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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Summer 2009 Qrtrly Rpt OF QDU��� 82 AGENDA STATEMENT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 19, 2009 SUBJECT: Summer 2009 Quarterly Report Report by Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services ATTACHMENTS: 1) Summary of Overall Registration and Attendance 2) Recreational Activities Registration Report 3) Senior Center Attendance Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive report FINANCIAL 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 recreation programs in the areas of playgrounds, preschool, teens, sports, special events, leisure classes, seniors and aquatics. Overall the participation in programs and activities decreased 6% compared to last summer. This is primarily due to an 18% decrease in registration and attendance at the Swim Center. There were also smaller decreases for Recreational Activities, Teens and Tenderfoot Day Camp. These decreases were partially offset by increases for Youth Sports (71%) and attendance at the Senior Center (8%). The overall decrease in registration may be partially due to the current economic conditions. In speaking with colleagues from other communities, it appears Dublin's situation is not unique as most agencies are experiencing decreases. This makes sense as many households are limiting discretionary spending. Another potential reason for some of the decreases is that several new programs were added this summer, many of which were popular with the Department's customer base. In some cases this split the customer base between more programs, leading to increases in other areas. In fact when comparing just the camps and classes, there was actually a 7% increase in those programs, which is significant in this economy. This was primarily due to offering more sports camps, many of which were priced at $99. This pricing strategy provided more camp options to meet the needs of the growing number of households with budget constraints. This strategy appears to have paid off for the youth sports camps. Staff will attempt to expand this strategy next summer. Attachment 1 is a summary of overall registration and attendance for the summer quarter. Following is a summary of summer 2009 programs and events. COPIES TO: ITEM NO.: 8.1 GAPARKS COMM]SSION\AGNDSTMT\2009\10-19 Summer 2009 Quarterly Report.doc RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Recreational Activities are various classes and specialized activities, which were formerly called Leisure Classes. The activities are taught by contracted instructors. There were 129 courses and specialized camps offered this summer. These offerings provided a positive recreational experience to the participants and an opportunity to enhance their health and well being. The main marketing tool for classes is The Guide, which is mailed to every household in Dublin and available at City facilities. Also, a specialized Summer Camp brochure was created to specifically market summer camps. This brochure was distributed to all schools in Dublin. There were a total of 443 registrations for Recreational Activities this summer, which is a 25% decrease over last year. One of the most significant reasons for the decrease was the cancellation of Judo due to the instructor no longer being available. Additionally the increase in the number of courses offered may have split the market too much in this tight economy, leading to more courses not meeting the minimum registration requirements. Following is a summary. Recreational Activities Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 200S Resident 378 502 433 344 284 Non-Resident 65 89 84 60 60 Total 443 591 517 404 344 Classes Held 65 69 59 49 43 Avg. Registration per Class 6.8 8.6 8.8 8.3 8.0 Classes Offered 129 89 68 80 59 Cancellation Rate 50% 23% 13% 39% 27% Attachment 2 is a detailed report of registration for Recreational Activities. Popular adult activities included Hatha Yoga, Karate, Weight Training with Diodatics and the new cooking classes being held at the Shannon Community Center. Popular youth activities included Leader in Training, Engineering Fundamentals, Lil Buddy Bowling, Drivers Education, Pee Wee Playtime, Martial Arts, and the new cooking classes being offered at the Shannon Community Center. SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center provides a variety of activities that invigorate the mind, body and spirit of the senior community. Following is the summary of attendance during the 2009 summer