The 643DP Foundation was established in 2002. Here is a chronological list of our projects to date. Manchester Recreation Field Stage I Renovation: Fall, 2009 Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester Recreation Department, Senecal Landscaping and the 643DP Foundation combined efforts to upgrade the large baseball diamond at the Dana Thompson Recreation Park this Fall 2009. Upgrades to the playing surface infield dirt, sod and fencing will take place at the end of September, 2009. Phase II will begin in July, 2010. We were happy to play a role if bringing these parties together and to provide comparisons to other similar playing facilities, detailed upgrade costs and long range planning advice. We also passed on a field maintenance program that was adopted by the Manchester Recreation Department. Participation by all teams is mandatory. Summer 2009: Our sponsorship of the Burr and Burton Summer Baseball Camp was a great success. Thanks to all the volunteers who participated. The
camp included: 1. Full Camp: Extended hours
for families: Monday - Thursday 9-3, Friday 9-1 for students entering
grades 2-6. 2. 1/2 Day Camp option added: 9-12 Monday - Friday for students entering grades 2-6. 3. Full and 1/2 day camps
include water, Gatorade and healthy snacks. The full day camp includes
lunch and a t-shirt for each camper. 4. Each camp includes
transportation to the Burr and Burton gymnasium to resume camp
activities in the event of bad weather. 5. Exceptional
skill instruction with qualified and experienced camp instructors. Spring 2009: Batting cage and L-screen at Burr and
Burton Academy: A
new batting cage and l-screen has been purchased and installation
dates are being scheduled for mid March, 2009. Many thanks to our
sponsors and to the folks who helped with the installation.2003-2005: Dugout and Playing Surface Renovation at Champlain Valley Union High School: http://cvuweb.cvuhs.org/athletics/baseball/archives/dugoutproject.htm 2003-2005: Colchester Cannons / 643DP Foundation Baseball Clinics: Co-Sponsorship and Instructional Teams for Youth Baseball Camps $100, Full Day Camp: 9-3pm Monday - Thursday, 9-1 on Friday. Full and Partial Scholarships available per Summer: 20 full and 15 partial. Average attendance: 70 Full time instructors: 10 |