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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Winter 2008 Quarterly Rpt • G~~ OF DUe~y 1982 AGENDA STATEMENT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: Apri121, 2008 SUBJECT: Winter 2008 Quarterly Report . Report by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Leisure Classes Registration Report 2. Senior Center Attendance Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive report F'INANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen community image, provide recreational experiences, encourage healthy lifestyles and preserve the City's heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreational and social programs. Following is a summary of the programs and events held during the winter quarter. LEISURE CLASSES Leisure Classes provide positive recreational experiences and opportunities to enhance health, well being and create balance in life. The classes are taught by contracted instructars as well as commercial recreational providers in the area. Popular classes during the winter quarter included Retirement Planning, Judo, Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Ice Skating, Bowling, and Gymnastics. New offerings included an Adventure Fitness Boot Camp, Nutrition for Weight Loss, Long Term Care Choices, and Money Management for Women, Basic Engineering Skills for Kids, and Science Beginnings. Following is a summary of registration. Leisure Classes Winter Registration Comparison Attendance 00: 00 006 005 2004 Resident 329 436 425 399 401 Non-Resident 73 60 71 109 164 Total Registration 402 496 496 508 565 Classes Held 45 58 49 53 51 Avg. Registration/Class 8.9 8.6 10.1 9.6 11.1 Classes Offered 61 82 70 68 81 Cancellation Rate 26% 29% 30% 22% 37% COPIES TO: ITEM NO.: 8.3 G:\PARKS C0MMISSI0N\AGNDSTM712008\4-21 Item 8.3 Winter 2008 Quarterly Report.doc SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center provides diverse activities that strengthen participants' physical, cognitive and mental wellness. Staff continues to work cooperatively with other agencies such as Las Positas Community College Quest Program, Dublin Adult School and Amador Valley Adult School to provide a variety of activities that challenge the mind, body and spirit of the senior community. Following is the summary of attendance during the winter quarter. Senior Center Winter Attendance Com arison Attendance 008 007 2006 005 2004 Drop-In 906 960 640 492 431 Proqrams & Activities 8,570 7,985 6,846 5,782 5,897 Total Attendance 9,476 8,945 7,486 6,274 6,328 Avg. Daily Attendance 175 149 117 108 106 Total Volunteer Hours 2,390 2,345 2,796 1,869 1,833 Attachment 2 is a detailed attendance report. The overall attendance at the Senior Center has shown steady growth (6%) despite the two week maintenance closure that was new this year. During the quarter several new activities were added including Easy Intermediate Line Dance and the Sunday Center Stage Matinee. New workshops included a Pilates Fall Prevention Exercise Class, Estate Planning, Decadent Dessert Cooking, and Online Auction Basics. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Division sponsored a joint concert and dance at the Senior Center as part of the Winter Concert Series featuring the big band sounds of "3 O'clock Jump", a 17-piece band, attracting over 90 guests. A new weekly class was added called the Senior-to-Senior Connection on Wednesdays where seniors can connect with high school or college seniors to learn such things as to how to navigate their cell phone, use a digital camera, or play board games. A new Music Appreciation Luncheon was held featuring the Livermore Opera and cast of Carmen that attracted 68 participants. Two new special events were added including a Holly-Day Affair Dessert Party and a Super Bowl Party. While the Dessert Party attracted over 50 guests, the Super Bowl party only had 13 in attendance. SHAMROCK PRESCHOOL The Shamrock Preschool is a recreational preschool program that provides opportunities for social and educational development, and prepazes students to experience success at the kindergarten level. Children participate in activities such as games and learning activities, outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, story time and circle time. There are three curriculum levels and a total of five classes offered. There were 37 participants enrolled in the Red Rockets, 32 participants enrolled in the Green Giants, and 20 enrolled in the Blue Explorers class. Highlights of the winter session included the Holiday Celebration with a visit from Santa, and an International dinner where students celebrated ali of the cultures and ethnicities represented at the preschool. Students visited the Discovery Museum in San Jose and had a wonderful experience. Staff coordinated a Valentines Day Party with students sharing valentine cards with their ~ classmates. Staff also had 2 themed weeks in February: Public Safety Week and Health Education Week. During those weeks Policeman and Firemen visited the children as well as Doctors and Dentists. Preschool Session II Re istration Com arison . 