For Caroline Baglini, who found herself in charge of 30 youngsters between August 11-15, the heat was a concern.

Baglini, organizer for Dartmouth’s Parks and Recreation’s week-long summer program at Apponagansett Park, faced temperatures that soared past the 90-degree threshold, topping out on Sunday, August 14 at 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

“It was very hot, and very humid as well,” Baglini said. “We made sure we kept the kids in the water throughout the day and kept them hydrated."

She wasn’t the only one seeking solutions for the scorching weekend.

Stacey Martin said she enjoyed the weekend from the comfort of her air-conditioned home during the day, and ventured outside in the evening when it became cooler.

“We have air conditioning in the house, but it’s nice to get outside,” Martin said as she enjoyed a cooler morning at Apponagansett Park along with her kids Drew and Waylon. “We’ve been going out, but we’ve been going out later when the heat breaks.”

The hot weather can be do-or-die for Dartmouth’s local ice cream shops. Len Gauvin, owner of Salvador’s Ice Cream on Smith Neck Road, said the turnout to the stand’s eightieth birthday party was good considering the high temperature, but people usually opt to stay home when it gets too hot, which could spell trouble for businesses, he said.

At Dockside Ice Cream in Padanaram, however, employee Amy Leonard saw another trend.

“Everyone comes for ice cream, no matter the weather,” Leonard said. “We do see more people later in the day.”

Leonard said she did notice a slowdown during hot afternoons, but that business picked up towards the tail end of the heat spell.