2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow

13 th , 2010. Both the preschool and all day programs were very productive and successful. The all day program was
under the direct supervision of Tiffany Coehlo & Lisa Turner. The counselor staff for this program included: Mark
Bamford, Nicholas Bamford, Jessica Barlow, Brian Barros, Ami Barroso, Henry Bates, Steven Bates, Joao
Bernardo, Andrew Blake, Brett Bohl, Brian Borowiec, Kyle Borowiec, Jeffrey Bramucci, Steven Cassesse, Anthony
Catarino, Ryan Chenevert, Alisha Ciolek, Shawn Czerniak, Thomas Dalmolin Jr, Karla DosSantos, Christopher
Fanning, Laura Fanning, Kaitlyn Hackett, Larissa Hayden, Chanelle Kareta, Monique LaPierre, Michael Larkin,
Christie LeDuc, Bryant Leitao, Joseph Leonard, LaurenLewicki, Stephanie Lustofin, Amanda Martins, Ashley
Martins, Kevin McCullough, Kristin Mikulski, Andrew Mill, Nathan Minie, Jonathan Paixao, Catherine Pangiarella,
Christopher Pereira, Lauren Piechota, Alicia Porter, Sarah Potter, Jeffrey Richards, Alyssa Rooney, Vanessa Roxo,
Derek Simpson and Nicole Turner.
The extra staff consisted of junior counselors (children unable by age to qualify for the program or a paid position)
ages 13-15, Robert Dalby, Michael Czupryna, Claire Lemek, Matthew Palatino and Brandon Quiterio acted as subs
when needed.
The enrollment for the 2010 program was 250 children with an average daily attendance of 190 (Ludlow residents
only). The daily activities included arts and crafts, outdoor sports, co-operative games, swimming, drum demo and
walking field trips to McDonalds, Burger King, Subway and Friendlys.
The following special events also passed the summer at Whitney: World Cup, Wet and Wild, Christmas in July,
Field Day, Wacky Week, Halloween Day, Suitcase Science, Talent Show & a BBQ. Both programs enjoyed the
BBQ. This year it was a summer time theme, there was a speed pitch, wild rapids slide & a bounce house for the
children’s entertainment. Popcorn and cotton candy were available for snacks and hot dogs were available for
lunch. The outside entertainment at the Summer Camp this year was The Suitcase Science & a drum demo. Field
trips included: AMF Bowling, Roller-skating at Interstate 91, 202 Entertainment, Forest Park, and Showcase
Cinemas on rain days.
The closing ceremony began with the lowering of the flag and
ended with a summary of the events of the day. The Recreation
Commission and the summer program staff would like to thank
the DPW for remodeling the butler building (previously utilized
by the Parks Dept.) for an added facility in case of inclimate
weather. The Clubhouse combined with the use of this building
we now have enough space for the children to do activities or
games during rain days and no longer have to cancel the program.
PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
The summer of 2010 was the 12 th year for the Preschool Program at Whitney Park, it served children ages 4 to 6,
with a daily average of 20 children.
Preschool program was under the direct supervision of Kristen Asselin.
The young age of the children usually require the need for special attention, having its own Director is necessary for
this reason. The ratio of 1 counselor for every 5 children is also imperative to the success of the program (not to
mention the fact that the State sets these ratios) which also made it easier to provide the extra attention needed for
the younger children.
The Health Care Provider position was held by EMT certified Shaun Foley & Scott Labrie.
The intent of the Preschool Program is to provide recreation for children ages 4-6 that normally would not have a
program to attend until the age of 6. The program combined recreational activities with academic games, arts and
crafts, swimming & physical education. Some special events held were Beach Day, Halloween Day, Wild West
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