Venture Crew: Youth (male and female) Ages 14-20 Mike Peltier 265-8398
FAN (Fair Haven Area Neighborhoods): Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton,
Orwell, West Haven
FAN is a non-profit organization working with residents, agencies, organizations, police, towns and school leaders to enhance our communities, promote collaboration and prevent substance abuse. Betty Barnow – 265-3231 or Nicholas Zeoli – 273-2562
CAMPS
CAMP BOMOSEEN - Grades completed: 6, 7, 8. Two weeks. Located at Crystal Beach, Castleton. This is a Recreation Department program, but planned and run by
Castleton’s Community of Promise. Barb Gustafson – 273-3954
SCAMP Camp – Ages 6-11. This six week camp is sponsored by the Castleton Community Center. It includes opportunities for hiking, swimming, cookouts, games, crafts and special field trips. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Tuition is low for half of the 40 campers and the other half who attend are scholarship campers, thanks to a grant program that helps with the camp’s expenses. Castleton State College is also a partner in this community outreach; it provides a team of counselors who are CSC students. SCAMP has been in operation since 2002. Castleton Community Center – 468-3093
GREEN MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CAMPS (Ed Kehoe Camp, Bomoseen,VT)
One week sessions in June, July and August for boys and girls ages 12-14.
Fall programs available with various topics concerning VT fish and wildlife.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department – 802-241-3700
RECREATION DEPARTMENT is part of the Town of Castleton, and offers programs for our town youth. This summer there is a girl’s softball and boys Babe Ruth teams. The Rec. Department also sponsors teen nights. In the fall soccer and flag football programs will begin. Parents can expect sign-up sheet to go home the first week in September.
Red Cross swimming lessons are available through the town rec. program at Crystal Beach. Town Office: 468-5319 Recreation Director: Mark Cassidy – 265-2065
CASTLETON VILLAGE SCHOOL: castletonschools.org 468-2203
Mrs. Linda Peltier, Principal. Mr. Louis Illinski, contact
CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE: castletonstatecollege.org Castleton State College has sports camps and swimming programs for youth. 468- 6075 Mrs. Deanna Tyson
