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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.3 Teen Program ReportCITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: JULY 10, 1990 SUBJECT Teen Program Report EXHIBITS ATTACHED None RECOMMENDATION Information FINANCIAL STATEMENT None DESCRIPTION Staff has prepared a report summarizing the teen programs offered during the 1989-90 school year. Summary The goal of the teen program was to meet some of the recreation needs of students at the middle and high school levels. This was accomplished primarily during the lunch period at school. The following is a statistical breakdown of all the participants and spectators in the teen program: Wells Middle School Number of Participants ............ 1,961 Average Number per Event.............29 Number of Spectators..............3,090 Average Number per Event.............45 Total Number of Events...............68 These figures were derived primarily from the participation of the 6th-7th grade population of the school. The students at this age seem more play orientated and have a greater need for structured socialization. The 8th grade seems to need less formality and have a need for more complex activities. Dublin High School Number of Participants..............192 Average Number Per Event.............17 Number of Spectators ... ............660 Average Number Per Event.............60 Total Number of Events...............11 Even though the number of participants is not high, spectatorship seems to be the form of entertainment the high school students like. It was important to get the key people on campus involved to elicit any interest. A major expansion of the teen program was made during the 1989-90 school year. The teen program began offering some noontime activities to the Dublin High school students, which were not offered last year. Sponsoring the events helped develop student and program connections. The students are beginning to recognize the Recreation Department and what it has to offer. The teen program needs to firm ties with the students by developing clubs and committees. The most successful activities are the ones put on by the students for the students. There is a particular need for this at the 8th grade and high school levels. This will help increase the participation in all events and excursions, thus meeting their recreational needs better. Programming There were two locations that lunchtime activities were held; Wells Middle School and Dublin High School. The middle school had a multi -purpose room in which all the students gathered regularly. Use of a P.A. system was available on a daily basis. There was a black top with basketball courts and volleyball poles. Usually the courts were being used by the students. Also there was a big grass area that was often utilized by the intramural directors. Classrooms and the stage were available on request. The greatest spectatorship and participation occurred when the stage was used, but only during the 6th-7th grade lunch; the 8th grade did not like to do things on the stage. ITEM NO.J •3 Copies to: Agenda Statement - Teen Program Report Page Two Dublin High School is an open campus. There is a cafeteria and quad area that serves as a mini amphitheater. There is also access to the little theater and class rooms upon notice. Activities in the theater were not successful. Activities in the quad were better received particularly if the weather was good. Wells Middle School's lunchtime program was most successful during the 6th- 7th grade lunch. The students seemed to like to play. Letting loose and having fun was important, so was recognition. The students during this lunch were apt to participate in less sophisticated activities. The 8th grade did not participate on a regular basis. "Bribes" and awards sometimes motivated them to participate. The activities that were most successful for this group were more involved and usually included food or prizes. The Dublin High School's lunchtime program was up and down. Simple events seemed to draw little or no interest. But elaborate activities fueled by rivalry were very popular and drew big crowds. These activities were done on a monthly basis and seemed to meet their recreation needs well. There were two excursions that were attempted by our department for the middle school students only. The first trip offered was to see the Golden State Warriors play the Sacramento Kings in basketball. There were no sign-ups for this excursion. The second trip offered was to see the Oakland A's play the Baltimore Orioles. Of those interested, many were boys who played baseball and a majority of them had games on the same day as the trip. Other students weren't interested in sitting in the bleacher section. Even though this trip was affordable there were only two sign- ups, therefore it was cancelled. There were four excursions and two afterschool activities attempted with other agencies. Three ski trips and one amusement park excursion was offered. The first ski trip was a one day trip to Kirkwood. This trip was offered to the middle school students. This trip was successful as we had enough participants to go and there were no major problems during the trip. The other ski trip offered to the middle school did not go due to a lack of sign-ups. The ski trip that was offered for high school students was an overnighter to Iron Mountain and Kirkwood for three days and two nights. The trip was cancelled due to lack of sign-ups. All agencies seemed to have difficulty getting sign-ups for this trip. There was one excursion offered to Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. This excursion was co -sponsored by Livermore. The trip was offered to both middle and high school students. There were a total of five sign-ups from Dublin and 27 from Livermore. This made the minimum of 30 participants for the trip. Marketing The best way to market the activities at the middle school was to use the bulletin, microphone, or have a special event promoting an activity. An example would be having a baseball throwing contest and give away baseball cards to promote a baseball game excursion. Flyers and calendars were not read much by the students. Verbal information was always more effective in drawing participants. The school newspaper is another source, but access to it is difficult. The best way to market activities at the high school is through use of banners and announcements to groups (ex:Senior class). Flyers are also effective, especially if placed on the windshields of the students cars. This is a good way to get the attention of the students who go off campus during lunch. The bulletin is not that effective in getting information out; there is a school newspaper that is easily accessible and a regular column would be a good idea. Activities The activities that are done during lunch can be put into one of three categories, simple, involved, and complex. This refers to the amount of time, planning and materials needed to conduct the event. Agenda Statement - Teen Program Report Page Three Below is a list of activities rated from 1-(1=simple/2=involved/3=complex): Donut Eat 2 Fat Albert Relay 2 Pictionary 3 *Bingo 2 *Name That Tune 2 Straw Structure 2 *Family Feud 3 *Snowball Fling 3 Skittle Pickin 1 *Whipeream Jelly Bean Hunt 2 No Hands Drawing 1 Bean Hunt 2 Frisbee Toss 2 Balloon Stomp 2 Star Hunt 2 Limbo 1 Candy Guess 3 Airplane Toss 1 *Rootbeer Chug 1 *Guess the Goules 3 Mat Stuffing 1 Survey Says 1 Team Puzzle 1 Cracker Whistle 1 Twister 3 *Water Balloon Toss 2 *Cupcake Walk 3 Toilet Paper Wrap 2 *Pictures w/Santa 3 Make A Face 2 *Music Video 2 My Shoe 1 Balloon Pop Relay 1 *Candy Apple Feed 3 Arm Wrestling 3 The most popular activities are designated with an asterisk. Recommendations It is staffs recommendation that the noontime teen program be continued with consideration given towards an afterschool program for middle school students as well. To increase participation at the high school level, it is recommended that events be co -sponsored with on -campus organizations or clubs. As the program grows, it will be necessary to increase staffing to allow for more complex and varied activities. In summary, staff was pleased with the overall success of the school year teen program and looks forward to expansion of the program during the 1990- 91 school year. CITY OF DUBLIN PO. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 0 City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 July 12, 1990 Dear Resident: As you have shown interest in a skateboard park at previous meetings, the following information is being forwarded to you. At the January 9, 1990 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission, the Commission directed staff to contact the Dublin Unified School District regarding the availability of land at Dublin Elementary School for a skateboard park. Correspondence has been received from the School District indicating that the Board of Trustees considered the Commission's request at their June 20, 1990 meeting and deferred the request to the Citizens Advisory Committee, which is reviewing a number of District needs, and anticipate to complete their review by December 1990. Consequently we are unable to pursue development of a skateboard park on school property at this time. We will contact you as soon as further information is available. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, 4�� �a4v Diane Lowart Director of Recreation Administration (415) 833-6650 • City Council (415) 833-6605 • Finance (415) 833-6640 • Building Inspection (415) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (415) 833-6620 • Engineering (415) 833-6630 • Planning (415) 833-6610 Police (415) 833-6670 • Public Works (415) 833-6630 • Recreation (415) 833-6645