Summer 2004 Program Report

Centre Region Council of Governments
Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2643 Gateway Drive #1, State College, PA 16801

Serving the Townships of College, Harris, Ferguson, Patton, & the Borough of State College

2004 Summer Program Report
1 May 04 through 6 Sep 04

The Campers and Staff of the
2004 CRPR Youth Fly-fishing Camp
at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Centre Regional Recreation Authority/ Centre Region Parks and Recreation Board

Cindy Solic, Chair
Daniel G. Linzell, Ph.D., P.E. , Vice-Chair
Kenneth Mawritz, Ph.D., Secretary
Roy F. Harpster, Treasurer
Richard C. Marboe, Ph.D.
Sue Mascolo

Centre Region Parks & Recreation - STAFF
Ronald J. Woodhead, Director Beth C. Lee, Rec. Supervisor - Programs & Spec. Events Jeff R. Hall, Rec. Supervisor - Fitness & Sports Molly Hetrick, Rec. Supervisor - Nature Center Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director Tanya Slashchev, Senior Center Program Assistant Diane Ishler, Administrative Assistant	Greg Roth, Parks Supervisor C. J. Sichler, Assistant Parks Supervisor Kurt Kunka, Park Caretaker Jeffrey Ballas, Park Caretaker Gary Sprankle, Park Caretaker Roger Broschart, Park Caretaker Pat Hopkins, Staff Assistant Kathy Woods, Staff Assistant

16 Sept 04

Centre Region Parks & Recreation . . . Summer 2004

Centre Region Parks & Recreation operates as a result of the cooperation of the five participating municipalities. This report quantifies the many public recreation programs that took place this past summer. However, programs represent one half of our service to each municipality; an equally important responsibility involves maintaining municipal park facilities for residents to utilize for recreation on their own (as a family or with a group). Thanks to the parks and the programs, it was an exciting summer for the agency and for Centre Region residents. Remember that “It starts in Parks!”

Ronald J. Woodhead, Director

Supervised Playgrounds	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Super-Duper-vised Playground Program (Grades 3-8)	135 registrants at 4 sites	55 registrants at 2 sites

Summer Day Camps	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Camp Wee Adventure (Ages 3-5, 9:30AM-Noon) 7 weeks at Easterly Parkway Elementary	98 Average of 14 per wk.	122 Average of 17 per wk.
Camp Day Adventure (Grades 1-6, 10AM-3:15PM) 7 weeks at SCAHS South Building.	273 Average of 39 per wk.	251 Average of 36 per wk.
Camp Day Adventure PLUS (Grades 1-6, 7:30AM-5:30AM) 7 weeks at PF Elem. (includes SCASD Shorts & Sports)	400 Average of 57 per wk.	439 Average of 62 per wk.
Total	771	812

I was pleased with the increase in numbers at both Camp Day Adventure PLUS and the Camp Wee Adventure. I still believe we have much work to do to get back to the numbers that this program experienced in prior years. For 2005, I will be looking into new options for the Camp Day Adventure program held at the High School South Building. The numbers for this program have been dropping for the past 2 years; an overhaul is needed. I will also be investigating and implementing new, more-attractive program options for the other day camp programs. Summer 2005 will also bring new titles for each of the camps.

Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor - Programs & Special Events

Fitness & Sports	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Adult Softball League	280 (14 teams)	280 (14 teams) (Wait list 8 teams)
U.S.T.A. Youth Tennis Lessons (Ages 7-16)	258 (Wait list 5)	283
Adult Tennis Lessons	48	34 (Wait list 20)
Summer Youth Basketball League (Haymarket Park)	80 (8 Teams)	40 (4 teams)
Coed Adult Outdoor Volleyball League (Spring Creek Park)	53	45
Variety Workout (Fitness Class)	16	22
Basic Baton Twirling	n/a	11
TOTAL	750 (Wait list 5)	715

Youth tennis lessons continue to be popular and I plan to add some lessons at Green Hollow Park next summer. I would also like to explore the One-on-One lessons for tennis, similar to the popular “Triple-O” swimming lessons. The adult softball league remains very popular; adding a 3^rd field would enable us to add more teams to the league (we had 8 teams on the waiting list this year). There has also been some interest expressed in starting a summer volleyball league at Spring Creek Park - which we will explore for 2005.

Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor - Sports & Fitness

Centre Region Senior Center	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Noontime Meals Served (4 days per week, June-Aug)	796	1,034
Visits to Programs & Special Events (June-Aug)	5,869	6,065
Senior Citizen “Picnic in the Park”	40	60
Centre County Senior Games (held during June)	268 for 9 events (w / 289 for luncheon)	262 for 9 events (w/ 185 for luncheon)

Our varied summer programs and outings included the Centre County Senior Games festivities, the community service craft sale during the Arts Festival, and picnics. The highlight of the summer season was the festive Open House on June 30. With over 130 participants, we cut the ribbon to the newly-expanded Senior Center, thanked the people who helped to make it happen and celebrated with a special luncheon and delightful performances. August was a quiet month due to the facility being closed for a week to install a new ventilation system and the parking garage being closed for two weeks for cleaning and repair. Next summer we will check with State College Borough concerning any scheduled closing of the parking garage in August. If they plan to close the garage, I will organize additional outings using the county van service. This will hopefully encourage program participation without the limitations of reduced parking.

Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director

Special Programs & Services	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Discounted Amusement Park Tickets (benefits Gifts-For-Parks)	1,598 ($31,986.50 gross)	1,403 ($30,254.10 gross)
Picnic Pavilion Reservations (17 pavilions at 13 parks are available for reservations @ $30/$35)	$22,197.50	$23,352.50
Sport Pack Rentals (free with pavilion, otherwise rental fee applies)	44	45
July 4^th Kids on Wheels Parade (children & parents)	Approx. 260	Approx. 280
Art-in-the-Parklet Craft Tent (CPFA / CRPR Event)	500 +	500+
Track Meets (2003 = 4 meets held; 2004 = 8 meets held)	130	225

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center hosted programs by State College Area School District Community Education, ClearWater Conservancy, Scout groups, Shavers Creek Environmental Center, CALL, Youth Service Bureau, Penn State Cooperative Wetlands Center, and Penn State University. Additional nature / educational, cultural, & historical programs will be held in the fall by CRPR and other organizations.

Nature Center Programs	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Family Programs (including Bird Walks)	101	31
Explorer Series	50	10
Children’s Programs	443	299
Camps & Events	410	462
Facility Rentals by Groups (of barn / pavilion / grounds, including SCASD)	558	339*
Group Programs	1,570	2,159*
TOTAL	3,169	3,300

* The Group Programs for the summer are more than last year due to additional grant funding to pay the fees that was available to local groups. Many of those groups elected for a group program (where the fee includes the facility rental) instead of a just renting the facility. Also, facility rentals were lower this summer due to the relocation of a SCASD camp program which brought approximately 400 additional visitors to the center.

Some of these numbers were also reflected in the Winter/Spring Report. In Children's programs, Knee-High Naturalists were very successful, but fell within the previous reporting period. Family program numbers were impacted by the rainy weather; most Discovery Day programs were rained out. Cattail Theaters are scheduled for Fall 2004.

Molly Hetrick, Recreation Supervisor - Nature Center

AQUATICS

Pool Season Passes (Prices R/N)	Park Forest 2003	Park Forest 2004	Welch 2003	Welch 2004
2003: Birth Year 1993-2002 ($30 / $45) 2004: Birth Year 1994-2002 ($33 / $48)	304	268	480	390
2003: Birth Year 1939-1992 ($45 / $68) 2004: Birth Year 1940-1993 ($48 / $72)	444	420	543	489
2003: Birth Year 1938 & earlier ($30 / $45) 2004: Birth Year 1939 & earlier ($33 / $48)	19	10	32	21
2003: 5^th + Person ($15 / $20 per additional person) 2004: 5^th + Person ($18 / $27 per additional person)	40	38	78	41
Total Pass Sales	807	736	1,133	941
Ten Visit Pack ($31.50/$35)	19	27	45	51

Outdoor Pool Admissions (Age 1-10 / Age 11+ & Group/After 5 PM)	Park Forest 2003	Park Forest 2004	Welch 2003	Welch 2004
2003: Daily & Group Admissions ($3.00/$3.50 & $2.75) 2004: Daily & Group Admissions ($3.00/$3.50 & $2.75)	$13,711.75	$11,112.00	$30,069.25	$24,126.25

Outdoor Pool Visits	Park Forest 2003	Park Forest 2004	Welch 2003	Welch 2004	2003 Total Pool Visits	2004 Total Pool Visits
Recreational Visits (Includes general swim, family swim, lap, & groups)	14,347	12,427	19,994	17,866	34,341	30,293
Instructional Visits	1,192	1,208	2,336	2,368	3,528	3,576
Competitive Visits (Not including 10 Home Swim Meets)	5,040	5,738	5,775	5,814	10,815	11,552
TOTAL VISITS	20,579	19,373	28,105	26,048	48,684	45,421

Youth Aquatics	Park Forest 2003	Park Forest 2004	Welch 2003	Welch 2004
Parent w/ Toddler	4	7	21	7
Preschool I & II	44 (10 classes + wait list 2 )	19 (6 classes)	85 (20 classes + wait list 3)	57 (8 classes)
Levels 1-7	104 (20 classes + wait list 7)	125 (20 classes + wait list 9)	192 (40 classes + wait list 17)	232 (24 classes + wait list 34)
Swim Teams (ages 6-18)	144	151	163	153
Totals	296	302	461	449

High School Natatorium Lessons	2003	2004
Parent / Toddler	30 (4 classes)	28 (4 classes)
Preschool I & II	47 (8 classes + wait list 22)	48 (8 classes + wait list 19)
Levels 1-7	235 (40 classes + wait list 38)	184 (20 classes + wait list 24)
Totals	312	260

Special Aquatic Programs	Summer 2003	Summer 2004
Adult Basic Strokes	10	7
Adult Water Aerobics	18	10
Triple O (One-On-One) Swim Lessons - Park Forest Four Lessons in one week - 6 sessions in 2003, 8 sessions in 2004	24 wait list 13	24 wait list 2
Triple O (One-On-One) Swim Lessons - Welch Four Lessons in one week, 6 sessions total	30 wait list 9	38 wait list 4
Introduction to Kayaking	25	8 wait list 4
Kayaking - Eskimo Rolling	14	7
Introduction to Springboard Diving	34	4
Pool Rentals at Park Forest (8-10PM Friday/Saturday only) (Includes 6 school day rentals during June 2004)	8	7
Pool Rentals at Welch (8-10PM Friday/Saturday only)	3	0
CPR Recertification	31	40
ARC Lifeguarding Recertification	18	15
ARC Lifeguarding	n/a	5
Youth Triathlon	n/a	38
Total (not including pool rentals)	215	203

2004 was another cool & rainy summer - rainfall was more than double the annual average over the season and temperatures were noticeable cooler as well. The region also had no days over 90 degrees all summer. This weather contributed to very low attendance numbers for the year, although program enrollment remained strong. For 2005, look for new programs to replace those with low interest and a continuation of our popular programs. Yes, the Aquatics Supervisor is also charged with delivering sunny, hot weather for the entire summer!

Todd Roth, Aquatics Supervisor

Summer 2004 Program Report for Centre Region Parks & Recreation
Report Compiled by Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor