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0 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITEE
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MEETING DATE: MAY 30, 2007
SUBJECT: Winter 2007 Teen Quarterly Report
Report Prepared by, Frank Luna, Recreation Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department provides activities
for teens in the community that enhance their social, intellectual, physical and emotional development.
During the winter 2007 quarter, the Department offered Teen Events and the Student Union programs.
Following is a summary of the Teen Events and the Student Union program.
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Teen Events
The City implements a variety of teen events to offer teens in the community a specific activity just for
their age group. Two events were offered including Middle School Dance and Capture the Creature.
These events gave the opportunity for youth to engage in a positive and safe environment while enjoying
the company of friends. Following is a summary of participation in Teen Events.
Teen Events Registration Summary
Registration Type 2007 2006 2005 2004
Capture the Cauldron
Karaoke &Pizza Night - _ 35
Q-Zar Night 14 35
Teen Lock-In
Extreme Bowling 17
Youth Music Showcase 104 102 115
Boomers Blast 13 14 -
Teen Concert -
Capture the Creature 46 43
Capture the Flag 22 40
Middle School Dance 145
Total Attendance . 191 160 138 242
Staff offered a Middle School dance at Wells Middle School and 145 students attended. This was a very
popular event amongst middle school students.
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Student Unions
Student Union, formerly Recreation on Campus (ROC), is an after school recreation program designed
specifically for middle school students. An emphasis is placed on academic enrichment and
recreation/leisure experiences. Student Union programs are held in two eighteen-week sessions at Wells
Middle School and Fallon School. The program offers a variety of fun activities for teens, including
educational programs, sporting events, arts and crafts, science projects and music events. The program
also features the popular homework club, and two exciting excursions throughout the school year. The
program is held on Monday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:30
PM. The following table summarizes program registration.
Re•istration Com s arison Winter 2007
'e:istration Ty se 2007
Wells Middle School 25
Fallon Middle School 48
Total Registration 73
Avg. Daily Attendance 26
Full-Session 32
20-Day Pass 41
During Winter 2006, the Recreation on Campus (ROC) program was offered at Wells and Fallon Middle
Schools. A variety of activities were offered, including a homework club to 51 registered participants.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Youth Advisory Committee receive the report.
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