Rethinking After-school Recreation What to do when everything is changing.

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

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.

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

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.

What We’re Seeing The numbers aren’t what they used to be…

Average Daily Attendance 2013-14 Sports Complex Garvey Park Rosemead Park Sep 9 19 20 Oct 24 22 Nov 23 21 17 Dec 13 Jan 11 16 14 Feb 7 Daily Avg. 18 Average Daily Attendance Current registered attendance (Spring): Rosemead Park (8) Garvey Park (9) Sports Complex: (6) PT Costs: $249/day

Community Survey 280 Respondents Languages: 141 residents 105 non-residents 34 Declined to state Languages: 183 English 63 Chinese 30 Spanish 4 Vietnamese

Q.2 Where respondents participate Activity Participated Aquatics (swim class, lap swim, swim team) 51 Youth sports (Tiny Tots, Afterschool) 33 Instructional Class (dance, art, etc.) 30 Adult sports 27 Senior lunch program/class/club/event 53 Afterschool recreation program 18 Rosemead Preschool 20 Garvey Preschool 11 Other: Tutoring, excursions 17

Q.10 Respondents needs and their importance Activity Yes No Most important activity 1st 2nd 3rd Youth learn to swim programs 90 44 30 6 3 Adult learn to swim programs 67 53 20 5 Water fitness programs 61 46 22 10 Preschool programs 50 55 18 4 Before and after school programs 59 51 8 1 School break programs 56 14 Youth athletic programs 16 12 Youth fitness and wellness programs 7   Youth gymnastics programs 49 52 9 Programs for teens 48 Youth art, dance, performing arts Adult art, dance, performing arts 63 Adult organized athletic programs Adult continuing education programs 69 42 11 Adult day and weekend travel programs 77 39 Programs for people with disabilities 45 Indoor space for small events (parties/meetings) Special events (i.e. concerts, movies, parades) 74 38 Outdoor public art 58 Athletic special events (track meets, tournaments) 27 2 Nature programs/environmental education 65 41 15 Farmers’ Markets 120 28 34

What We Propose Changing with the Community

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

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

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)

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

Tiny Tot Sports Sport 2012 2013 2014 Soccer 48 54 44 Splash Ball 27   27 Volleyball 4 6 T-Ball 29 43 Football 14 20 Basketball 30 Tiny Tot Sports What ‘s next?

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