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Home My WebLink AboutWinter Recreation Programs CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1994 Winter Recreation Programs Submitted by: Bret Woodson, Recreation Supervisor (5/1/94) TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Winter Brochure A. New Format B. Copy of Brochure II. Program Details A. Family Activities B. Tot Activities C. Youth Activities D. Adult Trips E. Adult Crafts F. Dance Activities III. Program Evaluations A. Explanation on process B. Copy of Program Evaluation Form IV. Expenses / Revenue Breakdown A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet ~.. .....,.&."'...,,"'....1..1....'" ""'^" '-".&..&."".....0 .A. .L~~w. U~t' nu.o v.1.1.,",,~vu '-'.I.I. ..a.U1w'CJU.a.~ LVI. yvuu~~ I. Winter Brochure ~ A. New Format This was the first time that the city combined the newsletter and the recreation brochure into one document. This was done to save money as well as improve the lines of communication between the city and the residents. The Wavelength / Recreation brochure will be published four times throughout the year according to the appropriate The last event of the week was a trip to the Chaska Community Center. This trip is always well attended during the winter months when the kids want to go swimming. On this trip there were 60 kids who enjoyed the gymnasium, swimming pool, and waterslides! The pool is fully staffed with lifeguards to ensure safety of the participants. An arts and craft instructor taught the decorated tennis shoe class. This was the same individual who teaches the adult craft classes. The other three day trips were chaperoned by a combination of college students and Student Advisory Council members (S.A.C.). The S.A.C. members are high school students who are proven leaders that are looking for challenging experience before entering college. This group is supervised by Leanne Weyrauch of I.S.D. #719. Overall there were 178 kids who participated in the weeks events. Positive feedback was heard throughout the week in regards to the variety of activities planned. D. Adult Activities Four trips were offered for adults during the winter months. A majority of the trip participants are senior citizens, some of which live in Prior Manor. Only three of the trips were successful programs. A trip to the Seventh Place Theatre to see "On Borrowed Time" starring Dave Moore was cancelled due to lack of participants. The most well attended trip was a day at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota (57). This trip has always been quite popular even though Mystic Lake is so close to home. The trip was reasonably priced to attract as many participants as possible. The fee included motorcoach transportation and a buffet lunch at Grand Casino. The Old Log Theater has always been a popular spot for Prior Lake Groups. It is affordable and very entertaining. This particular trip _ _ .. _ _ .._ ...... .. ., T"II' yl ,. II E. Adult Crafts The adult craft classes are still a popular offering. This season, four classes were offered and three classes were successful. All of these classes take place in the city hall council chambers. The class creating a "Eucalyptus Swag" was attended by 11 participants, which is theniaximum number allowed per class. In addition to the swag class, two "Spanish Moss Heart" classes were offered and attended by 11 and 5 respectively. The two classes that had to be cancelled due to lack of enrollment were the "Paper Twist Doll" and the "Raffia Bunny" class. F. Dance Activities The participants of the progressive dance program were offered a chance to attend a dance workshop at the Priordale Mall Dance Studio. The instructor of the program was a woman from Las Vegas, Nevada. She has danced with the Miss America Performing Troupe for over two years and is currently performing for MGM in Las Vegas. The workshop was made available to those dancers in 4th - 9th grade. The City of Prior Lake Dance Program does not require participants to attend dance workshops, but interested individuals are encouraged to do so if they wish. 20 dancers participated in the program. Other than the progressive dance program, there were two other activities offered during the winter. These particular classes are offered each season due to their popularity. The rust one "Tumbling & Fun" allows boys and girls age 3 - 5 the chance to learn basic tumbling skills. Emphasis is placed on balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. The season total of participants for this program was 26. "Pre- Dance" for tots age 3 - 5 is the next step after the tumbling class. This program is used as a stepping stone to the progressive dance program. Basic dance movements are learned and each participant is required to wear ballet and tap shoes. 