Rethinking After-school RecreationRethinking After-school Recreation
What to do when everything is changing.
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Vying for Their Attention
Program Competition
School-based afterschool programs: ASES/ASART (900+ part.); Woodcraft Rangers (approx. 1,200 part.)
Other agencies: Asian Pacific Family Center, Rosemead Youth Leadership,
My Spot, etc.
Other school-based activities: Muscatel Science Olympiad, Rythmax, Savannah Choir, etc.
Rosemead Library
Academic Services
Private tutoring agencies
Centers in Rosemead:
Advance Tutoring Center, Midpath Academy, Gateway Education Center, iKids Learning Center
In-home: Tutoringsangabriel.com, Care.com
Chinese Schools
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Vying for Their Attention (cont.)
Technology
Cable TV (hundreds of channels)
Internet (ever increasing access to information)
Video Games/Internet gaming
Social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Skype, Meebo,
Digg, IM)
Web-based video/radio (i.e., Spotify, Youtube, Vimeo, Pandora, Last FM)
Proliferation of cell phones, computers, and digital devices
Web-based tutoring: Khan Academy, LA County
Library Helpline, Tutor.com), etc.
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Biggest Bang for the Buck (and other resources)
Recreation Department Resources
Budget
2008: $3.41 Million
2014: $2.32 Million
Staffing
2008: 12 FT; 18 3-Q; 145 PT
2014: 10* FT; 7 3-Q; 78 PT
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We’re Changing Too
Recreation Department Program Changes (2008 – 2014)
Afterschool Recreation 12 school sites (24 staff) to 3 park sites* (12 staff)
Preschool: 4 (8 staff) sites to 2 (4 staff)
Expanded
use of RAC (year-round) and Splash (summer) as a result of renovations
Expanded the number of instructional class offerings
Initiated picnic shelter rentals
Initiated Tiny Tot Sports
Additional
annual events: Lunar New Year, July 4th Parade, summer concerts (4), Fall Fiesta, Christmas Tree Lighting, Young Americans, Summer Survival Campout
* Part-time staff costs for current
program: $44,800/yr.
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What We’re Seeing
The numbers aren’t what they used to be…
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Average Daily Attendance
Current registered attendance (Spring):
Rosemead Park (8)
Garvey Park (9)
Sports Complex: (6)
PT Costs: $249/day
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Community Survey
280 Respondents
141 residents
105 non-residents
34 Declined to state
Languages:
183 English
63 Chinese
30 Spanish
4 Vietnamese
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Q.2 Where respondents participate
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Q.10 Respondents needs and their importance
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What We Propose
Changing with the Community
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After-school Recreation—Reduce to 1 Site
Civic Center/RCRC
Monday – Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.
Variety of indoor/outdoor activities including recreation, academic (computer lab, volunteer tutors, etc.), and social
Benefits
Variety
of amenities: RCRC Youth Room, Computer Lab, Library, Splash Pad, Open Space
Continues to provide afterschool recreation services
Addresses changes in and needs of community including
academics and technology
Better focuses limited resources
No cost (some exceptions)
Reduces current program expenditures by $30,000
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After-school Recreation—Reduce to 2 Sites
Rosemead and Garvey Parks
Monday – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
Variety of traditional activities
Benefits
No cost
Continues to provide afterschool recreation services
Better focuses limited
resources
Reduces current program expenditures by $15,000
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City-wide Sports
Offer 4 to 5 seasons of varied sports
May include skills workshops and camps
Hosted at parks and gyms in Rosemead
Monday–Thursday evenings and Saturdays
2-3 days weekly participation
(practices and games)
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City-wide Sports (cont.)
Benefits
Low cost ($40 residents)
Includes season, shirt/jersey, and award
Compare to AYSO ($90 – $145); RYA ($85 – $145+); Rebels Football ($125 or $175)
Increased parent/family involvement
(volunteer dependent)
2 Coaches and Team Mom per team and 2 team events per season
Provides broad and flexible athletic/fitness opportunities—Basketball, Flag Football, T-Ball/Softball,
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, Volleyball, Splash Ball/Water Polo, Badminton
Schedule avoids conflicts with other programs and gives all Rosemead youth program access
More playing time
10-game
regular season with minimum 50% mandated playing time
Focuses on learning/de-emphasizes competition
Costs one-third of current after-school recreation program and generates revenue
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Tiny Tot Sports
What ‘s next?
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Any Questions?
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