008 007 2006 005 2004 Resident 88 80 92 68 63 Non-Resident 1 10 4 9 6 Total Registration 89 90 96 77 69 2 of 7 PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS After School Recreation During the winter quarter, Session I of After School Recreation continued, which was reported on in the fall 2007 quarterly report. Session II began in February, which the Commission will receive a report in the spring 2008 quarterly report. Winter Break Camp Emerald Glen Winter Break Camp Emerald Glen is a fuli-day camp for children in first through fifth grades that includes a variety of recreational, social, and educational activities. Activities included crafts, indoor/outdoor games, sports, and special projects. Excursions included Movies at Hacienda Crossings. Camp was offered during the time the elementary schools were closed for Winter Break. A one week session was offered and nine participants registered for the camp. Youth enjoyed a variety of activities which included arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, sports, and local excursions. Winter Break Camp provided youth an opportunity to make new friends and participate in a safe and healthy environment. Winter Break Camp Emerald Glen Registration Comparison . 00: 007 2006 005 2004 Resident 7 26 23 27 26 Non-Resident 2 0 0 2 0 Total Registration 9 26 23 29 26 Homework Hub Homework Hub is a homework assistance program that started in mid-January 2008 at Dublin Elementary and Dougherty Elementary Schools. Four sessions, five-weeks in length, were planned for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year. Each class was supervised by a credentialed teacher and an aide. In addition to providing homework assistance, each week the teacher spends time teaching participants about study skills that will help prepare them to succeed at the next level in their education. Homework Hub program provides youth an opportunity to participate in a safe and supervised academic environment. This program is structured to build academic confidence and skill level in an individualized environment. Following is a summary of registration. Homework Hub Registration Comparison . 00: Dougherty Elementary 20 Dublin Elementary 8 Total Registration 28 TEEN PROGRAMS Student Union During the winter quarter, Session I of Student Union continued, which was reported in the fall 2007 quarterly report. Session II began in February, which the Commission will receive a report in the spring „ 2008 quarterly report. Teen Events A variety of teen events were implemented to offer teens in the community a specific activity for their age group. Winter 2008 events included Capture the Creature, Youth Music Showcase and a Middle School Dance. These events give youth the opportunity to engage in a positive and safe envirorunent while enjoying the company of their friends. Teen events take place at various times and at various parks and school facilities throughout the community. Capture the Creature took place at Kolb Park, the Middle School Dance took place at Wells Middle School and the Youth Music Showcase took place at Dublin Elementary. Following is a summary of participation during the winter quarter. 1 3 of 7 Attendance Comparison for Winter Teen Events Event 00: 00 ii. 00 004 Capture the Flag 52 46 43 22 40 Middle School Dance 148 145 - - - Paintball Trip - 6 - - - Karaoke & Pizza Night - - - - 35 Q-Zar Night - - - 14 35 Youth Music Showcase 102 - 104 102 115 Boomers Blast - - 13 - - Extreme Bowling - - - - 17 TotalAttendance 302 197 160 138 242 Teen Leisure Classes Various leisure classes were offered this winter to serve teens in the community. The classes are taught by contracted instructors. The majority of the classes were offered as a one time workshop or one week camp. Classes offered included Day Ski Trips for Teens, Sunol Paintball Trip, Organizing your Student for Success, Driver's Education Winter Camp, Online Driver's Education, Babysitting & Child Safety for Teens, CPR and First Aid for Teens and Sports Nutrition for Teens. These offerings provided a positive recreational experience to the participants. Through the participation in our programs, teens were given the opportunity to enhance their health and wellness and engage in positive recreational experiences. Following is a summary of registration. Teen Leisure Classes Winter Registration Comparison Attendance p• 00• Resident 12 Non-Resident 5 Total Registration 17 Classes Held 2 Avg. Registration/Class 8.5 Classes Offered 8 Cancellation Rate 25% Teen Website The purpose of the teen website is to promote and support a high quality of life for teens in Dublin, and to improve communication with local teens regarding available programs, events, classes and services. The number of visitors to the website during the months of December 2007 through February 2008 was 2,586. The number of hits was 44,254. The number of hits is calculated by every time the user clicks their mouse when using the website. 6,935 pages were visited on the site during this time period. The most popular page visited was the resource page which includes a list of social service agencies throughout Alameda County. Website Usage Comparison of Winter to Fall (statistics not available for Winter 2007) ~ . 