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Home My WebLink About5B Summer Rec Program AGENDA NUl\1BER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: STAFF AGENDA REPORT 5B BRET WOODSON, RECREATION SUPERVISOR REVIEW OF SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM SUMMARY REPORT SEPTEMBER 19,1994 As part of the Goals and Objectives of the Park Advisory Committee, staff will be presenting a Summary Report for each of the seasonal programs as they are concluded throughout the year. This particular report is intended as a summary of the 1994 Summer Programs for the Parks Advisory Committee and the City Council to review and comment. The Summer Recreation Program Summary Report is broken down into the following four areas: l. Summer Brochure IT. Program Details ITl. Seasonal Summer Staff IV. Expense/Revenue Breakdown As each program is evaluated, decisions can be made by staff as to what needs to be improved, what went well, what the program made financially, and what the program cost to run. By doing this, staff is able to ascertain when an event is no longer popular by checking these statistics from season to season and from year to year. This item has been prepared for review and discussion by the PAC and the City Council. At the PAC meeting on Monday, September 12, the PAC reviewed the Summary Report, held a discussion on the different programs, then voted to accept the Summary Report and recommended that the Summary Report be submitted to the City Council for their review. A brief presentation will be made to the council on the summary report for the 1994 summer activities. Any questions can be answered after the presentation. 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "T~~..r T RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: REVIEWED BY: BWCC9 Staff would recommend that the City Council review the Summary Report for the Summer Recreation Programs, provide direction to staff for areas of improvement or areas that were of benefit to the Council, and then to accept the Summary Report as presented. A motion to accept ~1 the 1994 Summer Recreation Program Summary ~rt a i recommended by the Parks Advisory Committee IS i6 orde. / ( 'T'~r' r" CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1994 Summer Recreation Programs SUMMARY REPORT Submitted by: Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor (9/12/94) TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Summer Brochure A. Expanded Edition B. Copy of Brochure II. Program Details A. Family Activities B. Tot Activities C. Youth Activities D. Tennis Lessons E. Adult Trips F. Dance Activities III. Seasonal Summer Staff IV. Expenses / Revenue Breakdown A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet - Park, Lions Sand Point Park, Fish Point Park, and Oakland Beach Park. The program gives kids the opportunity to partIcIpate in daily supervised recreational activities that take place, in most cases, within walking distance from their own homes. The registration fee, which is only $20.00 for residents ($25.00 for non-residents), covers arts and crafts, games, sports, stories, arid plenty of fun! Each child also receives a Parks and Recreation Department T-Shirt and Water Bottle. This years "color" for the summer, as mentioned earlier, was green. Seven weekly special events were also offered to those who registered for the summer playground program. Three of the events were free and the other four had an additional fee the participants had to pay. The first event was the Blast Off Picnic which was held on Wednesday, June 15th from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. This annual event is held to kick off the summer and get the kids excited about the summer playground program. The highlight of the day was the free picnic lunch and the free concert performed by "Bob the Beachcomber. " Another annual event, the Penny Carnival, was held the following Friday, June 24th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This event was also held at Memorial Park. The carnival was attended by over 200 children who had the chance to try their hand at the following games: duck pond, sponge toss, cookie walk, face painting, and a spook house. There were also hot dogs, chips, orange drink, and plenty of candy available for purchase. The third special event, which is always a favorite of the kids, was a trip downtown to the Metrodome for an afternoon Twins Game. Ninety-six kids attended the game on Thursday, June 30th, which was also "Parks and Recreation Day" at the dome. The Twins won the game, so the bus ride home in traffic was a little more enjoyable. Cleary Lake Park was the destination for the fourth special event of the summer. A Bike Hike to Cleary Lake from Memorial Park was attended by eighty-five kids. Both trips, there and back, are fully escorted by the Police Department for extra safety. Once the group arrived at Cleary Lake, a picnic lunch was cooked and served to all of the participants. After lunch numerous games and activities were enjoyed before the bike trip home. This particular day (Friday, July 8th) was unseasonably cool and rainy, but the kids still had a great time. On Friday, July 15th, 109 children took the bus to Beaver Mountain Waterslide & Golf for the fifth special event of the summer. The trip included two and a half hours of unlimited water sliding and miniature golf. The Prior Lake Fire and Rescue Safety Camp was