2021-07-13 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Agenda Packet Published

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Parks and Recreation Update July 2021 Recreation Staff Report: Co-Ed Youth Flag Football: The Flag Football league which staff partnered with the Anacortes Football League, ended June 11th. The 5-week program focused on teaching the fundamentals of the sport. The program served children 1st-7th grade, with modified programing to meet state guidelines. Thanks to the Anacortes High School Football Team for helping out with the program. Pee Wee Baseball: We had 73 participants sign up for the Pee Wee Baseball program. The Pee Wee baseball program serves to teach 4–6-year-olds the fundamentals of baseball in a fun and safe environment. The program was adapted to meet state health guidelines. The program was held at the Storvik Park Ball field which provides plenty of space for the program to spread out and give parents/spectators a good opportunity to watch the kids in action. Youth Volleyball Camp: The Anacortes High School Volleyball Coaches and Team put on a camp through APRD on June 8, 10, & 11. The turnout was great with 32 participants! The AHS Volleyball coaches and players were very organized and the kids who participated had a blast. We had a last-minute facility scheduling change when the middle school was not available, and camp had to be moved out to Fidalgo Elementary. But the school district was accommodating. Participants received a camp t-shirt as part of their registration fee. Thanks again to Coach Swapp and her players for putting together the camp! Tots in the Park: In this new toddler program, staff planned outdoor activities for toddlers and their parents out at Washington park. The program was designed to provide a safe alternative to our indoor parent child activities. The participants made crafts, had guided exploration, and played fun games. The library partnered with staff on this program to bring a kids Storytime to end each class. We had 14 children sign up for this activity. Night Out at the Park: Night out at the park is an adapted version of kid’s night out that was last offered in 2019. The program planned an evening of outdoor fun for the participants including crafts, hiking, sports, and snacks. We had 21 participants participate in this activity. The program took place at Washington Park. Survivor Camp: Staff has brought back the popular Survivor camp program for 2021. We have filled capacity for both sessions starting June 28th and July 12th. The four-day camp leads children through various teambuilding and competitive activities. We normally have a waitlist for each session and this year was no exception. Recreation Coordinator, Travis Anderson, did a great job figuring out a way to get as many kids into the program as possible, while maintaining a high- quality program. In the summer of 2022, we would like to offer more sessions but would need to hire more seasonal staff to do this. Senior Center Social Cafe: On Thursday, June 17, the recreation staff coordinated with senior center staff to provide a social event outside to celebrate the future opening of the Senior Center scheduled to take place in July. The event started at 10am, refreshments were served, and the weather was great. Several of the Seniors were very excited to see friends they had not socialized (in person) with for over a year. The ukulele group, half-notes, played several songs and it felt like the center was never closed. Many of them are very excited the doors to the center will be opening back up. Girls Youth Basketball: the Anacortes High School Girls Basketball Coaches and Players hosted a girls basketball camp from, June 28 – 30 at the Anacortes Middle School Gym. After a very warm first day the participants did a great job learning and soaking up skills that were being taught. Thanks again to Coach Dunham and the high school players. All the participants we saw were having a great time! Art Camp/Class: Julene Connon, long time Summer Art Camp instructor for us is back this summer to teach a full slate of youth and adult classes the first week of classes took place from June 28 – July 1 at the Depot. The Youth Classes had 32 participants, Teen classes had a 10, and Adult Classes had 4. Recreation staff was very pleased with the participation numbers, especially since the class was not advertised in the Summer A-Town Publication. We have another week of classes scheduled for mid-July. Skyhawks Tennis Camp: APRD has been partnering with Skyhawks sports for over 20 years and they have been able to provide some sport camps that we have not been able to provide due to limited resources. Tennis has been one of those camps. The camp took place the week of June 28 – July 2. There were three sessions of classes taught for ages 4 to 8 years old. Each session was full. Skyhawks Sports will be back later in the summer to offer some more camps. Sailing Classes: June 28th also marked the new era of the partnership with Anacortes Waterfront Alliance to offer Learn to Sail Classes for the community. The first week was a beginner class however throughout the summer beginner and