KIDS DAY IS ON ITS WAY!:
Saturday, May 17th is Kids Day in Burlington.  For detailed information on activities at this great event for all ages, click here.  To see the Kids Day poster, click here.  For even more information on individual activities at Kids Day, go to the Kids Day web page.

BURLINGTON RECEIVES TREE CITY USA AWARD:
On May 2, as part of the State of Vermont's Arbor Day celebration, Department Director Wayne Gross and City Arborist Warren Spinner accepted a Tree City USA award from Governor James Douglas. The Tree City USA Award is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and is a recognition of the City's commitment to and management of its urban forests. This is the 14th year that Burlington has received this award.

ON THE MOVE DAY CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS:
We still have spots available in "On the Move" Middle School Day Camp this summer. Campers sail, kayak, raft and enjoy many other fun activities and field trips. Camp is held at BHS from 9am-3pm (with an extended day option to 5pm).
Session I: June 23 - July 3
Session II: July 7 - July 18
Session III: July 21 - August 1
The fee for this fun, active program designed especially for middle schoolers is only $170 per two week session ($225 per two week session with the extended day option). For more info or to register call 864-0123 or register on-line by clicking the "Register for Programs Online" button on the left side of this page.

STAFF MEMBER RECOGNIZED:
UVM held a celebration of service-learning and recognition reception on Tuesday April 29th. on the UVM Campus Billings Hall.  The Office of Community-University Partnerships and Service-Learning (CUPS) was created in September of 2003 to support active, collaborative UVM-Community partnerships, high quality service-learning, and community-based scholarship. High quality service-learning community partners award recognition went to Nancy Bove, our Recreation Events Coordinator for her outstanding work with students related to the Burlington Winter Festival and Student Service Mentorship. Congratulations Nancy!

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
Want to register for Champ Camp or Kaper Camp - our summer day camps or any of our other summer programs?  You can register online, through the mail or over the phone but will need to complete special registration forms for day camps.  Click here for the Champ Camp registration form or Click here for Kaper Kamp registration form.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!:
We are pleased to announce a quick, easy and convenient way to register for most Burlington Parks and Recreation programs online! Click the Register button on the left side of any web page to get to the WebTrac site where visitors can view program details and register and pay for classes online!  If you have any questions about online registrations, please call our office at 864-0123.

ARMORY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN:
The City Finance Board has reviewed and accepted the report on a plan to redevelop the Gosse Court Armory as a community center.  A fundraising effort will be undertaken by the Armory Citizen's Committee.  Click here for the Mayor's press release on the Armory project.  For the full Citizen's Committee report on the redevelopment of the Armory, click here.