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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Winter 2015 Quarterly Rpt "fi:��� AGENDA STATEMENT CtTY oF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION DUBI,IN MEETING DATE: June 15, 2015 SUBJECT: Winter 2015 Quarterly Report Report by Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services ATTACHMENTS: None RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen community image, provides recreational experiences, encourages healthy lifestyles and preserves the City's heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreational and social programs. The following is a summary of the programs and events offered by the Parks and Recreation Division during the winter quarter. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Recreational Activities provide opportunities for positive recreational experiences that enhance health, well-being, and create balance in life. The classes are taught by contracted specialty instructors, as well as commercial recreational providers in the area. Total registrations this year were about the same as last year. Staff strategically narrowed the number of classes offered which resulted in fewer classes being cancelled. Popular classes during the winter quarter included Qombay Jam Fitness, Academic Writing and Reading: Persuasive, Communication Academy Combo Classes, Pilates, Gymnastics, and Zumba� Fitness with Robin. The following is a summary of registration. Recreationat Activities Wint4r Registratic�n Comparison � . .• � � � � � � � Resident 278 283 392 347 335 291 Non-Resident 62 54 81 48 63 748 Total Registration 340 337 473 395 398 339 Courses Held 49 49 68 58 63 48 Avg. Registration/Class 7.0 6.9 7.0 6.8 6.3 7.1 CoursesOffered 60 66 113 78 102 97 Cancellation Rate 18% 26% 40% 25% 38% 51% COPIES TO: ITEM NO.: 8.1 G:\COMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\PARKS COMMISSION\AGNDSTMT\2015\6-15 Item 8.1 Winter Quarterly Report.doc DUBLIN PRESCHOOL The Dublin Preschool is a recreational preschool program that provides the opportunity for social and educational development under the instruction of qualified early childhood educators. Children in this program participate in activities such as games and learning activities, outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, story time and circle time. Classes are offered in two-day and three-day formats both in the morning and afternoon. There is also a four-day per week option for the Junior Kindergarten program. There were a total of 197 registrations for Session II for the winter quarter. The three-year old classes had 89 registrations, the four-year oid classes had 92 registrations, and there were 16 registrations for the Junior Kindergarten program. Year-to-year enroliment has been declining due to the Dublin Unified School District's free transitional kindergarten program for four-year olds. Also in December 2014, the Emerald Glen Preschool was relocated to the Shannon Community Center Multipurpose Room (MPR) because of the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex construction. Staff heid an Open House on January 2, 2015 for parents and preschoolers to become familiarized with their new classroom. The Shannon Preschool morning four-year old class and Emerald Glen preschool morning four-year old class were combined. There was a 17% decrease in enrollment due to the move from Emerald Glen Activity Center to Shannon Community Center. The schedule for the 2015-2016 program has been adjusted to accommodate the current demand. Following is a summary of registration for the winter quarter. Pres�};r.S�P lr"vintr�r 5es.sior� Rcnisirati„n Cor,��,•rri;ian � ,. , � � � � � � Resident 172 215 255 270 269 237 Non Resident 25 22 32 35 36 60 Total Registration 197 237 287 305 305 297 Winter Holiday Program Dublin Preschool participants entertained their families with two choreographed dance songs at the "2015 Winter Holiday Program." The program was held on January 27-29 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Shannon Community Center. A combined total of 700 people attended the three performances. "Little Lovies"Story Time This program is a weekly story-time session for children ages 18 months to three-year olds. Staff fosters a warm and caring story-time environment where each child can listen to an enchanting story, enjoy a small craft, or simply just have fun. Depending on observed City Holidays, the program operated between seven to nine weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings during the winter quarter. There were a total of 47 children registered for the winter session (December through February). "tirtle tovin.s" VI/r'nter R�gistration" � Resident 47 Non-Resident 0 Total Registration 47* *Previously "Little Lovies" was offered as an individual class and now the class is offered as a session with seven to nine classes per session. 