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Home My WebLink AboutCS-04-96THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Subject: 1996 MARCH BREAK BONANZA ;ogowt t•mm o" It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report No. CS -04 -96 be received for information. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 1996 marks the 13th year of the March Break Bonanza program as planned, organized and implemented by the Community Services Department. The program schedule has incorporated both structured (pre - registered) as well as unstructured activities and the Community Services Department continued to incorporate the services of a Durham College placement student (Mr. Jeff Pearce) to assist in the overall planning and implementation. 1.2 The program format of the pre- registered portion allows for greater variety in planned activities and to accommodate increased participation by local children between the ages of 6 and 13 years. Interested participants could choose to register in either the Day Camp or the Day Trip programs. For reference, a copy of the 1996 program information is attached (Attachment #1) to this report. 1.3 Approximately 10,000 program information flyers and registration forms were distributed to the public through local elementary and high schools. The registration period started with the distribution of these flyers and continued until either the first Friday in March or until the program achieved maximum capacity (whichever occurred first). Please note that the majority of 1996 March Break Bonanza programs were at their established maximum capacity. ../2 PAPIEfl, ` ' O R PAPELRD RECYCLE 7 THIS 6 PRIMED CID RECYCLED PAPER REPORT CS -04 -96 - 2 - MAY 6, 1996 2.0 DAY CAMP 2.1 The March Break Day Camp operated at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, utilizing the Multi- Purpose Room. The participants took part in a variety of activities including arts & crafts, games, special events and swimming. Interested participants could register for the full week (Monday through Friday) or they could opt to participate on a daily basis. The combined registration (full week plus daily) was limited to 40 participants in order to allow the supervision ratio of 10 participants per program leader to be maintained. This ratio has been established in order to ensure parents that participants are provided with adequate supervision providing maximum safety and enjoyment. 2.2 The 1996 registered participation in this program is recorded on the table below. 2.3 In order to accommodate working parents, an extended hours service was provided by the Department allowing parents to drop their children off at the Recreation Complex as early as 8:00 am and pick them up as late as 5:00 pm each day. Program Leaders were scheduled to provide on site supervision of children accessing this service. 3.0 DAY TRIPS 3.1 As with the Day Camp program, interested participants could choose to participate in these activities for either the full week or on a daily basis. Staff worked diligently to include trips to facilities that were new and provided a unique opportunity for program participants. All of the Day Trips started and ended at the Complex and parents were also able to access the extended hours service if required. ./3 902 :.::.........:.: REGISTERED TOTAL/DAY REGISTERED TOTAL/DAY FULL WEEK 40 35 MONDAY 0 40 5 40 TUESDAY 2 42 5 40 WEDNESDAY 0 40 5 40 THURSDAY 0 40 7 40 FRIDAY 0 40 5 40 TOTAL 202 200 2.3 In order to accommodate working parents, an extended hours service was provided by the Department allowing parents to drop their children off at the Recreation Complex as early as 8:00 am and pick them up as late as 5:00 pm each day. Program Leaders were scheduled to provide on site supervision of children accessing this service. 3.0 DAY TRIPS 3.1 As with the Day Camp program, interested participants could choose to participate in these activities for either the full week or on a daily basis. Staff worked diligently to include trips to facilities that were new and provided a unique opportunity for program participants. All of the Day Trips started and ended at the Complex and parents were also able to access the extended hours service if required. ./3 902 REPORT CS -04 -96 - 3 - MAY 6, 1996 3.2 The registered participation in this program is recorded on the table below. 4.0 TOTAL MARCH BREAK PARTICIPATION 4.1 In addition to the pre- registered programs previously discussed, the Community Services Department also continued to provide a special Pre -Teen Dance which was held on the Thursday of March Break (Thursday March 14, 1996). 4.2 In summarv, total participation in the 1996 March Break Bonanza is recorded as; X; :: >:;:: ..... g5 ........ ............................... DAY CAMP REGISTERED TOTAL /DAY REGISTERED TOTAL /DAY FULL WEEK 27 324 45 MONDAY 3 30 11 56 TUESDAY 3 30 25 70 WEDNESDAY 6 33 25 70 THURSDAY 14 41 26 71 FRIDAY 4 31 12 57 TOTAL E 165 324 4.0 TOTAL MARCH BREAK PARTICIPATION 4.1 In addition to the pre- registered programs previously discussed, the Community Services Department also continued to provide a special Pre -Teen Dance which was held on the Thursday of March Break (Thursday March 14, 1996). 