Town of Thompson (population 15308)
Name of service/government operation: Town of Thompson with YMCA
Form of sharing: 7-Week Summer Youth Camp
Services affected: Youth ages 7-15
Year started: 2008
Partners: YMCA and Town of Thompson
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Provide a 7-week summer day camp at an affordable price. $225 for the entire season.
What planning process preceded the sharing? Extensive discussions with YMCA and Town
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Agreement w/YMCA and Town
Challenges: Limited to 200 campers and it could be larger
Benefits: Assisting working parents/guardians with children for the 7-summer weeks
Impact on budget: Costs are shared with Town and YMCA
Impact on labor: Increased labor with Directors and Counselors
Impact on service: Affordable Day Car
Key contact: Anthony P. Cellini, Town of Thompson - Ira Besdansky, YMCA