2 of 6 FAMILY SERVICES After School Recreation After School Recreation is a supervised after schooi program for children in first through fifth grades that operates on school days at all public elementary schools in Dublin. Participants engage in a variety of activities such as indoor and outdoor games, craft projects, and quiet time for homework. The After School Recreation program provides elementary school students the opportunity to participate in recreational and educational activities in a supervised environment. There were 459 youth registered for the winter session, which was a continuation of the fall session. Afxer Srt�c�o�F�c�c�eat;,ar� —.Sr=�sinn P!21.�.'t<:,/�01�5�;;;nc�( Yec?r . . � � � � � Dougherty Elementary(110) 98 105 102 60 67 Dublin Elementary(80) 73 70 53 29 45 Frederickson Elementary(80) 72 50 51 35 34 Green Elementary(80) 77 70 57 57 56 Murray Elementary(50) 39 33 34 34 25 Kolb Elementary(100) 100 91 83 41 Total Registration 459 419 380 256 227 The maximum capacity at each site is noted in parentheses(). Student Union After School Program Student Union is an after school recreation program designed specifically for middle school students. The program provides a safe place after schaol to engage in positive activities that will enhance social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. An emphasis is placed on academic enrichment and homework heip. Student Union programs are held in two eighteen-week sessions at Wells Middle School and Fallon Middle School. The program offers the popular homework hour with a credentialed teacher and a variety of fun activities including sports and games during the recreation portion of the activity. There were 97 students registered for the winter session, which was a continuation of the fall session. The following is a summary of registration. �t�a�l�.n[ Clf�.i�,.n l�c��i�trcjtrc?�; --5�'.SS1f�l7 II ZCJ��f;�^.t5 Sc�rQC�I Y';,nr , � � � � � � � � Wells Middle School (55) 42 34 36 25 42 31 Fallon Middle School (55) 55 G4 51 51 29 42 Total Registration 97 98 87 76 71 73 The maximum capacity at each site is noted in parentheses(J. SPORTS Baskerbal!Clinics and Lessons The City offers three types of pre-season youth basketball clinics plus private lessons. The skill building clinic focused on teaching a new skill over four evenings and was conducted by City Staff. A clinic for beginners was held over three evenings and was conducted by City Staff. A half-day clinic of fundamental basketball instruction for younger ages was taught by Chris Meredith, a basketball coach at Dublin High School. Private lessons were offered by Chris Meredith and Brendan Devane, a basketball coach at Fallon Middle School. The beginner clinics and private lessons were newly added this quarter. Overall attendance for clinics and private lessons increased 52%. 3 of 6 Youth Bcr.sketbnll Clinics anr�Privafe Lessons � � - � � � K—Sth Grade(skill-building) 122 88 76 48 55 K—3rd Grade(beginner 57 - - - - 1st-4th Grade(half day 44 54 58 25 39 3rd—6th Grade(half day) - 20 33 - - 4th—12th Grade(private lessons) 23 - - - - Total Participants 246 162 167 73 94 Youth Basketball League The Junior Warriors Youth Basketball League is for boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Games were played on Saturdays at Stager Community Gymnasium and Wells Middle School beginning January 10 and ending on March 7. There was an increase in registration of 12% from last season to 775 participants on 72 teams. Nine of the ten leagues were completely full. A total of 53 participants were on combined waitlists, unfortunately there were not enough in any individual league to form additional teams. Games and practices were held weekly. Following is a summary of registration for the league. �'�ty of Ru�lin�l�,nior trllarriors Yc�.lt�l�i Rr�sk�:tt�r(l �.cat,r�e , � � i i � Kindergarten Coed 65 61 40 40 --- 1�t Grade Boys g9 80 100 72 60 2�d Grade Boys g7 102 100 81 79 3�d Grade Boys 110 101 80 78 59 4`h Grade Boys gg 76 60 76 59 5`h&6`h Grade Boys 124 81 80 82 101 6`h-8`h Grade Boys --- 80 --- --- --- �tn&8in Grade Boys 65 -- 60 42 50 9`h- 12`h Grade Boys --- --- --- --- 20 15`_3`d Grade Girls 63 55 40 40 49 4`h&5`h Grade Girls 66 33 40 30 --- 4cn_6tn Grade Girls --- --- --- -'- 59 6�n 8tn Grade Girls lg 21 36 34 --- Total Participants 775 690 636 575 559 Coniracted Sports Programs Each quarter the City offers several sports programs by utilizing contracted specialty instructors. Contracted classes offered during the winter included Arora Tennis, Core Volleyball (new), Kidz Love Soccer, Make Me a Pro basketball and Wee Hoop basketball. Registration for contracted sports programs increased 70% from the previous winter quarter. This increase was primarily due to the tennis programs which grew by 170%. A full schedule of tennis programming was offered this winter in addition to adding cardio fitness and private lessons with four instructors. Also, pilot tennis programs at Kolb Park and Schaefer Ranch Park were launched. 