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Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department Program Highlights April Park Board Update YOUTH Youth Instructional Programs: Spring session youth instructional programs are off and running. Soccer and Preschool Dance were two of our more popular programs this session - we filled all three of our soccer classes for a total of 37 participants and three out of our four dance classes for a total of 38 participants. Fifteen children are participating in two classes of our Basket "Have a Ball" program this spring session and 17 youth and adults are participating in our Beginner and Continuing Tae Kwon Do programs. Spring session classes conclude by early June. Spring Break: The two camps we offered over spring break, Abrakadoodle's Colorama Camp and Once Upon a Time Dance and Theatre Camp, were both cancelled due to low enrollment. The fact that they were only 1/2 day camps may have affected enrollment. We will look into offering full day options next year. Access Adventure (A2): Our Access Adventure programs are struggling to draw in participants. We have had a few calls from adults interested in our running program, but for themselves rather than their teenager. We are looking into some alternative marketing methods in hopes of bringing in participants for the summer Amazing Teen Race, as we have secured $600 of grant funding for the program and would hate to have to give it back •cause we were not able to run the program. Lacrosse Leagues: Our summer lacrosse leagues are filling up fast. We will have one 3rd /4th grade team, two 5th /6th grade teams, and one 7th /8th grade teams. These are all boys teams. ADULT Softball: Summer softball leagues started last week. We have nine Sunday Co -Rec, nine Monday and nine Tuesday Class D Rec teams for a total of 27 teams this spring /summer. Indoor Soccer: The Co -Rec Indoor Soccer regular season champion was Miller Time. The championship game is Wednesday, May 2. RECREATION REVIEW The summer edition of the Recreation Review is out in homes. Resident registration officially begins May 7, but we have already received several registrations. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT We received over 60 applications for employment this summer. Twenty -three applicants were hired for the Playground Program and Preschool Playtime. Of e 23, 11 are brand new and 12 are returning. We ve a great group of staff this year and are looking forward to an exciting summer! Questions? Please contact Liz Benoit or Brian Hronski at 651- 982 -2440.