the sixth special event and one of the most popular. The site of the event was Lions Sand Point Beach. The safety camp was held on Friday, July 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 150 kids participated in the day long event that consisted of nine stations. The kids were divided up into groups and rotated between all nine stations. The day concluded with a rescue helicopter landing in the middle of the park. The summer playground program concluded on Wednesday, July 27th, with a trip to the Shakopee Pool. Ninety-four children enjoyed a beautiful eighty degree day of water fun. The pool has a waterslide and also a snack bar and a volleyball court for those who chose not to swim the entire time. Overall, the summer playground program was a success. There was a lot of positive feedback from the participants and their parents. Each year the program continues to grow and expand with the added growth to Prior Lake. Therefore, after each summer, the program is evaluated to make sure that an enjoyable, well rounded, "fun to come to" program is offered the following summer. Three other youth activities were offered this summer after the playground program was completed. Each program ran for a week and took place during the day. The first two programs were week long Day Camp sessions offered at Cleary Lake Park. These camps were also conducted by the summer leaders. The highlight for the week is the overnight camp out. The weather cooperated for the most part, with the second week overnight getting a little cool. Both of these week long camps were filled to capacity, with fifty kids attending each week. The last youth activity offered was a week of Theater Camp held at the Prior Lake High School. Twenty boys and girls participated in the camp which was run by an instructor from the Steppingstone Theater Group of St. Paul. This was the second year of the camp, and it once again filled to the limit. D. Tennis Lessons Tennis lessons were held this year during the morning and also in the evening to try and accommodate many busy summer schedules. The . lessons are taught by two very experienced instructors who have worked together for several summers. This summer there were sixty-six children who participated in the morning lessons and 23 adults & children who chose to attend the evening lessons. The lessons are very popular during the summer and the fall seasons. Two classes are being offered during the evening hours in the fall. E. Adult Activities Along with the evening tennis lessons, three day trips were offered to the adults of Prior Lake. However, only one of the programs had enough people sign up to make the trip possible. During the summer months a lot of the adults who usually participate in parks and recreation trips choose to stay home and spend time with their kids or grandchildren. However, it is still important to offer the trips in case there is enough interest. The trip that was successful was a trip to Taylors Falls for a scenic boat tour of the St. Croix river followed by a lunch at a local restaurant. The weather was perfect, sunny and low 80's, and the meal was enjoyable as well. Forty adults attended the trip which was relatively long, lasting from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. F. Dance Activities Along with the usual tumbling and pre-dance classes that are offered each season, five additional classes were added to the list. They included: "Summer Fun With Lisa," "Funky Jazz," "Ballet For Children," "Teen Jazz," and "Teen Ballet." All in all, sixty-nine boys and girls participated in the dance programs offered for the summer months. These classes were open to boys and girls between the ages of three and seventeen. The summer classes not only allow the tots to participate, but also the dancers who participate in the progressive dance program that runs from September through May. III. Summer Seasonal Staff The seasonal staff for the summer of 1994 did an exceptional job throughout the course of the summer. There were a total of 16 individuals involved with the above mentioned programs for kids. They included: a playground director, tot lot supervisor, twelve playground leaders, and two tennis instructors. Twelve of the sixteen seasonal employeeswere college students or older, while the other four are going to be college freshman this fall. The individuals who are hired to work as summer leaders are all trained before the summer to ensure that the expectations and requirements of the position are made clear. The majority of the leaders are studying elementary education, child development, or something to do with interacting with people. The experience is good for them, as they try to gain experience for future careers in their chosen field. IV. Expenses I Revenue Breakdown A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet The information contained on the following page shows the financial details of the programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department for the summer of 1994. The report lists: the name of the program, number of participants, income received, expenses paid, the profit 1 loss figure, and the overall totals for each category. There were roughly 2,349 participants who took part in the summer activities listed in this report. The total profit / loss breakdown for the programs show a 29.1 % profit margin. B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet A copy of the profit 1 loss breakdown sheet IS included on the following page. . CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1994 SUMMER PROGRAMS PROFIT I LOSS BREAKDOWN Name of Program (#'s) Income Expenses Profit/Loss Totals ADULT TRIPS Taylors Falls Trip 40 $920.00 $820.00 +$100.00 TOTALS: 40 $920.00 $820.00 +$100.00 TENNIS LESSONS Session One 14 $280.00 $390.00 -$110.00 Session Two 22 $460.00 $390.00 +$70.00 Session Three 30 $625.00 $390.00 +$235.00 Evenin!: Class 23 $470.00 $520.00 -$50.00 TOTALS: 89 $1,835.00 $1,690.00 +$145.00 TOT ACTIVITIES Tot Lot Program 110 $1,882.00 $476.78 +$1405.22 Como Zoo Field Trip 54 $216.00 $242.73 -$26.73 TOTALS: 164 $2,098.00 $719.51 +$1,378.49 YOUTH ACTIVITIES Summer Playgrounds 209 $4,130.00 $3,887.50 +$242.50 (SE) Blast-off Party 175 $175.00 $260.72 -$85.72 (SE) Penny Carnival 200+ $331.07 $282.45 +$48.62 (SE) Twins Game 95 $570.00 $599.00 -$29.00 (SE) Bike Hike 85 $170.00 $65.91 +$104.09 (SE) Beaver Mountain 109 $981.00 $893.00 +$88.00 (SE) Safety Camp 150 $0.00 $68.25 -$68.25 (SE) Shakopee Pool 94 $752.00 $412.00 +$340.00 Day Camp (1) 50 $1,923.00 $1,453.44 +$469.56 Day Camp (2) 50 $1,930.00 $1,439.12 +$490.88 Theater Camp 20 $900.00 $665.00 +$235.00 TOTALS: 1,237 $11,862.07 $10,026.39 +$1,835.68 DANCE ACTIVITIES Pre- Dance (1) 8 $194.00 $78.75 +$115.00 Pre-Dance (2) 4 $92.00 $56.25 +$35.75 Tumbling & Fun (1) 10 $215.00 $78.75 +$136.25 Tumling & Fun (2) 6 $120.00 $78.75 +$41.25 Tumbling and Fun (3) 6 $130.00 $78.75 +$51.25 Tumbling Class 4 $102.00 $75.00 +$27.00 Ballet for Kids 4 $85.00 $78.75 +$6.25 Funky Jazz (1) 10 $210.00 $78.75 +$131.25 Funky Jazz (2) 8 $175.00 $56.25 +$118.75 Summer Fun 9 $205.00 $78.75 +$126.25 TOTALS: 69 $1,528.00 $738.75 +$789.25 F AMIL Y ACTIVITIES Community Beach Party 250 $000.00 $188.78 -$188.78 Lakefront Days 500 $150.00 $60.77 +$89.23 TOTALS: 750 $150.00 $249.55 -$99.55 1994 '<,,,,-,~ "T'" "'T ~ ,r", '~ if! .". ''')iJ~,L ,.,. l~ i:~~,.~'o>lt~~~ LAKEFRONT DAYS ;I. "p,,~"~ I'~ r'....' , t~ "' -,-".~ ; 'ihllll III i ~"'- ~"1.1L1' ~-E~R~ .. TIOT\l fa J:6 ,: {f. " .~ ~~ '1 !-' '. ' , ~ K i .."..... ", li~.u.L\ ~~ 1 ' Prior Lake's Annual Community Celebration is scheduled this year for Saturday, August 6th. Once again the festival will include a multi-unit parade, a bass fishing contest, Hot Shot basketball, a dog show, children's activities, food, beverages, and much much more!! Almost all of the activities take place on or near the city hall grounds. Bring the family and enjoy the day! Along with all of the above mentioned activities, this year's PRIOR LAKE OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held on Friday, August 5th, at Lone Pine Country Club. Watch for more information about this event in the Prior Lake American Newspaper. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director Recreation Supervisor Parks Supervisor Secretary Secretary PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ron Ceminsky Patrick Heaney Doug Berens Arthur Schoot Kathy Smith Sam Emond Robert Rykken "-"-""'- UIVIIVIER ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY BEACH PARTY Round up the family and join the Parks and Recreation Department at Sand Point Beach for a delightful Saturday of summer fun! "Bob the Beachcomber" will perform a FREE forty-five minute concert at 11:15 A.M. This fast-paced, fun- filled show is loaded with entertainment for the entire family. After the concert, enjoy exciting games and contests. There will also be helium balloons for the kids!! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN! Saturday, July 16th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM All ages welcome! FREE **(Hot dogs, pop, chips, and candy are available at a minimal cost.)** LOCATION: Lions Sand Point Beach (Please note: there is a $4 parking fee if you park at the Lions Sand Point Beach parking lot) DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE: YOUTH SAFETY CAMP A free one day safety camp for youths will be offered on Friday, July 22nd at Lions Sand Point Beach from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Prior Lake Volunteer Fire Department will run the program which includes sessions on fire prevention, water safety, auto & bike safety, and much much more. This event is offered as a "Special Event" in the Summer Playground Program. A limited number of spaces are available for this safety camp. Although it is free, pre-registration is required. Please see page six of this brochure for more information on the Summer Playground Program. Fqr your conven' evening, ~}une,l Re.gistiation wi sUm,e 011. registratio1lSwill lie opened at, 'C.:' :'<:"'_: .,.... ..:,': :,,:...,.:::. .:'.. .. '.", ..-..,,,::..,<:....:....:": -::;..:-,<, ':""",:::<- ',;' """'''''' ,',,,"'''' "'," ,:;,,' " '," ",' ,',' " , ' ',' ,",: '____ ", ,'" " __ " ',' -- ----,'"',, ',,,:C:', ,__, ,,'" __ -' ", '" '" ",,,,,,,. ','" ,'":,, ':"'-'" "':^~, ", ,__", , ~.,:,'..',',;.,:::',"",:,,~,:::":::..:,."",,:,":,>","'..,",'..:','::0<"':",,:'.-,".',',-,.',:'>,;,,',';'"",:.,..'".' ;,.,',''> ,,:,--:., ',,,,":,',,,',','::',: '," . .:: ", ,",", ,," "" "" "',''', ",,:,", "',,''>,:':,,,','''::' "','"',':,::',',,_':,'__,',_'''''0''''_''',,,':'',, '"'","',,.' "",,' :, --",,,,,' ',"" '''', -- ,',' " PLEASE NOTE - YOU MAY WANT TQCOME EARLY ON THE FIRST BAY OF~ REGISTRATION. IN THE PAST; ~mEREHAS ALWAYSBEENAUNE WAITING TO GET INTO CITY HALL ON OPENING NIGHT OF REGISTRATION. T I ._"._I_"___~~~.~~~_~~~.~w "...- "...- Bill Mangan Bret Woodson Al Friedges Nancy McGill Lynn Lake The Value of Volunteers The City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department offers many programs to the residents of the community. Each of these programs requires sufficient supervision, which at times can be quite expensive. One way to counteract the t';.xpense is to use volunteers to supervise some of the recreation programs. This can help the City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department expand on its existing programs and look into the possibilities of implementing new initiatives and new programs without the added supervision expenses that go along with it. The Parks and Recreation Department offers programs for people of all ages for all seasons. There is always a need for qualified volunteers to help with the programs. Some of the tasks that could be carried out by volunteers include: trip chaperons, program assistants, and summer playground and/or tot lot helpers. Proper training and guidance is provided to each volunteer. This is done to ensure that everyone is aware of what is expected of them throughout their volunteer work with the department. There is nothing more valuable to the Parks and Recreation Department than donated time through volunteers. Not only do the volunteers benefit the department, they benefit the entire community. What's in it for me? There are also many benefits and incentives for those people who volunteer their time. For example, if you are a trip chaperon you receive the same accommodations and arrangements as the other participants, but you do not have to pay the trip fee (usually the trips range from $10-$50). . If you are a summer playground helper, you will gain valuable experience working with kids and you will also receive training for a possible playground leader position in future years. How about more benefits and incentives? After 30 hours of individual volunteer work, volunteers earn a complimentary seasonal parking permit for Lions Sand Point Beach (a $15 value). Individual volunteers working in excess of 50 hours will receive a Parks and Recreation Department T- shirt and a City of Prior Lake Pin. In addition, all volunteers will be invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic held each year at Memorial Park. How do I start? If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the Parks and Recreation Department, please call Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor, at 447-4230. ADA UPDATE (Americans with Disabilities Act) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect in January 1992. The City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department complies with the legislation, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department makes reasonable accommodations in recreation programs to enable participation by people with disabilities who meet essential eligibility requirements for the specific programs and facilities. The ADA requires that recreation programs offered by the City of Prior Lake be available in the most integrated setting appropriate for each individual. People with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Parks and Recreation Department (447-4230) regarding any special accommodations needed for their enjoyment of recreation programs. Call the Parks & Recreation Hotline for the latest information on upcoming Parks & Recreation activities (447-4241, En. #4). _~~___~~~---- T PHOTO POLICY Occasionally the City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Staff may take pictures of participants during programs, classes, and activities or of people in the city's parks. Please be aware that these pictures may be used in future program guides, brochures, pampWets, flyers, or news releases. DISCOUNTED MOVIE TICKETS VIP Movie Tickets good at all General Cinema Theaters are available from the Parks & Recreation Department for the low cost of $4.50. To purchase these tickets, stop by the Park's counter at City Hall. GRAND SLAM DISCOUNT CARDS Grand Slam is located in Cedarvale Mall, Eagan. A mini- entertainment center for youths (or youths at heart!) The discount package includes: I-round of mini golf, I-round in the batting cage, l-krazy kars pass, I-adventure land or go-cart pass, and 4,..video tokens. These passes retail for $7.50, but the Parks & Recreation Department has them available for only $5.00. These entertainment packages have no expiration date. A great gift idea for yourself or for a friend. I I :i ,,:it~~~ ....Bf"~~1i~l~~~4~~~~ {/::." "j ::--:- ~"",-'{~~~:~...l~~f';~*'t~11~;$~~:-.if~:~:'~~~x']~/;"'~1-,,;ii' '<;;:1. -:,C'....~~~, ';'. .~(: ,;:,-"'1 t::.~.,.: ~.l':I\':.l",j: v-~- /,'-~"~j:t~ '. ~ -, ~ "', ~~ .'~. ~ - : /'. ~\ ",}""""".~.x""';1i;,~",',b .!I,,,,' L'",.", ,.' \.':<"n;;;,I);j"WmRn1~;e~R.r:E"~U~ ". .' c, . " .~;i;.;~~!!!i~'~~~:';~~\;;!f~:'~~~'~;~~t~:'r ."\~1~JU,ftt~~~.,IFJ{A~1;Ji.~~~\t;':.;.~~~". ,:' ',' :.- :' .:, "~ . ~ . ,. .,', ~.~" ,,'~\ . tt~~~.,r~ ~ ,~~...z~~"4~:;tZ?=':i~1 ~,~~~}fl~,?(i.},,-;.},..&,:. n~~; '- l.:}:;4{;~ ..~. ,,",'~"1;~~ti.~~I:'J';:~:~~e~.{1._~ ;'ii:;~.r",;: ~'~':'Jch ,-';'...; ~,-.!!..::gf';, ~'<~'N~ ,,' "i.~'.' :" ,", ..~ ,/" ';'"17' 'h. .'" J' ': t;:~0, SUMMER FUN WITH LISA Learn how to choreograph your own dance routines, make dance costumes, apply stage and theater makeup, watch dance videos, plus learn new dance techniques in jazz, tap and ballet. No dance experience is necessary, however tap and ballet (or soft) shoes are required. This class is a very popular summer program. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8950 Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. 8 years old and up Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Conlin REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th AGES: FEE: TEEN BALLET Ballet is an artistic form characterized by grace and precision of movement and an elaborate formal technique. Many years of formal instruction are necessary to become an accomplished ballerina. However, in just a few lessons one can learn the basic ballet positions, movements, vocabulary, and techniques. Ballet or soft shoes are required. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8920 Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. 12-17 year olds Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Janelle Jolmson REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th AGES: FEE: LOCATION: FUNKY JAZZ You do not need a dance background or years of practice to learn how to dance like MC Hammer, Michael Jackson, or Paula Abduhl. In just a few short weeks you will be able to dance like the hottest stars. Jazz or ballet shoes are required. Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8930 Tuesdays 3:15-4:00 p.m. #8940 Thursdays 8:00-8:45 p.m. 8 years old and up Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Conlin & Tammy Krueger REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th DATES: AGES: FEE: BALLET FOR CIDLDREN Ballet is an artistic form characterized by grace and precision of movement and an elaborate fonnal technique. Many years of fonnal instruction are necessary to become an accomplished ballerina. However, in a just a few lessons one can learn the basic ballet positions, movements, vocabulary, and techniques. Ballet or soft shoes are required. Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8960 Wednesdays 5:15-6:00 p.m. 7-10 year olds Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Conlin REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th DATES: AGES: FEE: TEEN JAZZ This class will work on basic jazz techniques, turns, and leaps. A short routine will be learned to popular jazz music! Please register early for this class, as space is limited. Ballet or jazz shoes are required. Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8910 Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 p.m. 12-17 year olds Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Conlin REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th DATES: AGES: FEE: I <" ": ,'".. ~ ':.'>!':".' e:'.c.-:'~:'",,,, :-;'-"~::;'~':'3?"':'\~-tiis~'?:~~-:::"'" . .'..1.<,-:. .....<.. ~c)..;'; - ,. . _ >..: '-., Y'(),"f0LTB.~~~~.g~,,:., :":,,. .~.. C. : '. .' ': . . .'" ':. ':. ~~,~ #8200 THEATER CAMP SteppingStone Theater Camp is back by popular demand! It is an opportunity for youth to work together on the creation of an actual play. A professional artist from the SteppingStone Theater for Youth Development will work with the children to develop the characters, story line, plot, and dialogue for the play. The culmination of the week will be a performance for family and friends. Spaces are limited, so please register early! This event is~o-sponsored with District #719 Kids Company School-Aged Child Care'Program. DATE: Monday - Friday, August 15th-19th TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon AGES: 7-12 year olds FEE: $45.00 per child (includes instructors fees and daily snack) LOCATION: Hidden Oaks Middle School REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 3rd For Additional Summer Youth Art Classes - call Martha at 447-2185. TUMBLING CLASS This class is for the student who likes to tumble. We will spend time working on flexibility and straight acrobatics, including running tricks and controlled tricks. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th (five weeks) DAYS & TIME: #8970 Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m. 8 years old and up Resident: $23.00 Non-Resident: $28.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio, Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Krueger REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th AGES: FEE: There will be American Red Cross swimming lessons offered this summer at Sand Point Beach. There will be two sessions in July. Please watch the Prior Lake American for specific class offerings. All classes will be taught by certified instructors. ~ ~ ~ DAYCAMP FOR YOUTHS Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to Daycamp we go! Our energetic Camp Leaders want you to join them for a week of Daycamp FUN at Cleary Lake Park. This fun-filled week will be packed with arts and crafts, nature games, nature activities, swimming, and hiking. Among other things, each participant will get an opportunity to pitch a tent or try their hand at preparing their dinner over an open fire. We will meet Monday thru Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. Thursday to 11 :00 a.m. Friday for the overnight. This annual Daycamp is very popular, so please register early to avoid disappointment. Children should bring a sack lunch Monday - Wednesday. (Please note: except for the overnighter, the children will be separated into two groups for most of the week.) DATES & AGES: Session I; August 1st - 5th #8280 Red Camp 6-8 year olds #8285 Blue Camp 9-12 year olds Session II: August 8th - 12th #8290 Red Camp 6-8 year olds #8295 Blue Camp 9-12 year aIds TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Man-Weds.) 