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Arden Hills Park and Recreation • Summer Playground Evaluation 1986 Cheryl Fregeau Program Supervisor The summer playground operated from June 16 - July 25, a total of six weeks. June 12 and 13 were spent in orientation and a workshop. As last year, we attended the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association workshop in Lakeville, MN. The workshop was beneficial; the leaders came away with fun ideas to implement into their weekly planners. This summer our staff consisted of seven people. The four leaders were Mary Klonderman Pam Johnson, Lisa Hultman and Sean Thomas. Amy Kostishack and Beth Hjortaas were hired as assistants. Allan Elfert and Elizabeth Lapinski volunteered to help out at the parks with higher registrations. Their efforts were greatly appreciated. PROGRAM The summer programs were held at Cummings Park, Floral Park, Valentine Hills School and Hazelnut Park. The Tiny Tots program ran from 9:30 - 11:30 in the morning for ages 4-6 years old. Morning activities included a craft, games, songs, stories and play time on the equipment. Afternoon sessions were held at the same parks form 1:00 - 4:00 and catered to ages 7-12. In addition to games and crafts, special events were planned to liven up each week. 1986 Park Registration a.m. p.m. Floral 39 36 Cummings 32 16 Hazelnut 14 21 Valentine 54 22 a.m. total 137 p.m. total 95 232 ADVENTURE TRIPS These weekly field trips were the highlight of each week. Below is a list of the field trips and a financial report for each one. Bus fees almost doubled this summer due to higher insurance rates for bus companies. Two field trips we rented vans because it was much cheaper. Next year's All Day field trips could be geared to the younger ages (7-10) . Apple River, which once was a favorite, had the poorest attendance of all the trips. There has been a turn over in age groups. Many afternoon kids are coming from the tiny tots.