15 tots participated in the program. '~~~''''''''''''''''''''~--__~~_~_'_'';'__"'''____'''___''''h ,,""--",,-,. ,. "--""--- i'--"~----'-"~ '" ~_'-""""~+-~"~.._--~.__._.~_......""-~,..~-~,~-,~,,.~...".-----..........._""""~._...,._"'.- ""'''--",._,--_.~-,...,_... _..._.,.~+~_....,--_._~ ill. Program Evaluations A. Explanation of Process Starting with the 1994 Winter Programs, a new "Program Evaluation Form" was used to solicit input from the users of the recreation programs. The form is brief and to the point, allowing participants to fill out the form in a timely manner and still receive valuable information. The information received in the program evaluations is used to help decide upon which programs to offer, the appropriate level of supervision, and any new ideas or program ideas that people would like to participate in but are not currently being offered. It is always important to make sure that the City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department is offering the programs, trips, activities, and events that the residents enjoy. B. Copy of Program Evaluation Form ~ A copy of the "Program Evaluation Form" IS included on the following page. ~, City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Program Evaluation Form Please use this form to critique our current program offerings or to suggest any new program ideas that you may have. Your input is greatly appreciated. Name of Program: Date of Program: Please use the following scale to answer questions 1 - 3 by circling the appropriate number. (5-strongly agree, 4-agree, 3-no comment, 2-disagree, I-strongly disagree) 1. The program was well organized and met my expectations. I Comments: 2. The ch~.eeron(s) or pr9gram superviS2!(s) was helpf~!, courteous, and responsible. . I . . Comments: 3. I really~njoyed the pr2gram and would recommend it to others. 1;1 Comments: 4. What did you like best about the program? 5. What did you like least about the program? 6. What programs, trips or activities would you like to see offered by the City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department.? THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR IDEAS AND COMMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT 447-4230 EXT. 221. IPLEASE RETURN TO: City of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department 4629 Dakota Street S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 "BWEVL" _"_,_,_'__0"',,,,____,_____ _, __'u, __,__,_,,_____,__ ___~' .'______~m.._.'_.___,._............._._---..- IV. Expenses I Revenue Breakdown A. Summary of Breakdown Sheet The financial information on the following page shows each program and the number of participants. It also shows the program revenue, program expenses, and the profit I loss breakdown. There were approximately 868 people who participated in the 1994 winter programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. The total profit I loss breakdown for the programs show an 11.6% profit margin. It is the intention of the department to keep this number between 10 and 15 percent to cover administrative and miscellaneous costs associated with the programs. This number will fluctuate by season and also by the number of free programs offered (i.e. Community Sledding Party). B. Copy of Breakdown Sheet A copy of the profit I loss breakdown sheet is included on the following page. ,---. , Name ofPro~ram (#'s) Income E"Penses Profit/Loss Totals ADULT CRAFTS Eucalyptus Swag 11 $210.00 $175.50 +$34.50 Spanish Moss Heart 11 $121.00 $76.50 +$44.50 Spanish Moss Heart 5 $55.00 $46.00 +$9.00 TOTALS: 27 $386.00 $298.00 +$88.00 ADULT TRIPS On Borrowed Time 0 $----.-- $----. -- $----. -- Grand Casino Trip 57 $399.00 $366.00 +$33.00 Old Log Theater 18 $360.00 $375.50 -$15.50 Sprin~ Flin~ 30 $420.00 $406.92 +$13.08 TOTALS: 105 $1,179.00 $1,148.42 +$30.58 TOT ACTIVITIES Children's Museum 33 $132.00 $87.50 +$44.50 Tricia and The Toons 95 $209.00 $300.00 -$91.00 Fun Station 19 $76.00 $150.00 -$74.00 TOTALS: 147 $417.00 $542.50 -$125.50 YOUTH ACTIVITIES Welch Village 0 $----. -- $----. -- $----. -- Decorated Shoes 5 $40.00 $34.00 +$6.00 Skateville & Circus 63 $624.00 $632.50 -$8.50 Science Museum 50 $400.00 $352.50 +$47.50 Chaska Center Trip 60 $420.00 $321.97 +$98.03 TOTALS: 178 $1,484.00 $1,340.97 +$143.03 DANCE ACTIVITIES Dance Workshop 20 $700.00 $764.00 -$64.00 Tumbling & Fun 26 $722.00 $236.25 +$485.75 Pre-Dance 15 $485.00 $157.50 +$327.50 TOTALS: 61 $1,907.00 $1,157.50 +$749.50 FAMILY ACTIVITIES Community Sledding 350 $000.00 $327.17 -$327.17 (Budgeted Activity)