4of6 Carziract�cf Sports Registratinn Cc�rl�pnrr�nn , � .. � � � � � � Arora Tennis(adult) 14 20 8 9 14 Arora Tennis(youth) 366 162 111 65 66 Arora Tennis(cardio) 20 - - - - Arora Tennis(privates) 103 4 - - - CALPDA - 33 - 12 - CORE 12 - - - - Dublin Fighting Irish - - 11 6 - KidzLove Soccer 150 118 136 94 118 Make Me a Pro(winter break) 19 49 54 44 - Rockin'Jump - 3 - 11 - Wee Hoop 53 45 37 18 24 Total Registration 737 434 357 259 222 Adult 8asketball League A Men's S-on-S "C" and "D" league was conducted during the winter quarter. The league began in January and ends in April. Games were held on Sundays at Stager Community Gymnasium and Wells Middle School Gymnasium. The league had a total of 11 teams this season, down one team from last year. �!?/�tt7��C�a(l�l�i�Si3S�C�'C�JCT�f ��QtTJ P,�C'IS�C(7(l�t7 izUti7f"l�it!� � � � � ' � � Men's 5-on-5 C& D Leagues 11 12 8 12 16 Total Teams 11 12 8 12 16 SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center offers activities and events that promote healthy living for seniors, and the opportunity to build new friendships through recreation. The following is a summary of the 2014-15 winter quarter. The increase in drop-in attendance is due largely in part to the addition of a Ballroom Dance Social, the Food Distribution Program's growing awareness and the Daily Lunch Program. �E,ninC Certs�r ��t���rlcl;�r��:t� �pr?�a��1;i�:{!f? � . .- � � , � � � Drop-In 2,529 2,326 2,296 2,240 1,960 Programs &Activities 10,124 9,534 9,054 9,526 9,465 Total 12,653 11,860 11,350 11,766 11,425 Avg. Daily Attendance 230 212 202 205 204 (55 days) (56 days) (56 days) (56 days) (56 days) Total Volunteer Hours 2,815 3,074 3,521 3,429 3,231 The Senior Center experienced a 6% increase in Programs and Activities attendance, and a 7% increase in total Senior Center attendance. Total volunteer hours decreased by 8% due to a change in our food service provider and long-time volunteers moving out of the area. Some programs showing large increases in attendance were Ballroom Dance Drop-in (+79%), Fit Over Fifty (+70%) and Balance and Agility (+25%). The daily lunch program attendance increased 39% from a year ago. 5of6 Monthly afternoon ballroom dance socials have consistently drawn crowds of SO or more dancers. Fifty- seven participants celebrated the December Holiday Luncheon. Excursions included a trip to the Hilmar Cheese Factory and a sightseeing tour of San Francisco holiday displays. SPECIAL EVENTS Tree Lighting Ceremony The City's 29th annual Tree Lighting ceremony featured musicai performances by the Dublin High School Jazz Combo and the 100-member Dublin Unified Elementary School Choir which represented each of Dublin Unified School District's public elementary schoois. As the concert came to a close, Santa appeared to the delight of the nearly 600 guests who came to enjoy the concert, cookies and hot chocolate. ereakfasr 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 Shannon Community Center on Saturday, December 13, 2014 and had three seating times. Each seating had an average of 152 participants. 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 served the breakfast and operated the "Photos with Santa" area. There were 456 participants this year, a 9% decrease from last year, due to neighboring cities holding similar events the previous weekend and the following weekend. R,rcc�kfc�s* with Santa I;�:�;istrntinn Cnr;s.ncarisr�n . . .. � , � � � � i ��• Dublin Residents 373 431 440 407 380 361 Non-Residents 83 68 7 116 71 47 Total Registration 456 499 447 523 451 408 YOUTH FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Youth Fee Assistance program promotes access to City recreational classes and activities by providing eligible Dublin youth financial assistance with registration fees. The Youth Fee Assistance Program fund is funded by a mix of private donations and a match from the City up to $5,000. There are currently 55 active participants in the Program. 6of6