quarter. Attachment 3 is a detailed attendance report. Senior Center Attendance Comparison Attendance Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005M Drop-In 1,518 1,547 1,122 934 1,272 Programs and Activities 10,506 9,556 7,977 7,980 6,318 Total 12,024 11,103 9,099 8,914 7,590 Avg. Daily Attendance 182 168 140 137 152 Total Volunteer Hours 3,433 3,532 3,305 2,869 2,208 For the summer there was an 8% increase in attendance compared to the prior summer. Staff continues to plan and schedule activities based on demand and the ability to find instructors willing to offer a class either as a volunteer or at a nominal fee. The new classes offered this quarter were Ballroom Line Dance, Art Studio, Balance Your Balance, Flex-n-Stretch, Game Show Round Up, and Nia exercise class. These classes helped increase attendance and provided additional revenue for the Senior Center. The lunch program has shown an increase in attendance; whereas the special luncheon attendance appears to have declined significantly (over 40%). The decrease is primarily due to the fact that less special luncheons were offered than compared to the previous summer. There were four more luncheons last year because free entertainment was found for a few events. Additionally the scheduling of the Crossing Cultures resulted in one less event during summer, but one more during the spring. Page 2 of 11 Line Dance attendance has significantly increased since a fifth Line Dance class was added on Tuesday mornings to accommodate the demand. Ping pong attendance has also increased markedly. The players use the computer room to play an average of nine hours a week, and continue to request for more usage when a room is available for play. Although the chart above shows a slight drop in volunteer hours this year as compared to last year, Staff sadly reports that several of the regular volunteers became inactive due to illness which significantly reduced the volunteer hours contributed during the summer months. A few of the volunteers who used to work an average of four hours a week and as much as 20 hours a week can no longer work. There was also a significant drop in the number of teen volunteers who usually contribute four to eight hours each during the summer months for court ordered community service. Staff determined that these types of short-term volunteers were not a good fit for the Senior Center. PRESCHOOL TENDERFOOT DAY CAMP Tenderfoot Day Camp is for children three to five years of age and was held at the Emerald Glen Activity Center and Shannon Community Center. Six one week sessions were held which revolved around a special theme that included a daily craft, lots of themed based play, stories, and free play. Themes for the 2009 camps included Under the Big Top Circus, Farm Fun, Puppets Pretend, Adventure to the Rain Forest, Fairy Tales and Fantasy, Wet and Wild Splash Bash. These camps assist children to become more independent and interested in going to preschool or kindergarten. The children who participated in the camp met new friends and engaged in many activities which assisted in the development of their motor skills, and promoted the health and wellness in each child. There were 351 children registered for Tenderfoot this summer which was a decrease of 16%. This was attributable to the fact that only six sessions were offered this year, as compared to eight last year, due to the time needed to prepare for the opening of the Shannon Community Center site. Average weekly registration actually increased from 52 to 59 campers per week, which was a 13% increase. The following table summarizes Tenderfoot registration. Tenderfoot Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 i Resident 306 362 108 112 127 Non-Resident 45 56 12 4 4 Total Registration 351 418 120 116 131 Avg. Registration per Session 59 52 30 29 33 FAMILY SERVICES Fun in the Sun Fun in the Sun is a half-day camp held in local parks for children entering first through fifth grades. It is a drop-in program which allows participants to register for the entire summer or by the week and participate in their preferred activities at a designated park. It provides a fun and healthy alternative to spending the summer in front of the television playing video games. The program provides a safe environment for youth to play games, make new friends, learn new skills and stimulate their creativity. Fun in the Sun took place Monday through Friday froml:00 PM to 5:00 PM and was held at the following locations: Emerald Glen Park, Shannon Park, and Kolb Park. The program was