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Saint Croix Valley Area Community Family Center <br />2006Preliminary Survey Findings <br />Center will contain an extensive recreation facility, for both group and individual <br />activities and programs for all age groups." <br />3. Potential usage levels of services offered at a Community Family Center vary. The <br />table below indicates the percentage of respondents who will most probably use a service <br />in the next couple of years. Where applicable, the potential use rate is calculated based <br />on the specific audience (e.g., the usage rate of education programs for children birth to <br />five years old is a percentage of households containing children in that age range). <br />Community. Family Center Services <br />Potential Use <br />Education programs for children birth to five years old <br />27% <br />Parent education programs <br />13% <br />Adult Basic Education <br />50% <br />.English as a Second Language programs <br />6% <br />GEA programs for those not having graduated from high school <br />8% <br />Technology and computer classes <br />9% <br />Enrichment classes for adults <br />19% <br />Wellness classes <br />15% <br />Counseling services on physical and mental health issues <br />5%* <br />Family Services Coordinator <br />6%* <br />Transportation for the disabled and seniors <br />20% <br />Physical rehabilitation and management of chronic conditions <br />5%* <br />Supervised child care <br />16% <br />Support groups for families and individuals <br />3%* <br />* indicates otemial use based uponfullpopuladon in the absence of s eci a data <br />4. The recreation portion of the facility is the principal component of interest among <br />residents. Thirty percent report the current mix of recreational facilities available does <br />not sufficiently meet the needs of their households; the suburban norm is 8%, about one - <br />quarter of this level of dissatisfaction. <br />5. In thinking conceptually about the Center, the recreational facilities most preferred <br />,for inclusion are an outdoor swimming pool, at 17%, fatnesslweight room, at 9%, and a <br />gymnasium, at 8% More modest numbers also want to see an indoor youth playground <br />center, indoor swimming pool, and classrooms. Activities requests focus on swimming <br />lessons, fitness/exercise programs, senior programs and early childhood programs. <br />6. Potential usage levels of recreational faci&ties also vary. The table below indicates <br />the percentage of respondents who will most likely use an offering during the next few <br />years. <br />Community Family Center Recreation Facilities <br />Potential Use <br />Indoor ice skating rink <br />9% <br />Indoor competition or lap pool <br />12% <br />Indoor leisure fun pool with water slide <br />170/, <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />