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Summer Spectacular has evolved into the best kept secret in Roseville staff added; o pre- and post- camp offerings to accommodate working families and extended the program from 6 weeks to 11 weeks. 0 13 k��' graders took part in pre-camp, 33 in the post week camp, and 42 enjoyed the full summer program. One big addition was the partnership developed between Roseville Area Schools and Parks and Recreation to offer an all-day opportunity for youth participating in the summer'TOPS" program, Summer Spectacular supplemented the school programs as a before and after care site. Staff jointly arranged pick up and drop off for the students and TOPS provided site busing options as well. The end of summer carnival was open to the public, adding an additional 36 participants and named Summer Jamboree. Parents and staff worked together to customize schedules, develop curriculum "options", and provide extended care until 6pm. Parents consistently wrote thank you notes praising staff for the organization, communication, and exciting activities that occurred throughout the summer. During the school year, we worked closely with school age child care opportunities to expand programming locations to schools other than Central Park and Brimhall. V� added sports instruction at Falcon Heights, Emmet D Williams, and Parkview and included lacrosse programs, Cheer Extreme Clinics, and a sports sampler. The after school cheerleading program performed at a RAHS Varsity Basketball half time show, each participant was recognized and made to feel special as the were individually introduced to the crowd. Teen Scene The biggest development in Roseville this year was the Teen Scene, expanded relationships with a number of organizations resulting in the production, support and promotion of teen programs and offerings. Through involvement with local healthy youth initiatives; LINC, Ramsey County Library, Roseville Area Schools, Northwest Youth and Family Services, YMCA, and local faith based organizations, opportunities evolved and thrived. This team of "doers" developed a communication piece to "get the word out" to promote existing happenings and new offerings. o Recreation staff connected with Ramsey County Library and Roseville Area Schools to utilize a youth list serve where events are emailed to youth, parents, and area C 0 organizations. Added a leadership in training program, L.I.T., to promote leadership based activities for area youth, to encourage volunteerism within existing programs. Participants are expected to attend training sessions and serve as motivated leaders. Participants develop work experience and serve as a roll model to younger youth. O�al�Eeen resulted from a challenge by City Council and Commission members to provide a teen dance and/or teen activities during non-school times. The planning team snowballed the existing Battle of the Bands event and scheduled the elite bands to �� - perform at Ovalteen as well as a DJ, provide a . � variety of inflatables, and vendors. OVA�teen '�, ', �-- was funded by North Suburban Youth ��. � ,� .�'� Foundation and was made possible by Commission volunteers. r Partnered with local teen program providers to offer a Teen Lock I n at the YMCA. Participants played at the Y and hung out at the Library for a night filled with fun. t;�l J�� . �,;�:�.�c.:� �r ' . . .. . :••'•':r'r��