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Recreation

The Buxton Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages, all seasons. In addition to discounted tickets for Funtown/Splashtown, Maine Wildlife Park, Water Country and Smitty’s Cinema, we now have tickets for Mt. Abram Ski Resort, Shawnee Peak, Sugarloaf/ Sunday River, Camden Snow Bowl, Portland Dine Around Club, Maine Red Claws and Portland Pirates Hockey. Buxton Recreation also has 9 pairs of snowshoes that were donated by Cabela’s and are available for a $5.00 rental fee. To purchase tickets or rent snowshoes you can talk with anyone at the Town Hall. Martial Arts, dance, swimming lessons, VIP trips, horsemanship and basketball are some children’s activities offered for preschoolers up to high school. We have almost 200 people who participate in our popular soccer program for children 3 to 18 years old. It operates during the months of September and October at Town Farm Park. The After School Program continues its long-standing service to our children in grades K-5. It is held at the Buxton Center Elementary School from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., while school is in session. Our program provides a safe after school environment with snacks, drinks, outside and/or gym time play, and homework help. We now offer care during February and April vacations. Summer Camp is held at Buxton Center Elementary School and continues to grow. This year we are separating the older and younger children for more variety and fun. We went on 3 field trips a week to places like Wassamki Springs Campground, Aquaboggan, and Happy Wheels Skate Center. This summer we have themed weeks, many special guests, games, and projects planned. I would like to thank my colleagues at the Town and the school district for their support and assistance. Thanks to the citizens of Buxton, your volunteering, support and participation in our programs is greatly appreciated. Please visit our website buxtonrec.com for more information or to sign up.

Sincerely,

Tashia Pinkham Recreation Director

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