ALBRITTON PARK PLAYGROUND
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OUR KIDS NEED A PLACE TO PLAY!!!
Each year Calypso Recreation Department welcomes onto the grounds of Albritton Recreation Park between 250 and 300 children ranging in ages from four to fifteen years old. These children converge onto the ball fields from Calypso and surrounding areas. All come to participate in T-ball, softball, baseball and/or football.
Adjacent to the ball playing fields is an area of roughly 19,500 sq. ft. of unused space. (see photo). In past years, this area contained some play equipment, but after years of use and neglect, the equipment became a hazard for children to play on, so the Town of Calypso made the decision to remove all play equipment.
At the present time, The Town of Calypso (population, around 500) has some financial challenges and is unable to take on such a project, so a group of concerned citizens has taken on this grassroots project. Our budget for the new play area is $100,000. Our projected build date is May 6-8, 2016.
All children have a right to play. Play is a process by which children learn. Good quality play opportunities have a significant impact on child development (Moore,Goltsman & Iacofano, 1992, p. ix)
Our kids need and deserve a safe and secure place to play, grow and have fun. Won't you help make our dream a reality?
Each year Calypso Recreation Department welcomes onto the grounds of Albritton Recreation Park between 250 and 300 children ranging in ages from four to fifteen years old. These children converge onto the ball fields from Calypso and surrounding areas. All come to participate in T-ball, softball, baseball and/or football.
Adjacent to the ball playing fields is an area of roughly 19,500 sq. ft. of unused space. (see photo). In past years, this area contained some play equipment, but after years of use and neglect, the equipment became a hazard for children to play on, so the Town of Calypso made the decision to remove all play equipment.
At the present time, The Town of Calypso (population, around 500) has some financial challenges and is unable to take on such a project, so a group of concerned citizens has taken on this grassroots project. Our budget for the new play area is $100,000. Our projected build date is May 6-8, 2016.
All children have a right to play. Play is a process by which children learn. Good quality play opportunities have a significant impact on child development (Moore,Goltsman & Iacofano, 1992, p. ix)
Our kids need and deserve a safe and secure place to play, grow and have fun. Won't you help make our dream a reality?
Organizer
Debbie Jones
Organizer
Calypso, NC
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