also offered at Bray Commons, but was canceled due to low enrollment. Those registering for the entire summer received a camp T-shirt. Fun in the Sun activities included crafts, games, sports, swimming, excursions, and special events. Weekly themes included: Summer Kick-off, Red, White & Blue- Made in the USA, Extreme games, Goal!!!, Tiger Woods, Aqua Mania, Ready, Set Go!, and Dublin Idol. The program also included weekly special events and excursions which included: Barbeque, Bike Rodeo, Super Franks, Field Day, Nature Show, Water Carnival, Bowling and Talent Show. Page 3 of 11 Registration this summer was a total of 339, which was a 13% decrease and five-year low. Although registration has decreased the program still served 264 unique individuals throughout the summer. Additionally the number and variety of specialty camps offered through the City has increased significantly over the past five years. Staff is considering a"makeover" for Fun in the Sun which has had the same format since its inception 20 years ago. This could include a new program name, and different "packaging" (i.e. scheduling, registration options, etc.) to better meet customer demand. Staff will provide a report to the Commission at a future meeting. Fun in the Sun Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Full Summer 152 150 173 144 176 Individual Weeks 187 238 258 285 241 Total Registration 339 388 431 429 417 Camp Emerald Glen Camp Emerald Glen provides a full day summer camp experience without the overnight stay. Camp Emerald Glen is held at the Emerald Glen Activity Center for children entering first through fifth grades. The program consists of crafts, games, sports, swimming, excursions, and special events. The program also includes a weekly excursion or special event including Martin Canyon Creek, Bike Rodeo, Geo Caching, Field Day/Soccer, Nature Show, Water Carnival, Bowling, Talent Show, and Boomers. On Thursdays campers went to the Dublin Swim Center and enjoyed the day at the pool. Camp Emerald Glen took place Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. "Extended Care" was available and allowed participants to arrive at 7:00 AM and stay until 6:00 PM. Ten one-week sessions were offered, of which three had to be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. The total registration for this summer was 125, and 56 for the extended care option. This was a decrease of 49%, which may be attributable to the addition of the Nature Day Camp program, which had similar program hours and fees. Camp Emerald Glen served 72 unique individuals. Camp Emerald Glen Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 200S Resident 105 220 238 214 230 Non Resident 20 23 11 3 14 Total Registration 125 243 249 217 244 Extended Care Reg. 56 95 89 65 129 Glen the Guide Nature Day Camp This all-day camp program is for children in first through fifth grades and includes crafts, games, sports, excursions, special projects with a focus on ecology and nature studies. The camp provides participants with a firsthand experience with nature through hiking, storytelling, scientific observations, and interpretive nature walks. Campers gain perspectives about themselves, learn about interacting respectfully with nature and discover that they are indeed an important part of nature. Nature Day Camp took place Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. "Extended Care" was available on a weekly basis and allowed participants to arrive at 8:00 AM and stay until 5:00 PM. The program was based in the "Nature Nook" at the Shannon Community Center. Weekly themes included: Into the Woods, Gone Fishing, Ohlone Indians, Trees Glorious Trees, This Land is Your Land, Hidden Treasures, Wetlands, Predator/Prey, and Farm Life The campers spent two half days per week at the Martin Canyon Creek open space area, and took weekly excursions to East Bay Regional Parks including Lake Del Valle, Coyote Hills, Pleasanton Ridge, Garin Regional Park, Sunol Regional Park, Hayward Shoreline, Lake Chabot, and the Ardenwood Historic Park. On Fridays campers enjoyed an afternoon at the Dublin Swim Center. Page 4 of 11 Nine one week sessions were offered and three had to be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. However the program served 69 unique individuals and had an average of 20 campers per week with a high of 25 and a low of 14. During the weeks that were cancelled, those registered were transferred to the Camp Emerald Glen program. Despite cancelling three weeks, Staff believes the program was successful and will grow in future