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Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />The City typically hires 15 playground leaders for the programs and field trips. Hiring of staff <br />typically takes place in March and April. <br />Ability to socially distance: Although these classes are generally held outside, given the ages of <br />the children and the activities, it may be difficult to accommodate social distancing or other <br />guidelines unless the programs were modified. Social distancing can be achieved once the program <br />is changed to fit within current Minnesota guidelines. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />A. Should the City offer the playground program this summer? <br />B. Should the City offer the field trips this summer? <br /> <br />2. YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES <br />The City offers four t-ball/baseball leagues and four soccer leagues. The ages of t-ball/baseball <br />range from three years old to fourth grade. The ages of the soccer leagues range from four years <br />old to sixth grade. These leagues are run in cooperation with Mounds View, New Brighton and <br />Shoreview. The seasons run from June to July. <br />Ability to socially distance: Although these leagues are generally held outside, given the ages of <br />the children and the activities it may be difficult accommodate social distancing or other guidelines <br />unless the programs were modified. Social distancing can be achieved once the program is changed <br />to fit within current Minnesota guidelines. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />A. Should the City offer the youth sports leagues this summer? <br /> <br />3. CAMPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS <br />The City typically offers numerous camps and classes in the spring and summer seasons. Some of <br />these camps include: drama and theater, tennis lessons, and preschool sports classes. All of these <br />programs are held outdoors with the exception of the drama camps (the drama camps can be held <br />outdoors). <br />In the spring, the City offers its annual Spring Egg Hunt. This is a popular event held at Cummings <br />Park for children ages 1-12. The egg hunt is the largest special event offered by the City and usually <br />has a participation of over 100 children. <br />Ability to socially distance: Although these camps and events are generally held outside, given the <br />ages of the children and the activities it may be difficult to accommodate social distancing or other <br />guidelines unless the programs were modified. Social distancing can be achieved once the program <br />is changed to fit within current Minnesota guidelines. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />A. Should the City offer youth camps this summer? <br />B. Should the City offer the Spring Egg Hunt this spring?