CRX program
Registrations are now being taken for the summer CRX program. CRX is an outdoor-based program with an emphasis on encouraging kids to have fun while exercising outdoors. These programs are for youth in grades 5-10. There are still openings in the following adventures: week five is Wild Outdoor Women; week six is Mountain Biking; week seven Baxter State Park I and week eight is Baxter State Park 2.
Upon registration, all participants will be provided a detailed itinerary as well as a recommended gear list for each week’s activities. Payment is due upon registration. For additional information, call the recreation center at 493-4224.
Swimming pool hours
The Caribou outdoor pool is now open. The hours for general swim through Aug. 3 are Monday through Friday from 2-4 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. From Aug. 6-10, the hours are Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m. Children ages six and under must be accompanied on the pool deck at all times by a parent or adult guardian and children that are not potty-trained must wear rubberized elastic-legged coverings in the water.
Summer hours
The Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Area residents are welcome to come and utilize the walking track.