2008 Winter Fall 00 Number of Visitors 2,586 1,894 Number of Hits 44,254 31,665 YOUTH SPORTS Contracted Youth Sports Programs Each quarter the Department offers several youth sports programs through independent contractors in addition to those operated directly by the City. During the winter 2008 quarter the City offered Kidz Love Soccer (KLS) classes and a Velocity Basketball Boot Camp. This was the seventh season of winter KLS soccer, which is offered year-round in Dublin and the first season for Velocity. Registration was down 8% from last year's record high. A summary of registration is on the following page. 4of7 Contracted Youth S orts Comparison 008 00 006 00 004 KLS Mommy/Daddy & Me 14 16 9 - - KLS Tot Soccer 5 16 8 5 7 KLS Pre Soccer 23 17 8 15 14 KLS Soccer A& B - - - - 9 KLS Soccer1 32 29 10 4 7 KLS Soccer 2 4 18 4 8 3 KLS Soccer 3 7 8 4 4 - Velocitv Basketball 11 - - - - Total Participants 96 104 43 36 31 Youth Basketball League The City of Dublin / Juniar Warriors Youth Basketball League is for boys in first through twelfth grades and girls in first through tenth grades. There were 570 participants on 58 teams. League games were held on Saturdays from January 5 through March 1 at Stager Community Gym and Wells Middle School. Practices were held once a week at Stager Gym and various school sites. Following is a summary of registration for the league. City o Dublin /Juniors Warriors Youth Basketball League - ii• 00006 00604 15 Grade Boys 76 80 80 158' 160' 2"a Grade Boys 79 90 70 - - 3rd & 4'" Grade Boys 120 102 120 119 100 5'h & 6`h Grade Boys 80 96 101 59 62 7tn & 8t'' Grade Boys 60 60 60 58 61 9th - 12th Grade Boys 20 29 40 34 20 15t - 3rd Grade Giris 61 39 40 37 33 4'h - 6'h Grade Girls 60 52 40 40 60 7`n _ 10th Grade Girls 14 20 26 38 39 Total Participants 570 568 577 543 535 *Prior to 2006, Boys 1 S` and Boys 2"d grade leagues were combined. Youth Basketball Clinics The City offered two pre-season youth basketball clinics with 134 children attending. A half-day clinic was offered featuring clinician Chris Meredith, a basketball coach at Dublin High School. Also, a skill building clinic held over four sessions was offered, which introduced a new skill each session. The skill building clinic was conducted by City Staff. There was a 44% increase in enrollment in the clinics from the previous year, and a fiver year high. Youth Basketball Clinics 008 ii ii. 005 2004 iClinic 1 S- 4 Grade (half-day) 60 30 30 50 38 1s1 _ 2"a Grade (multiple) 38 39 36 35 26 3m _ 6m Grade (multiple) 36 24 14 17 31 Total Participants 134 93 80 102 95 5 of 7 Private Basketball Training The City offered private and semi-private hour-long training sessions for players in first through tenth grades. There were 61 players that took advantage of this individualized training. The sessions began in September and continued through mid-December. The trainers were City Staff. The training sessions provided an opportunity for basketball players to improve their skills before the City basketball leagues began in December. The training sessions were held on Wednesday evenings at Stager Community Gym. There was a 13% increase in enrollment in the private trainings from the previous year. This increase occurred in the semi-private lessons. Private Basketball Training Lessons 2008 00 Private 50 50 Semi-Private 11 4 Total Number of Lessons 61 54 ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE - Two leagues (Men's 5-on-5 "C & D") were conducted during the winter quarter. The league began in January and was held on Sundays at Stager Community Gym. The league had 12 teams this season which is a decrease from last year's record high. Winter Adult Basketball Team Re istration Summary 008 007 2006 005 2004 Men's 5-on-5 12 16 11 12 10 Total Teams 12 16 11 12 10 SPECIAL EVENTS - Community Tree Lighting Ceremony The 24`h Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony took place at the Dublin Civic Center on Thursday, November 291h from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The stage was set-up in the Fountain Plaza with entertainment provided by the Valley Christian Choir, St. Raymond's Youth Bell Choir and a community sign-along led by local Girl Scouts. Glen the Guide was on hand to help the Mayor "light" the outdoor spruce located in front of the Civic Center. Santa joined everyone for hot chocolate and cookies which were served in the Regional Meeting Room. The attendance was estimated at 400 people. Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa is a family-oriented special event co-sponsored with the Dublin High School Band Boosters. The event was held at the Dublin Senior Center. The City provided the facility, decorations, novelty items, staffing, and promotions for the event. The Band Boosters provided a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, fruit, milk and coffee. The band members were responsible for serving the breakfast and operating the "Photos with Santa" area. This year increased to 402, which was a 7% increase from the previous year and establishing a new attendance record. Breakfast with Santa Registration Comparison Attendance 00: 00006 005 2004 9:00 A.M. Seating 197 187 175 153 178 1030 A.M. Seating 205 190 175 153 122 Total Registration 402 377 350 306 300 6of7 Letters from Santa The "Letters from Santa" program was offered for the thirteenth consecutive year during the winter quarter. To receive a letter, an adult completed an application giving specific information about the recipient. A personalized letter was then prepared, printed on special Santa stationary, and mailed to each child. A nominal fee was charged to cover the cost of the stationary, postage and staff time. This year 93 letters were mailed, representing a 25% decrease from the previous year's five-year high mark. This decrease can be attributed to an increase in price. Letters from Santa Re istration Com arison 'Attendance 00: 007 2006 00 iff Resident 66 101 65 78 n/a Non-Resident 27 23 29 23 n/a Total Registration 93 124 94 101 53 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Parks and Community Services Commission receive the report. 7 of 7