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Thur-Fri.) Resident: $36.00 per child Non-Resident: $41.00 per child (Includes: crafts, tent rental, staffing, program, food for Thursday's dinner & Friday's breakfast and a souvenir ballcap.) Cleary Lake Regional Park FEE: LOCATION: MINNESOTA TWINS YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC This summer marks the 34th year the Minnesota Twins have offered free youth baseball clinics. Twins clinics are aimed at teaching youngsters basic fundamentals such as hitting, fielding and pitching. The clinic is free, and open to boys and girls over the age of six. The format is broken down into two 1 1/2 hour sessions with the first focusing on kids 6-8 years old and the second featuring instruction for participants who are 9 years old or older. All participants are divided into three groups and rotated between hitting, fielding and pitching stations. No pre-registration is required. All participants need to do is report to Memorial Park with a glove. See you there! DATE: Friday, July 29th TIMES AND AGES: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (6-8 year oIds) 4:30-6:00 p.m. (9-16 year olds) FREE!!!!! Memorial Park Baseball Field (In case of rain, clinic will be held in the Prior Lake Senior High Gymnasium.) FEE: LOCATION: I' TENNIS LESSONS The Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering our popular summer tennis lessons. Tennis is an excellent summer activity, and once mastered, can become a valuable lifetime sport. All participants should wear tennis shoes, bring a racquet and three NEW tennis balls to class. (The tennis balls will not be returned.). BEGINNERS: Participants will learn basic forehand and backhand strokes, serving, rules and scoring. This class is for people who have never taken a class before, or for those who feel they need extra practice with the basics of the sport. INTERMEDlA TE: This class is designed for those who can consistently hit balls but would like to work on placement shots. Emphasis will be placed on game playing, net game, and the serve. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATES (ADULTS ONLY): This class is for those who have a strong background in the sport of tennis and who play the game regularly but would like some pointers to fine tune their technique. Emphasis will be on the strategy of game playing. New skills taught include the "lob" and the "overhead smash". DAYTIME YOUTH LESSONS (PLEASE NOTE: Classes meet Monday through Thursday, rain out days will be made up on Fridays.) SESSION I: June 13th - June 23rd Beginners: #8911 9:00 - 9:55 a.m. #8912 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. ~ Intennediates: #8913 11:00-11:55 a.m. 7-9 year olds 10-13 year olds 9-13 year olds 7-9 year olds 10-13 year olds 9-13 year olds 7-9 year olds 9-13 year olds 9-13 year olds Residents: $20.00 per person no. N~n-Residents: $25.00 per person uc N. Prior Lake Senior High Courts TORS: Emily Sickmann Terri Nevin EIGHTH ANNUAL PRIOR LAKE OPEN #8900 The "Prior Lake Tennis Open" is open to any child who took Tennis Lessons through the Parks and Recreation Department this summer. Children will be divided by age and ability. Refreshments and awards will be distributed throughout the tournament! Come try out the skills you learned in your lessons. DATES: TIME: AGES: FEE: LOCATION: Monday and Tuesday, July 25th-July 26th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 7 - 13 year olds $4.00 per child Prior Lake Senior High Courts EVENING YOUTH & ADULT LESSONS DATES: Lessons begin the week of June 13th and run through July 12th - 8 classes. (Please note - there will be no classes on July 4th and 5th). TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS: Beginners: #8941 5:00-5:55 p.m. 7-9 year olds #8942 6:00-6:55 p.m. 10-13 year olds #8943 7:00-7:55 p.m. Adults MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Intermediates: #8'44 5:00-5:55 p.m. 9-13 year olds #8945 6:00-6:55 p.m. Adults Advanced Intermediates: #8946 7:00-7:55 p.m. Adults FEE: Resident: $20.00 per person Non-Resident: $25.00 per person LOCATION: Prior Lake Senior High Courts INSTRUCTORS: Emily Sickmann Terri Nevin PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT I I This program is an opportunity for the children of Prior Lake to participate in daily SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES that take place, in most cases, within walking distance from their own homes. The registration fee covers: Arts & Crafts, Games, Sports, Stories, and FUN!!! DATES: Wednesday, June 15th - Wednesday, July 27th - Playgrounds meet Monday - Thursday - Special Event Days vary 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. 