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• REGISTRATION TOTALS Maximums for all sites were set at 50 this summer. The final registration totals were as follows: • • • Birch Park Morning Program — 41 (39 residents, 2 non - residents) • Sunrise Park Morning Program — 22 (19 residents, 3 non - residents) • Behm's Park Afternoon Program — 49 (42 residents, 7 non - residents) • Birch Park Afternoon Program — 50 (50 residents) • Clearwater Creek Park Afternoon Program — 50 (49 residents, 1 non - resident) • Highland Meadows Park Afternoon Program — 29 (27 residents, 2 non - residents) • Sunrise Park Afternoon Program — 50 (39 residents, 11 non - residents) The overall attendance this year increased from last year (which decreased by 20.47% from 2005). The total number of participants this year was 291 — a 6.99% increase from 2006. I believe the switch back to five days per week helped increase the attendance numbers as many families like the option of being enrolled for five days, but then being able to choose when they want to attend without losing their spot or having to select specific days in advance. THEMES & SPECIAL THEME CRAFT PROJECTS The objective of the theme week is to provide participants with opportunities to learn and experience new activities in a fun and safe environment. Each week of the Playground Program had a different theme. Staff planned all activities, including arts -n -crafts and games, around the weekly theme. In addition, all sites were visited each week by the Art Specialist who led the participants in a special themed craft. The themes and special themed crafts for this summer are listed below. Week 1 — School's out for the Summer Craft: Resist -Art Pictures "No more pencils, no more books..." For this first week of playgrounds kids are going to be celebrating the beginning of summer, and the end of the school year! Use this week to get to know the children at your park and get them interested in the playground program. Remember, this week will set the tone for the rest of the summer at your park, so keep it fun, creative and exciting! Week 2 — Let's Rock and Roll Craft: Decorated CD's It's time to be creative and "Rock and Roll!" This week it's all about music, rocks and things that roll! Have a karaoke contest, award prizes for the best routines and performances — the more outrageous, the better. Divide kids up into teams and have the "Elvis vs. the Beatles" (or any other music stars your park prefers) Dr. Ball match up! Week 3 — America the Beautiful Craft: Foam Flag Tic -Tac -Toe "Oh, say can you see..." it's the week before the 4th of July! Time to get the kids at the playground excited about the fireworks, barbecues and parades to come. Develop a sense of patriotism at your park — have the kids learn the names of 5 states, or presidents, or capitols. Week 4 — Around the World in 5 Days