years with positive word of mouth promotion by parents. Nature Day Camp Registration Comparison Registration Type 00 Resident 114 Non Resident 6 Total Registration 120 Extended Care Reg. 70 It should be noted that if you combine the total registration from Camp Emerald Glen with Nature Day Camp, the total registration number is equal to 2008. TEEN PROGRAMS Total Recreation Live (TRL) Camp TRL was a summer-camp for teens entering sixth through ninth grades that featured sporting events, enrichment activities, and excursions to local venues. It was scheduled from 12:30 to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, for eight weeks during the summer. Due to insufficient enrollment, all eight weeks of this camp were cancelled at the beginning of the summer. This may be partially due to the addition of many new sports camps for youth and teens. In response to the cancellation, Staff opened the Nature Day Camp Program to those entering sixth grade. Staff plans to discontinue TRL indefinitely and is working with the Youth Advisory Committee to prepare a proposed teen program and event plan for summer 2010, which will be presented to the Parks and Community Services Commission at a future meeting. Junior Leader Program (JLP) The Junior Leader Program provided teens ages 13 to 16 with an opportunity to learn valuable job skills while volunteering with Parks and Community Services camp programs. Junior Leaders received instruction in resume writing, mastering the interview, searching for a job, self esteem, "what is a volunteer", safety and the value of teamwork. These topics were instructed by Department Staff. The Junior Leaders assisted Recreation Leaders with conducting camp programs at Camp Emerald Glen, Fun in the Sun, Tenderfoot Day Camp, and Sports Camps. This summer 33 Junior Leaders volunteered between 8 to 20 hours per week at a specific camp site. The Junior Leaders gained valuable experience through this program which enhanced their social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. The Junior Leaders also gained lifelong learning skills which they will use throughout their educational and professional experiences. Following is a summary of participation in the program. Junior Leader Program Participation Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Resident 30 25 22 21 24 Non Resident 3 1 6 4 3 Total Registration 33 26 28 25 27 Total Volunteer Hours 2,640 2,314 2,496 2,156 2,592 Teen Website The goal of providing the website www.dubtownteens.com is to provide a means for "getting the word out" to teens about the many things to do in Dublin, from recreational and entertainment activities to jobs and volunteer opportunities. The teen website provides information on teen issues, events, job postings, feature stories, and other information the Youth Advisory Committee believes is important to communicate to the youth of Dublin. Following is a summary of the use of the website by the public. Page 5 of 11 Teen Website Usage Comparison 2009 2008 2007 Total Visitors 3,895 6,863 3,784 Total Number of Hits (Clicks) 42,843 83,045 41,665 Staff is unsure of the reason for the significant drop in visitors and hits on the website this summer. The Youth Advisory Committee has formed a subcommittee to refresh the website. The jobs page was the most popular page visited this past summer with 364 visits. Staff is also considering how to capitalize on this and drive more visitors to the website. ADULT SPORTS Bocce Leagues Two Coed Bocce Ball leagues were held on Wednesday and Friday evenings with a total of ten teams participating. This was an increase of two teams compared to last year. The leagues began in July and ended in September. Two bocce courts are located at Emerald Glen Park. Adult Bocce League Registration Summary Teams 2009 2008 2007 Coed 10 8 5 Softball Leagues During the summer quarter, one Coed/Business Coed softball league was conducted with a total of 11 teams participating. This was an increase of one team compared to last year. Games were held at the Dublin Sports Grounds on Thursday evenings. The league began in July and concluded in October. Adult Softball League Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Coed/ Business Coed I 1 10 10 7 7 Men's"D" 0 0 6 0 4 Total Registration 11 10 16 7 11 Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball was conducted at Fallon Middle School on Wednesday evenings. The program was only available for two weeks during the summer as Fallon Gym was closed for maintenance in mid-July. Stager Gym was not available due to the