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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.comfor more information or
to sign up.
Sincerely,
Tashia Pinkham
Recreation Director
Recreation