6-12 year olds (Children must have completed kindergarten or be 6 years old. SORRY ~ NO EXCEPTIONS Residents: $20.00 per child Non-Residents: $25.00 per child (Fee includes: Official Parks and Recreation t-shirt and water bottle, craft supplies, and lunch at the Blast-off Picnic.) The optional weekly special events are offered at additional fees. Please see below. TIME: AGES: FEE: LOCATION: #8810 #S820 #8830 #S840 #8850 #8860 Memorial Park Oakland Beach Park Willows Park Fish Point Park Lions Sand Point Beach Raspberry Ridge Park WEATHER POLICY: If it is raining at 12:15 p.m., Summer Playgrounds will be cancelled for the day. If the weather becomes threatening while in session, the children will be sent home. Weather questions can be answered by calling the Recreation Hotline at 447-4241, Ext.4. SCHEDULE OF WEEKLY SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS WEEK 1: BLAST-OFF BEACH PARTY - Wednesday, June 15th - 12:30.2:30 p.m. . FREE - Memorial Park ADMISSION IS FREE for all registered playground participants! Come join the fun at the kick-off Beach Party. Activities will include a picnic lunch, games, and a 1 :45 p.m. concert by "Bob the Beachcomber". WEEK 2: PENNY CARNIVAL - Friday, June 24th -11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - FREE (but bring your pennies) . Memorial Park Come on down to Memorial Park for the Summer Playgrounds annual Penny Carnival. There will be games, a spook house, and loads of fun! A lunch of hot dogs, chips and a drink will be available for purchase. WEEK 3: TWINS GAME #8210 - Thursday, June 30th - 10:30 a.m. - After Game - (Usually one hour after game ends) - $6.00 per child - Advanced Registration Required - Pick-up at each park The Minnesota Twins will be taking on the Texas Rangers at the Metrodome. The fee is $6.00 per person and includes a game ticket and bus transportation. PLEASE NOTE: The Metrodome does NOT allow food or beverages to be brought in to the stadium. WEEK 4: BIKE HIKE TO CLEARY LAKE #8220 - Friday, July 8th . 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - $2.00 per person . Memorial Park - Advanced Registration Required Join us as we take a bike hike from Memorial Park to Cleary Lake for a day of games, swimming, lunch and fun! The $2.00 covers the cost of the cook out lunch. This two-way trip will be escorted by the Prior Lake Police Department. ~_____-A<.._"""""""""._~___"_~~""""_,___",_,~_,,,,,,,,,",.,~.,.~.- BEA VER MOUNTAIN WATERSLIDE - Friday, July 15th - 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. . $9.00 per person - Advanced Registration Required - Pick-up at each park Come along to the Beaver Mountain Waterslide! The $9.00 fee includes unlimited watersliding and one round of mini-golf. Don't miss out on the fun! WEEK 5: #S230 WEEK 6: PRIOR LAKE FIRE AND RESCUE #8240 SAFETY CAMP - Friday, July 22nd -10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - FREE - Limit of 150 Children - Advanced Registration Required - Lions Sand Point Beach The Prior Lake Fire and Rescue Safety Camp is a fun and informative way to spend a summer day. Please see the write- up on the front page of this brochure. WEEK 7: SHAKOPEE POOL #S250 - Wednesday, July 27th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - $8.00 per person - Advanced Registration Required - Pick up at each park The last special event of the summer will be at the Shakopee Pool and Waterslide. The $8.00 fee covers the admission to the pool, unlimited waterslides, and bus transportation. - T I "-r----.. ~ ... TOT LOT Calling all TOTS! Come join us in your neighborhood park for LOTS of fun. Tot Lot meets twice a week for arts and crafts, music, and games. Spaces are limited, so please register early. DATES: June 15th - July 28th (Tot Lot will NOT meet on June 30th or July 4th) 9:30 - 11 :30 a.moo 3 - 5 ye~r olds (Participants must be toilet trained) DAYS AND LOCATIONS: Mondays and Wednesdays Lions Sand Point Beach #S310 Fish Point Park #S320 Memorial Park #S330 Willows Park #S340 TIME: AGES: Tuesdays and Thursdays Lions Sand Point Beach #S350 Fish Point Park #S360 Oakland Beach #S370 Island View Park #S380 FEE: Resident: $16.00 Non-Resident $21.00 (Fee includes a Parks and recreation t-shirt, arts and crafts, and a daily snack.) ********************* There will also be a Field Trip to COMO ZOO on Thursday, July 28th for an additional $4.00 fee. Watch for more information as the summer progresses. ,j\. J:.... ,.41 .~,~v \/~ 'S/ .~J'l ,r.., \, ( j 'I' l-l:~=:~-;l~. \/ ~ r'rl~~ ~/' lr;;~~~?1l"~\' ----J .", ~ r '~'''Vi t::> 0.V ./ I ~: "f -r' 'fY.. V'f~ .J>'. ]. i ; 1. 1 ~ ~t'..~:-:"J! '~J'.~ .:)-' ~ \rt:~~ ~ AnI. \ IV ~ ~,V\y ~l l\J ~\ " ", ~ ~p~- 1T~ J)r~\ (......"'if '.'\'? c;L "';;~d"l"",.....J~4,'-;~ "- TUMBLING AND FUN These classes are designed to introduce boys and girls aged 3-5 basic tumbling skills. The tumbling portion of the class is spent working on balance, coordination, strength and flexibility as well as basic tumbling stunts. The "fun" portion of the class gives the child an opportunity to participate in various group learning activities. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) #S510 Tuesdays 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:40 p.m. Thursdays 9:45 - 10:25 a.moo 3-5 year olds Resident: $20.00 Non-Resident: $25.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Conlin and Janelle Johnson REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th TIMES: #S520 #S530 AGES: FEE: PRE-DANCE FOR TOTS "Pre-Dance for Tots" is designed for children who have taken Tumbling and Fun, but who aren't quite ready or aren't old enough to participate in the Dance Program. In addition to working on the basic dance movements, tots will work on balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Children are required to wear ballet and tap shoes. This is not a progressive program. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) TIMES: #S610 Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. #S620 Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. #S630 Thursdays 9:00 - 9:45 a.moo AGES: 3-5 year olds (Please note: 3 year olds must have taken at least one session of Tumbling and Fun) FEE: Resident: $23.00 Non-Resident: $28.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio-Priordale Mall INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Conlin and Janelle Johnson REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th ~______,_...-...--......,~__........__........._~._.>.""".,__ "'_''''__~'_'~_"''_'_''_''_''M''_________~______~~''_ I #8410 SCIENCE MUSEUM & OMNI THEATER Come along as the Parks and Recreation Department takes an adult trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota. We will spend the fIrst half of the morning browsing through the exhibit halls. There is plenty to see at this museum, including a fascinating exhibit on our very own State of Minnesota. After the browsing, we will see an Omni Theater presentation titled "Antarctica." Following this busy morning, we will stop at the Old Country Buffet for an all you can eat lunch. This is defInitely a trip you don't want to miss! Tuesday, June 28th 8:45 a.m. - 1 :45 p.m. Adults $15.00 per person (Includes Museum and Omni Ticket, Buffet Lunch, and bus transportation) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 21st DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE: #S430 TAYLORS FALLS BOAT TRIP & LUNCH There is nothing like a summer paddle boat ride in mid-August. On this trip we will take a scenic seven mile boat tour along the St. Croix River. After the boat tour, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Dalles House Restaurant in Taylors Falls. Please register early, as space for this trip is limited. Thursday, August 18th 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adults $23.00 per person (Includes boat trip, lunch, and bus transportation to and from Taylors Falls) The bus picks-up and drops-off at the Municipal Parking Lot and at Prior Manor REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 8th DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE: LOCATION: LAKE SUPERIOR FALL FOILAGE TRIP In cooperation with Sunshine Travel, the Parks and Recreation Department is offering a three day/two night trip to the Lake Superior area to view the beautiful fall foilage. We will travel by deluxe motorcoach and stay at one of the many fine hotels in the region. Some of the trip highlights include: Lake Superior's North Shore, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Ferry Boat Ride, Guided Tour of Madeline Island, Historic Museum, Apple Orchard Tour, Canal Park Marine Museum, Aerial Lift Bridge, and the Fairlawn Museum. For more detailed information about this trip, please attend a FREE travel show at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24th at Prior Manor, or contact City Hall at 447-4230 for a free brochure! DATES: FEE: September 25th - 27th $229.00 per person (Double Occup.) PLEASE REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED!! #8420 ORDWAY MUSIC THEATRE The Sound of Music One of the best-loved family musicals of all time returns with Marie Osmond as the irresistible Maria von Trapp. Rodgers and Hammerstein's glorious score, features "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Eddelweiss" and "Do-Re-Mi," is back to warm audiences' hearts and bring the theatre alive with The Sound of Music. These tickets are superb, lower-level seats. Please register early, as space is limited. Don't miss out on this incredible theater experience. Tuesday, July 19th 6:30 - 11 :00 p.m.. Adults $45.00 per person (Includes theater ticket and bus transportation) The bus picks-up and drops-off at the Municipal Parking Lot and Prior Manor REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 22nd DATE: TIME: AGE: FEE: LOCATION: BEGINNING TEEN AND ADULT TAP CLASSES It's easy, it's enjoyable, and it's great exercise! Best of all, no past dance experience is required. You will have loads of fun while you learn. During the class you will learn basic tap fundamentals including a small tap routine. Tap shoes are required. DATES: Classes begin the week of June 20th and run through the week of July 18th. (five weeks) DAYS & TIMES: #8980 Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Teens and Adults Resident: $23.00 Non-Resident: $28.00 LOCATION: Dance Studio, Priordale Mall INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Krueger REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 16th AGE: FEE: BRANSON AND ARKANSASOZARKSTRIP Join the Parks and Recreation Department and Sunshine Travel as we venture south to Branson, Missouri. This five day/four night motorcoach tour departs on November 26th and returns on November 30th. This exciting trip includes the following sightseeing attractions: Soji Tabuchi Show, Mel Tillis Theater, Anne Murray Show, Presleys' Music Jubilee, The Great Passion Play, Christ of the Ozarks Statue, Sea of Galilee Walking Tour, Thomcrown Chapel, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Precious Moments Village, Harry S. Truman Library, Botanical Gardens, Iowa State Capitol, and much, much more! For more information on this trip, please attend a FREE travel show at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th at Prior Manor, or contact City Hall for a free brochure at 447-4230. DATES: FEE: December 13th - 17th $449.00 per person (Double Occup.) 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