Junior Warriors summer basketball program in July and then the annual maintenance closure in August. Average daily attendance is considerably higher at Fallon Gym than in previous seasons held at Stager Gym. Open Gym Participation Comparison 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Total Attendance 82 175 125 95 145 Avg. Daily Attendance 41 16 16 12 15 Senior Sports Drop-in golf and tennis events'were scheduled. This summer, two group golf outings were held at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course with of a total of 20 golfers participating. Two group tennis outings were held at Emerald Glen Park with a total of 18 players participating. Page 6 of 11 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS Junior Warriors Summer Youth Basketball Program (New) A six week summer season of the Junior Warriors Youth Basketball program was introduced this summer. The program featured coed divisions for players entering first through fourth grades and a boys division for those entering fifth through seventh grades. The coed divisions attended one clinic session and game per week while the boys division played two games per week. Clinics and games were held on Tuesday through Thursday evenings from June 23 through July 30 at Stager Gym. The league reached near capacity in its first season. Following is a summary of registration for the league. Youth Basketball (Jr. Warriors) League Registration Summary Registration 00 Coed I s`& 2" Grades 62 Coed 3"&4`h Grades 58 Boys 51h—7`h Grades 38 Total Registration 158 Contracted Sports and Fitness Programs Each quarter the City offers several sports programs by utilizing contracted instructors. Contracted camps and classes offered during the summer included Arora Tennis, Challenger Soccer, Club VIP Volleyball, Dublin Ranch Golf, Kidz Love Soccer (program and camp), Make Me a Pro and the Skyhawks Sports. This summer, the Sports Academy (Dublin High School Coaches) and Wee Hoop were added to the offerings. There was a 49% increase in registration for sports programs this summer. The increase came primarily from tennis (Arora & Skyhawks) and the Sports Academy program. This increase in sports camp participation may be a reason for the decrease for some other summer camps offered by the City. Contracted Sports Registration Comparison Camp/Program 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 All West Lacrosse - - - 42 66 Arora Tennis - 97 - - - Arora Tennis(adult) 15 - - - - Arora Tennis(youth) 173 - - - - Arora Tennis(cardio fitness) 27 - - - - Challenger Soccer 17 31 34 - - Club VIP Volleyball 60 19 24 8 18 Dublin Basketball - 45 47 47 31 Dublin Ranch Golf - 15 - - - Dublin Ranch Golf(adult) 23 - - - - Dublin Ranch Golf(youth) 15 - - - - East Bay Roller Hockey - - - 14 12 Home Court Tennis - - 128 27 160 Kidz Love Soccer 117 139 163 154 102 International Multi-Sports - 9 - - 12 Make Me a Pro 78 79 14 - - Skyhawks Sports Academy 187 190 97 94 76 Sports Academy(DHS) 212 - - - - Tri-Valley Cricket - - - 6 - UK International Soccer - 15 16 40 18 Wee Hoop 27 - - - - Total Registration 951 639 523 432 495 City Youth Swim/Sports Camps The City provided a diverse weekly full day camp experience by offering afternoon swim camps at the Dublin Swim Center in combination with morning contracted sports camps at Dublin High School and Stager Gym. Campers then enjoyed the afternoon participating in Recreational Swimming and related activities. Under the supervision of Aquatic camp leaders, the participants also learned about water safety Page 7 of 11 and enjoyed organized games in water and on dry land. The camps were one week in length. These swim/sports camps included Arora Tennis, Club VIP, Skyhawks and the Sports Academy (DHS coaches). A total of 12 camps were offered this summer compensating for the elimination of the Pee Wee / Peanut Sports camp program held in prior years. Swim/Sports Camp Participation Comparison 2009 2008 2007 Total Attendance 162 103 36 Number of Camps 12 5 2 Avg.Weekly Registration 14 21 18 SPECIAL EVENTS Dublin Community Golf Tournament The second annual Dublin Community Golf Tournament was held at Dublin Ranch Golf Course on Tuesday, June 23. The event was intergenerational in nature, combining teens, adults and seniors on teams to compete in a scramble style tournament. There were 29 groups totaling 114 golfers. The tournament featured golf, a dinner banquet, a putting contest and a silent auction. The Garren Group, Superior Financial Group and Velocity Sports Performance were the Title Sponsors for the tournament. The Dublin Community Golf Tournament serves as a fundraiser for the City's new Youth Fee Assistance Program. The event was able to generate $2,500 in net proceeds that will be deposited into the Youth Fee Assistance Fund. This was one-half of the $5,000 needed to start the program. Following is a summary of participation. Dublin Community Golf Tournament 2009 Registration Type 00: Adults 37 35 Seniors 73 84 Teens 4 11 Total Registration 114 130 Father's Day Picnic The 3 Annual Father's Day Picnic was held on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Emerald Glen Park. The event featured old fashioned fun for the entire family including field games, contests, crafts, and entertainment. Safeway co-sponsored the event with the City. There were 159 people in attendance at the event, which was a 9% decrease from the prior year. Although there was a decrease this continues to be a well attended event that receives excellent reviews from attendees. Father's Day Picnic Registration 2009 2008 2007 Total Attendance 159 175 194 Family Campout The Family Camp Out provided the opportunity for participants to experience outdoor camping with their families without traveling a long distance. Only minutes from their homes yet it felt like miles away. A variety of activities and entertainment were planned as well as a barbeque dinner and light continental breakfast. The Camp Out took place Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 12 at Alamo Creek Park. There were 186 participants that enjoyed a variety of activities which included kick ball, dodge ball, relay games, basketball, street hockey, arts and crafts, storytelling, a visit from the Police Department crime dogs, s'mores and camp fire songs. Families had an opportunity to make new friends. The Camp Out event also helps strengthen community image and sense of place for the participants. Attendance increased by 6% and due to the popularity of the event, Staff is evaluating options to expand it for summer 2010. Page 8 of 11 Family Campout Attendance 2009 2008 2007 Total Registration 186 175 159 Outdoor Family Movie Nights The City sponsored three Family Movie Nights ("Movies under the Stars") on Friday, June 26, July 31 and August 28 at Emerald Glen Park. The movies began at approximately 8:15 P.M. (dusk). Movies included "Happy Feet", "Madagascar", and "Shrek". Admission was free, and concessions such as snacks and beverages were available at a nominal cost. Popcorn was provided by Toll Brothers Home Builders which was the sponsor of the 2009 series. Outdoor Movie Night Attendance 2009 2008 2007 2006 Total Attendance 2,800 2,800 2,600 1,000 AQUATIC PROGRAMS The City operates the Dublin Swim Center, which is located next to Dublin High School. The facility features two pools, a waterslide, diving board, group picnic area, heated showers and locker rooms. The main pool consists of a free-form shallow area, 25-yard lap lanes, and a diving area. A one-foot deep wading pool is also available for toddlers and parents. Following is a summary of the programs and classes offered at the Swim Center during the summer. Recreational Swimming The Swim Center is open for recreational swimming Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M., Friday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M., and on Monday and Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The attendance during recreational swimming decreased 19% this summer. Group admissions had a 49% decrease due to the financial difficulty some experienced obtaining transportation to the Swim Center. Also, some groups chose to pay the daily admission fee which recorded their attendance in the preschool and youth admission categories. Recreational Swimming Attendance Comparison Admission Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005'! Preschool Admission 1,202 874 690 858 1,106 Youth Admission 4,341 4,165 3,940 5,283 5,125 Adult Admission 1,896 2,245 1,844 2,485 2,354 Senior Admission 170 151 97 133 121 Punch Pass Use 213 291 258 273 348 Family Pass Use 994 1,481 789 1,820 2,013 Group Admissions 2,411 4,705 5,241 4,764 4,905 Total Attendance 11,227 13,912 12,859 15,616 15,972 Learn-to-Swim Lessons The Learn-to-Swim Program offers group and individual lessons for all ages. The classes are based on the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim program. Participation in the Learn-to-Swim program decreased 9%this year. The decrease was primarily in the preschool and Parent/Infant classes. Learn-to-Swim Registration Comparison Level 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Parent/Infant 158 165 189 109 197 Preschool 316 442 466 439 927 Youth 623 671 640 567 401 Adult&Teen 38 34 22 25 20 Private Lessons 44 73 85 81 104 Day Care Group Lessons 439 385 394 354 357 Total Registration 1,618 1,770 1,796 1,575 2,006 Page 9 of 11 Springboard Diving Lessons Participants are taught the basics of proper diving, including the approach and takeoff, as well as various dives from the one-meter springboard. The attendance set a five year high. Springboard Diving Registration Comparison 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Resident 18 11 5 13 12 Non-Resident 0 0 0 3 0 Total Registration 18 11 5 16 12 Fitness Programs The City's fitness programs include Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming and Water Walking. Water Aerobics classes were offered Tuesday/Thursday at noon and Tuesday/Thursday in the evening. All classes were taught by certified instructors. Water Aerobics participants could pay a daily admission fee or register for the whole session at a discounted rate. There was a 9% decrease in overall attendance. This can be attributed to the cancellation of the Monday/Wednesday noon class due to low enrollment. Lap Swimming and Water Walking are drop-in programs and included morning and evening sessions on weekdays. Participants could pay a daily admission fee or purchase a punch pass at a discounted rate. Lap swimming total attendance increased by 70%. The Tri-Valley Aquatics swim team uses the Swim Center during lap swim hours and is the primary reason for the lap swim pass increase. Lap Swimming Attendance Comparison Admission Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Daily Adult Admission 145 122 106 91 99 Daily Senior Admission 28 13 30 40 14 Lao Pass Uses 858 470 98 121 175 Total Attendance 1,031 605 234 252 288 Water Aerobics Attendance Comparison Admission Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Daily Adult Admission 61 94 82 0 0 Daily Senior Admission 24 22 114 0 0 Full Session Registration 26 41 47 - - Aerobics Pass Uses 58 28 0 0 0 Total Attendance 169 185 243 0 0 Dublin Green Gator Swim Team The Dublin Green Gator Swim Team was open to any child who had not reached their 19`h birthday by June 1. The Green Gators participate in the Tri-Valley Swim League and the team is dedicated to improving stroke technique, building endurance, creating teamwork, and providing a fun experience to boost swimmer self-esteem. Practices are held daily from Memorial Day through the first week in August. The season culminates with the league championship meet. This season the Green Gators tied for the best record in team history, finishing with five wins and two losses. In the process, the swimmers established 14 new team records. Swim Team Registration Comparison Registration Type 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Resident 108 113 115 llb 121 Non-Resident 30 26 28 20 16 Total Registration 138 139 143 136 137 Page 10 of 11 Junior Aquatic Water Safety (JA WS) After completing the American Red Cross Guard Start course, participants entering the seventh grade or higher were eligible to volunteer at the Dublin Swim Center during the Learn-to-Swim program. The total numbers of volunteer hours increased this year due to an increase in JAWS volunteers and expanding volunteer shifts during recreational swimming. This summer, two first year lifeguards had previously participated in the JAWS Program. JAWS Volunteer Comparison 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 New Volunteers 18 15 14 12 10 Returning Volunteers 11 5 10 21 16 Total Registration 29 20 24 33 26 Total Volunteer Hours 1,740 1,130 1,870 2,011 2,026 Party Program People can reserve the group picnic area at the Swim Center to hold a party during recreational swimming hours. There is a $25 fee to reserve the party date and the admission fees are the same as Recreational Swim fees. This summer, the number of parties decreased by 42% from last season's five year high. The attendance at each party decreased 31% this summer. Party Program Attendance Comparison 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Number of Parties 22 38 34 28 24 Total Attendance 491 715 736 505 356 Private Pool Rentals Community groups, businesses and individuals can rent the pool for private functions. The pool is available for private rentals when it is not open for programs or recreational swimming. The number of pool rentals decreased by six from last year's five year high. Private Pool Rental Attendance Comparison 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Number of Parties 5 11 10 7 8 Total Attendance 600 1,258 1,075 900 64 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Commission receive the report. Page 11 of 11 OVERALL REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE: SUMMER 2009 REPORT TOTALS SUMMER 09 SUMMER 08 SUMMER 07 Adult Sports 141 193 146 Community Events & Festivals 3,259 3,280 2,953 Family Services 584 631 680 Recreational Activities 443 591 517 Senior Center 12,024 11,103 9,099 Swim Center 15,321 18,615 17,115 Teens 33 125 215 Tenderfoot Day Camp 351 418 120 Youth Sports 1,271 742 559 TOTAL SUMMER 33,427 35,698 31,404 DIFFERENCE -6.4% 13.7% CLASSES AND CAMPS SUMMER 09 SUMMER 08 SUMMER 07 Family Services 584 631 680 Recreational Activities 443 591 517 Teens 33 125 215 Tenderfoot Day Camp 351 418 120 Youth Sports 1,271 742 559 TOTAL CLASSES AND CAMPS 2,682 2,507 2,091 DIFFERENCE 7.0% 19.9% ATTACHMENT I RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION: SUMMER 2009 ACTIVITY TYPE RESIDENTS NON-RES TOTAL 4141 Skateboard Camp Active Recreation 52 0 52 4141 Skateboard Camp Daily Pass Active Recreation 3 0 3 Camp Freeze Active Recreation 14 2 16 Gymnastics-Parent& Me Active Recreation 7 1 8 Gymnastics-Pee Wee Active Recreation 10 1 11 Gymnastics&More Summer Camp Active Recreation 8 0 8 Ice Hockey Introduction Active Recreation 1 0 1 Ice Skating Introduction Active Recreation 13 3 16 Lil Buddy Bowling Active Recreation 14 1 15 Active Recreation Total 122 8 130 Basil Parsley and Cilantro Cooking, 8 0 8 Healthy Cooking for your Kids Cooking 3 0 3 Kids French Dinner Class Cooking 9 0 9 Kids in the Kitchen Baking Series Cooking 8 2 10 Pie Crust 101 Cooking 7 3 10 Cooking Total 35 5 40 Chess Fun Enrichment 4 0 4 CPR and AED Enrichment 5 2 7 Pee Wee Playtime Enrichment 10 3 13 Enrichment Total 19 5 24 Wills,Trusts& Estate Planning Financial Planning 5 0 5 Financial Planning Total 5 0 5 Adventure Fitness Bootcamp Health& Fitness 14 0 14 Hatha Yoga I & II Health & Fitness 22 1 23 Hatha Yoga III &IV Health&Fitness 13 0 13 Weight Training with Diodatics Health & Fitness 7 11 18 Health&Fitness Total 56 12 68 Aikido Beginning/Intermediate Martial Arts 2 4 6 Filipino Martial Arts Martial Arts 10 0 10 Kajunkenbo - - - Martial Arts 5 0 - - - 5 Karate Martial Arts 1 2 3 Karate-Advanced Martial Arts 8 2 10` Karate-Beginning Martial Arts 9 1 10 Krav Maga Martial Arts 1 0 1 Tae Kwon Do-Teen/Adult Martial Arts 1 0 1 Tae Kwon Do—Teeny Tigers Martial Arts 2 1 3 Tae Kwon Do-Tiny Tigers Martial Arts 10 0 10 Tae Kwon Do for Children Martial Arts 4 0 4 Martial Arts Total 53 10 63 Engineering Fundamentals Camp Science 24 4 28 Life Science the Marine World Science 8 0 8 Life Science for Budding Biologist Science 5 0 " 5 Preengineering Camp Science 12 6 18 Science Beginnings;Physics Fun Science 11 1 12 Science Total 60 11 71 Babysitting and Child Safety Teens 8 '' 2 10 Driver's Education Camp Teens 7 7 14 Leadership Training Teens 13 5 18; Teens Total 28 14 42 Summer 2009 Recreational Activities Grand Total 378 65 443 ATTACHMENT 2 SENIOR CENTER ATTENDANCE REPORT: SUMMER 2009 JUNE 2009 JULY 2009 AUG 2009 TOTAL 50+ Fitness 142 208 226 576 AARP Mature Driving 37 0 28 65 Advisory Committee 5 5 4 14 American Mah Jong 54 48 51 153 Art Exploration/Art Studio (new) 29 23 27 79 Balance Your Balance (new) 0 16 25 41 Bingo 184 263 224 671 Bridge 360 356 369 1,085 Bunco 0 29 37 66 Computer 1-on-1 15 17 9 41 Computer Drop In 100 106 90 296 Dance Escape/Game Show 0 0 14 14 Diabetes 43 22 0 65 Flex n' Stretch (new) 0 16 13 29 Food distribution 476 432 510 1,418 Foundation Meeting 13 0 13 26 Foundation Casino 50 50 50 150 Games Night, Wednesday(new) 24 23 12 59 Health Screening 8 0 7 15 HICAP 3 3 4 10 Hula Dance (new) 19 25 25 69 Landscape Art 0 0 37 37 ,Line Dance (added new classes) 592 651 612 1,855 Lunch 597 560 543 1,700 Luncheon Crossing Cultures 0 0 42 42 Luncheon 2nd &Specials 56 44 71 171 Memory Screening 0 1 0 1 Moving Body 0 0 21 21 NIA(new) 0 0 13 13 Path Wanderers 48 48 33 129 Pilates 62 54 37 153 Pinochle 17 16 24 57 Ping Pong (added more days) 57 104 97 258 Poker(PM only) 17 23 27 67 Quilting (usually has a break) 48 26 27 101 Reading Group 8 0 5 13 SmartEats Cooking (ended in June) 53 0 0 53 Tai Chi Chih 24 35 13 72 Tattle Tales 4 0 0 4 Trail Trekkers 87 68 72 227 Trips and Tours 22 56 70 148 Ukulele 35 48 50 133 Watercolor 0 0 68 68 Wii (new) 0 0 17 17 Writing for Comp 0 0 26 26 Sr Games dance event (new) 0 198 0 198 Subtotal 3,289 3,574 3,643 10,506 Drop In (23per day) 506 529 483 1,518 Total Attendance 3,795 4,103 4,126 12,024 ATTACHMENT 3