7.a)1) 2011 Summer Recreation Program Meeting Date: 09/20/2011
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209�' St.North
Scandia,MN 55073 (651)433-2274
Action Requested: None—information only.
Deadline/ Timeline: N/A
Background: • Park and Recreation Coordinator Laurie Monson has prepared the
attached report on 2011 Summer Recreation programs. It was
presented to the Park and Recreation Committee at its September
12, 2011 meeting.
• Laurie will be present at the September 20 Council meeting to
answer any questions you may have about the report.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council receive the report.
Attachments/ . 2011 Summer Recreation Program Report
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Laurie Monson, Parks and Recreation
Coordinator, (651)464-7106
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(rec programs report summer 2011)
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To: City Council
From:Laurie Monson, Parks & Recreation Coordinator
CC: Anne Hurlburt, City Administrator
Date: September 9, 2011
Re: 2011 Summer Recreation Program Report
This summer the city offered a total of 22 classes with 5 classes cancelling due to
low enrollment. Last year 24 classes were offered and 9 cancelled due to low
enrollment. As in past years, we again partnered with Camp Lakamaga to offer a
variety of classes. A total of 118 kids participated in classes/camps this summer.
Our most popular classes were Tennis and Outdoor Explorers Day Camp. Last year
we had 25 kids enroll in the full day camp and this year we had 40.
New offerings this year included archery, comic book camp and skateboard camp.
My son enrolled in comic book camp and loved it. The teacher was excellent.
Skateboard camp was also very popular. Here's what some of the parents had to
say:
"The class was great. Matt was great My son really enjoyed the class.
It was the perfect size c/ass and think he did a great job with the kids. 1
would sign my son up again for the c/ass if offer�d."
"We loved the skateboarol camp, we drove from Linwood for the
opportunity. We knew that Mait was new to this, and thought that he
did great at leaming on the job. Our family was amazed at how much
our son learned. If offered, we would de�nitely do it again. We would
also recommend it to others."
Marketing efforts included the Summer Program Brochure being sent home in the
City's Spring Newsletter and with Scandia Elementary kids. I also handed out
brochures at the Scandia Elementary School Carnival and sent out several press
releases to the Country Messenger, Forest Lake Times, Star Tribune and Pioneer
Press. The city website was also used to promote classes and send out email
blasts. Brochures were also dropped off at the Marine Library and Hardwood Creek
Library.
Last year several parents mentioned they would like to have some sort of email or
letter before day camps started with a list of what to bring, etc. I did email a Camp
Letter to Parents the week before day camp outlining what kids needed to bring,
directions to Lakamaga, contact phone numbers, and other pertinent information.
I will be meeting with Camp Lakamaga staff on September 13"' to talk about how the
summer programs went and how we can make improvements for next year.
SUMMER REC PROGRAMS
PARTICIPANT COMPARISON
2010-2011
2010 2011
CLASSES OFFERED 24 22
CLASSES CANCELLED 9 5
TOTAL PARTICIPATION 105 118
TENNIS session 1 12 session 1 10
session 2 5 session 2 12
session 3 4 session 3 4
session 4 1 cancelled
total 21 26
CLEAT KIDS session 1 10 session 1 9
session 2 13 session 2 4
total 23 13
OUTDOOR EXPLORERS session 1 7 session 1 19
session 2 10 session 2 10
session 3 8 session 3 11
total 25 40
JUNIOR EXP. session 1 3 session 1 2
session 2 11 session 2 5
session 3 8 session 3 3
total 22 10
ART ADVENTURE session 1 0 session 1 7
session 2 4
total 4 7
NATURE NAV. session 1 2 session 1 cancelled
session 2 4 session 2 cancelled
session 3 4 session 3 cancelled
total 10 0
LITTLE TYKE ARCHERS not session 1 3
offered session 2 2 cancelled
total 3
ROBIN HOOD/MAID MARION not session 1 6
offered session 2 4
total 10
COMIC BOOK CAMP not offered session 1 3
SKATEBOARD CAMP not offered session 1 6
FAMILY GPS session 1 0 not
session 2 0 offered
session 3 0
total 0
SECRET AGENT CAMP cancelled 2 12 not offered
KIDS GARAGE SALE cancelled 3 5 not offered
CO-ED SOFTBALL cancelled 0 not offered