07/10/2006 Park Board Other - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

1 Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation Department Program Highlights • June Park Board Update YOUTH Playground Program: Playgrounds are up and running! We have experienced a decline in our registration numbers this year which is probably due to the new format (we received a few complaints about the new format - particularly from the neighborhoods that have only a morning program this year when last year they had an afternoon program). We will evaluate the program at the end of the summer and make changes if necessary. Despite the significantly lower numbers and initial complaints, things are going very smoothly and the kids are having a great time! Total enrolled in this summer's M/W & T /Th Playground Programs is 272 participants. Last summer's total was 342 total participants. Preschool Playtime: Preschool Playtime is also going smoothly. We have 18 registered (the maximum) in our M/W program and 13 registered in our T/Th program. This is slightly lower than last summer's participation levels, but still very positive. The program is now operated very similar to our Playground Program - it includes the same weekly themes and visits from the Art Specialist, as well as many similar games and activities. The main differences between the two are lower staff to child ratios, smaller group size and shorter time frame each day at Preschool Playtime. Summer Youth Instructional Programs: T -Ball: We offered 10 classes for 3, 4, & 5/6 year olds the month of June, each class had between 10 -15 registered. Mini -Hawk Sports Academy: This program for 4 -6 year olds ran June 19 -23 and had 12 participants signed up. This program gives children the opportunity to sample a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, and t -ball. Soccer Fundamentals: Soccer Fundamentals began the week of June 19. 97 participants signed up for this session. Kids ages 3 -8 are learning basic soccer skills while having fun playing soccer. Golf Academy: Golf Academy ran the week of June 12. 10 kids were registered in the week long golf camp that culminated with playing nine holes of golf on the final day. *lag Football: Flag Football for ages 7 -12 ran the week of June 19. Each camper learned passing, blocking and running skills that pertain to football. 29 participants signed up for this program. YLM Youth Lacrosse: This is a developmental lacrosse league for kids ages 9 -15. We have 3 teams (3/4 grade, 5/6 grade, and 7/8 grade) this year. Home games are at Centennial Middle School almost every Thursday. 70 kids are registered for all teams combined. Intro - Lacrosse Camp: This camp for children ages 10 -14 ran the week of June 19. Participants learned basic, cradling, stick handling, passing, and shooting skills that apply to the game of lacrosse. 14 kids participated. Tennis Camp: This program started the week of June 12. 25 total participants registered. These children, ages 4 -12, learned basic tennis skills. Fall Soccer and Football: Youth Fall Soccer and Football registration began June 19. We anticipate 450 soccer players and 325 football players. The last day to register is Monday, July 17. Field Trips: Our fishing trips are popular this summer. We have 5 registered for the June 23 trip and 10 registered for the July 7 trip. ADULT Adult Golf: Adult golf lessons for adult /children has 8 participants registered. These parents and children are learning the golf swing while taking lessons together. Softball: We are past the half way point of the ummer season. 28 teams signed up for softball this summer! Questions? Please call Liz Benoit or Brian Hronski at 651- 982 -2440.