HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.05.01 (4)White Bear Lake Area Schools
Community Services and Recreation Department
Summer/Fall 2017 Update
Director: Tim Maurer
Early Childhood Family Education &
Preschool
Parent Aware 4 Star Rated Preschool for ages 3-5
5 sections of classes
Scholarships available
Regular and Special Ed co-taught classes
Early Childhood Family Education for ages 0-3
Spring Fling Fundraiser at Wishing Tree Play Cafe on April 28
Bear FUNdamentals
Pre-K Program
Full-day year before kindergarten program supporting social and academic development
Full-day schedule includes physical education, music, foreign language and art in addition to core
content areas
66% program growth since Fall 2014
Opening classroom at Hugo Elementary in Fall 2017
Must by 4 by October 15th
Extended Day @ all Elementary Buildings
Before & after school program, pre-K through 5th grade
Re-opening program @ Hugo Elementary in Fall 2017
18% growth in program since Fall 2014,
serving about 1,000 students
Over 40% program growth in Summer Program
Summer 2017 locations Oneka, Otter, & Vadnais
FLEX Middle School Program
Youth-planned and youth-led program
Serving
grades 5-8 in the summer
New program for 6-8th graders starts Fall 2017 at
Central & Sunrise Middle Schools
OUt of School Time Programs
Recreation Sports & Activities
Youth Summer Activities - Summer is a busy time with T-ball, baseball, softball and tennis. We also offer many recreational camps such as archery, track, basketball, and fishing camps.
BearPower Breakaway Family Bike Ride May 20 at Otter Lake Elementary
Scenic ride around Otter Lake
Features 3 different routes, covering all ages and ability
In 2016, there were 225
participants
Adult Recreation & Facilities
Adult Pickleball Ball Club
Indoor and Outdoor Seasons
Outdoor played at North and South Campus
Indoor played at the Armory
91 members for 2017, up from 2016
Field Scheduling
In 2016
had over 1600 games and tournaments
Scheduled over 2000 field reservations in the summer which included the Hugo Ball Fields.
Adult Enrichment & Senior Services
NEW High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - June outdoor class paired wit youth T-ball and baseball in Hugo.
Bear Boating rides for seniors all summer.
Senior Transportation Guide coming out soon for the White Bear Area!
Youth Enrichment & Development
Summer Youth Camps
Hugo City Hall - Engineering Camps, Extreme Movie Making, Video Game Design
At Oneka Elementary - Extreme Lego, Art Camps, Rocketry Course, Geology Camp
New Initiatives
Taking
a group of students in the AVID program on a leadership trip to the Boundary Waters
Partnering with MN Bike Alliance & BearPower to offer a bike camp utilizing their Walk!Bike!Fun! Curriculum
Collaborating with Ext Day to increase opportunities for Middle School students starting in the fall
White Bear Lake Area Schools
Thank you