKING AS A CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER, PLEASE HAVE THEM CONTACT

KTATGENHORST@CLARKSVILLEPARKS.COM.

final at-bat in extra innings. Every camper can try something new and either succeed or fail (and feel and express the emotions connected with those outcomes)—learning opportunities they can draw on throughout their lives, but especially in the fall when they return to school and participate in new activities.

During the summer, campers will be assigned to various groups, where they will interact with a wide range of children, some of whom they may never have met before. Employees are taught early on to play icebreaker games and engage in conversations that help others feel at ease. It’s crucial that the kid gets a sense of belonging.

Counseling at a summer camp is a great way to hone your outdoor and people skills while interacting with children in a fun and rewarding setting. A job as a camp counselor could be a good fit if you like interacting with kids and leading activities. However, with so much riding on their shoulders, camp counselors require unique skills to do their duties effectively. To maximize the number of “teachable moments” at camp, staff members are urged to adapt and improve programs in response

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to the campers’ natural curiosities and interests. The best camp leaders and counselors get to know their campers early on and build on those relationships throughout the summer through meaningful interactions and shared creative projects. It is the job of camp counselors to keep an eye on the campers and make sure the daily activities go off without a hitch. While most of our counselors serve over the summer, we have opportunities for them in other seasons.

The children who attended Summer Explorers 2022 had a wonderful time, thanks to Summer, Jessie, Sydney, Sal, and Ethan, who served as camp counselors. Many campers will remember them and the impact and relationships they built for the rest of their lives. Still, in the meantime, Clarksville Parks & Recreation

wants to thank them all for helping us create a fantastic experience for the Summer Explorers by being courageous, friendly, and trustworthy.

Soon, the first day of camp will arrive, and we will welcome all new and old campers with open arms and smiles. If you don’t want to miss the notification that registration is open later this year, follow us on social media. Take the chance to help your kids get ahead this summer. The moment has come to branch out socially, explore new interests, and broaden one’s horizons. When summer 2023 rolls around, will you be ready?

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Facility Rentals

CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

The Clarksville Community Center, located just off Veterans Parkway, is the perfect spot for wedding receptions, birthday & anniversary parties, and other private and business events. The facility can accommodate up to 80 people. Round tables and folding chairs are provided for use, along with rectangular tables for buffet-style service. A kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink is also provided, although serving utensils and paper products are unavailable. No smoking or alcohol is permitted at this location.

ENDRIS LODGE

The wooded setting surrounding Endris Lodge makes this the ideal place for any function. The lodge can accommodate up to 70 people and has a full kitchen, restrooms, a working wood-burning fireplace, and electric heating. The lodge stays cool in the fall/spring with the shade provided by surrounding trees; however, this building has no air conditioning. Endris Lodge is very popular during the fall and spring months, so book your date early.

Due to staffing limitations, we are unable to offer tours of the facility.

RENTAL RATES*

6 hours............................... $300

Full day............................... $600

RENTAL RATES* (AFTER MARCH 1)

6 hours............................... $400

Full day............................... $700

*Rentals require a $100 refundable deposit due at the time of reservation

*If reservation is cancelled, only $50 of the deposit will be refunded.

*The full balance of your rental is due 30 days prior to the reservation date.

Clarksville Community Center

Endris Lodge

Clarksville Parks & Recreation

2000 Broadway Street, Suite 221

Clarksville, Indiana 47129 812-283-5313