4.2 In summarv, total participation in the 1996 March Break Bonanza is recorded as; X; :: >:;:: DAY CAMP 202 200 DAY TRIPS 165 324 PRE -TEEN DANCE 230 173 TOTAL 597 697 903 REPORT CS -04 -96 .4- MAY 6, 1996 5.0 COMMENTS 5.1 The Community Services Department has been able to put together a comprehensive package of activities that is intended to build on the successes of the past. The Department has incorporated new and innovative opportunities (eg.) Liberty Bowl, Kortright Conservation Centre, and Maple Leaf Gardens in addition to the popular activities from past program operations (eg. Wheelies /Hockey Hall of Fame). The underlying goal is to provide program participants with the best and most varied schedule of activities that can be made available. It is possible that some participants would not have been able to visit some of the events and /or facilities without the Day Trip program. 5.2 In the future, the program will accommodate as many individuals as possible without losing sight of the break -even concept that these programs are based on. Staff have already begun to investigate new and unique opportunities that might be available for the 14th March Break Bonanza in 1997. Respectfully submitted, eph P. Caruana, Director nmunity Services Department JPC:JJC:SAR:JS:dm Reviewed by, A: "H. Stockwell, Chief Administrative Officer 5 Attachment to CS -04 -96 LQ+ MUNICIPALITY OF • i_ngt ®n ONTARIO �G 13th ANNUAL MARCH BREAK M'.P'`o,,. N ZA '� B O AN March 11 to March 15 Ages 6 - 13 Is your child doing anything over the March Break? Well if they're not, sign them up for the MARCH BREAK BONANZA. We offer 2 different programs for you to choose from. PACKAGE A: Day Camp at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Your Child will enjoy a variety of activities Including: Arts and Crafts Swimming and Skating Sports and Games Movies and guests PACKAGE B: Day Trips to local and Toronto area hot spots The children will visit some of the best museums and attractions the Local and Toronto Area has to offer. More details on DAY TRIPS inside Note - For both programs participants are required to bring a lunch and drink along and to dress appropriately for the day's activities. Day Camp Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Program Codes MB1060411 MB1070421 MB1080431 MB1090441 MB1100451 Daily Fees $27.50 $27.50 $27.50 $27.50 $27.50 Week package code for Day Camp: MB1000411 And Week Fee: $77.00 Note: FEES FOR DAY CAMPS AND DAY TRIPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PROGRAM HOURS The program runs approximately from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, but participants can be dropped off at 8:00 am and picked up as late as 5:00 pm at no additional charge. MARCH BREAK SWIM & SKATE TIMES AVAILABLE AT THE FITNESS CENTRE & THE ARENAS 0� MONDAY, MARCH[ 11 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME & KORTRIGHT CONSERVATION CENTRE First of all we visit the HOCKEY HALL OF FAME to see memorabilia from the GREATS FROM THE PAST. you can test your knowledge with the trivia game, play goalie, test your shot, or test your broadcasting skills by calling play by play on one of the classic games. We then head off to Kortright Conservation Centre where it is MAPLE SYRUP time. We will learn all about maple syrup starting with getting sap from the tree and finishing it off with the boiling stage to make maple �P• FEE $44.00 CODE: MB1010411 41" TUESDAY, MARCH 12 ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM & SWIMMIN.G Be amazed as we visit the GIANTS from the past, the DINOSAURS !!! We will also see the many other wonders they have on exhibit there. The afternoon will be wet and wild as the pool is the place to be. FEE: $44.00 CODE: MB1020421 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE & EXOTIC CAT WORLD Become a scientist and then go on a safari visiting all sorts of exotic cats from around the world. Have a hair raising experience with the VAN DE GRAFF exhibit and all the other scientific wonders there is to see at the science centre. Then we head back to Orono where we can see LIONS, TIGERS, and COUGARS and many other exotic animals from around the world. FEE: $44.00 CODE: MB1030431 IIfL�i�1�,1� Note: Yf -` .4d" THURSDAY, MARCH[ 14 CN TOWER & WHEELIES Start the day off with all little COSMIC PINBALL or maybe some LASER QUASER. and then head back to WHEELIES to do some roller skating. If you have in -line or roller skates bring them along, if not they will provide a pair for you. FEE: $44.00 CODE: MB1040441 THURSDAY, MARCH 14 ?91 PRE -TEEN DANCE Pre -teens can DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY from 630 - 8:30 P.M. at the Carnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED by the Community Services department The fee is paid at the door. FEE: $5.00 /PERSON FRIDAY, MARCH 15 (At, TORONTO METRO ZOO & SKATING Finish the •1311) Annual March Break Bonanza off with a trip to the Zoo. Visit all your favourite animals in their almost normal habitat and watch a few of the many shows put on by the zoo stall. We finish the fun filled week olT with a SKA "PING PARTY at the Recreation Complex so don't forget your blades. FEE: $44.00 CODE MB1050451 Week long day trip Code: MB1200411 Week long day trip Fee: $126.50 Whcn registering make sure you check out day trip departure times forsome days we leave at 8:00 am- For more infotznation or to register for these progrants contact the,*CommunityServices Dept. :�jf' (905) 623-3379 Registration forms are available on page 37 of the C0MMUN.17T ACTIYI7 -Y GUIDE FALLII +INTER, 199511996