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Report from Recreation �roc�ra�a� Supervisor, �����r� ���c�� <br />Preschool Offerings <br />Increased programming began with the addition of a preschool series. Summer preschool <br />programs reflect established offerings provided for older youth, includinq; <br />."themed playground �7���g���r�" with an age appropriate twist to accommodate <br />preschool families. Expanded program locations offered in neighborhood parks that <br />have play structures designed specifically for this age group. <br />.. create program curriculums to coincide with the theory of play, community, and <br />relationship building that is so important to preschool development. <br />. focus on fun. <br />: encourage the development of large and small motor skills, encouraged socialization <br />with the opportunity to meet new friends, and learn something new. <br />With this mission in mind, staff transferred the principles of the successful summer <br />programs into similar offerings during the school year. Staff designed sport sampler series, <br />story book activities, and a theme based play programs. These preschool programs were <br />enthusiastically received by the community. <br />Youth Programs <br />The recreation management team identified areas <br />opportunity and ways to create unique sources of <br />revenue. Staff developed an outline "Parties in the <br />Park" which would extend current birthday party <br />options held at the Skating Center and HANC into our <br />park shelters and gym's. Birthday parties were hosted <br />at Acorn Park, Brimh�il and Central Park Gyms. <br />Feedback from the party celebrity and guests was <br />overwhelmingly positive for the completely customized <br />events that created life/ong memories one party a t a time. <br />I n the winter, we collaborated with the Cities of Maplewood and Little Canada to offer the <br />tri-city Indoor Floor Hockey Challenge. The program was held on Saturdays for k-a '� <br />graders, parents volunteered as coaches, each city hosted games throughout the season. <br />Summer-time is Sports-time in Roseville. Roller Hockey Camps were added at the Oval, <br />579 received instruction in weekday youth t-ball, soccer, and combo with an additional 91 <br />children participating on Saturdays. <br />Rymer Hadley Center joined the programming efforts in collaboration for arts, music and <br />drama camps and classes. New programs included guitar lessons, Music for Tots, and <br />weekend music education offerings for 109 students during the school year and 152 in <br />summer drama camps. 2004 was a very successful year of artistic exposures for Roseville <br />area youth. <br />The summer months were busier than ever in Roseville! <br />_ .: 24 kids rented a table at the Kids Stuff Sale. Despite the rain, sales were good. <br />� 56 participants attended lacrosse camps. <br />;r 99 youth participated in the theme based Knock Around Club in a variety of local <br />neighborhood parks, and <br />�t. hundreds of youth attended weekly puppet shows. <br />3� <br />