The mission of the Vassalboro Recreation Department is to provide a variety of quality programs, activities, and facilities. We believe in creating positive experiences by providing both leisure activities and recreational programs for all ages that fulfill the needs of the community and create lasting memories.
In support of the mission, Vassalboro Recreation will readily serve the community by providing:
- Leisure activities that enhance skills, health, and self-esteem
- Activities that incorporate current leisure trends and population demographics
- Ways to stimulate grown in knowledge through leisure experiences.
- Opportunities to build sense of community.
- A network of services linking the community through collaboration and partnerships
- Safe havens where participants feel welcome.
- FUN for all!
Recreation Department News and Posts
August 1st marks my second anniversary of being the Vassalboro Community Program Director. Thanks to the many volunteers the Recreation Department is able to offer new recreational opportunities for the community to enjoy and participate in. Each of the Recreation Youth sports have Commissioners in place, strengthening the Youth sports programs. Chelsea Gallagher and Sara Bourgoin have volunteered to head up the Snack Shack and do fundraising.
- Being a member of MRPA (Maine Recreation and Parks Association) am able to be part of the MRPA Summer Ticket program, offering reduced priced tickets to FunTown/Splashtown, Aquaboggin, and York’s Wild Animal Kingdom Zoo.
- Chair Yoga, taught by Vickie Limberger has been very successful.
- Adult Open Gym, organized by Chris Giampietro has been well attended.
- Sponsored pumpkin painting event as part of an 8th grade fundraiser.
- Cribbage on Wednesday’s is the favorite place for many to come.
- The Summer Entertainment Series at the Vassalboro Grange was enjoyed by all that attended.
- Summer baseball clinics were offered by Mike Cayouette and Baseball Commissioner Kris Stewart.
- Senior Walks, led by Vickie Limberger.
- Family Fun Night at the Grange, first Friday of the month held at the Vassalboro Grange.
- Senior 50+ lunches the 2nd Wednesdays of the month have been well attended.
- Using SportsEngine, families can now register their children online for sports.
- Received an AARP Community Challenge Grant in June 2024, established raised beds at the Town Office.
- Received Maine Council on Aging’s CHEF grant, sponsored by Hannaford. A cooking class for seniors, called “Seasoned Cooking” will be offered later this fall.
2024 Soccer Season is underway, under the leadership of Jordan Cayouette, Commissioner. Registration was extended a week and is closed now as of August 26. At this point team shirts need to be ordered, teams need to be established and the schedule set.
New members were appointed to the Recreation Committee July 1. The committee consists of Kris Stewart-Chairperson, Baseball Commissioner, Ryan Reed-Secretary, Softball Commissioner, Kevin Phanor, Basketball Commissioner, Chelsea Gallagher- Snack Shack Commissioner, Sara Bourgoin- Snack Shack and Fundraising, Matthew Nason, and Jared Clark.
The Recreation Departments depend on volunteers. If anyone is interested in offering or assisting in an activity or event, please feel free to contact me @ khatch@vassalboro.net. Suggestions are always welcome as well.
*To view or print Vassalboro Recreation Youth Sport Sponsorship forms please visit our Vassalboro Documents Tab, and click on Recreation
Vassalboro Recreation Youth Basketball is now open for Registration until November 22
-Click HERE for the flyer
-Online Basketball Registration Link
Senior Cribbage
Looking for something to do?! Come for an afternoon of cribbage! Really, anyone who wants to play cribbage is welcome to join. Coffee and Snacks will be provided!
- Location: Town Office Board Room
- When: Wednesday’s 1pm-3pm
- For more information email khatch@vassalboro.net
Free Chair Yoga Class
Please Click HERE to see flyer
Senior(Also known as older adults) Fryeburg Fair Trip October 1st, 2024
Please click HERE to View flyer
Recreation Committee
Community Program Director - Karen Hatch
- Phone: (207) 592-3095
- Email: khatch@vassalboro.net
- Term: 2023
Members
- Kris Stewart- Chair (Term 2024)
- Kevin Phanor (Term 2024)
- Ryan Reed-Secretary (Term 2024)
- Chelsea Gallagher (Term 2024)
- Sara Bourgoin (Term 2024)
- Matthew Nason (Term 2024)
- Jared Clark (Term 2024)
Please visit us on Facebook and stay updated with the latest Vassalboro Recreation Committee Photos and News!
Vassalboro Volunteering
“America runs on Dunkin’ but Vassalboro Rec Department RUNS ON YOU!”
Adult Volunteers are needed to make these programs run smoothly… The more helping hands there are the less gets left out, mixed up, and undone. When there is a communication breakdown, equipment left behind, umpire scheduling issues etc. it is usually because one or two individuals are trying to do the work of 10. The more volunteers we have to share the load the fewer number of breakdowns encountered during the season.
Volunteer opportunities include Snack Shack Manager, Snack Shack volunteers, Dugout Bookkeepers, Assistant Coaches, Coaches and Field Maintenance Support. The Town and Dirigo League require all volunteers to go through a free background check for our children’s safety. If you can and want to volunteer, please do not wait to be asked, STEP UP and offer your help. Don’t be shy or wait to be ask! WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP and IDEAS. Coaching may seem like the most difficult thing to volunteer for but most of our coaches begin with the T-Ball children and learn as they go gaining experience right along with the children. You do not have previous experience, only patience and understanding to be a GREAT COACH.)
Note to Parents and Spectators: The main goal of the Recreation Program in Vassalboro is for the children to get involved, learn how to interact with their peers through sports, be challenged in a supportive way and overcome these challenges, feel a sense of accomplishment NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE. This means they need your support as well.
Thank you to all of our Coaches and Volunteers who are working hard with our Vassalboro children and maintaining the Vassalboro Recreation Athletic Fields!