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(STING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: APRIL 18, 1988
REPORT #: CS -07 -88 FILE #:
SUBJECT:
MARCH BREAK BONANZA PROGRAM 1988
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General. Purpose &
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:-
1. That report no. CS -07 -88 be received for information.
BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:
The Community Services Department offered its 5th Annual March
Break Program from March 14 - 18, 1988 inclusive. Activities were
coordinated with the Visual Arts Centre and the Ganaraska Forest
Centre staff. Consultations also took place with the Newcastle
Public Library and the Newcastle YWCA staff to avoid duplication
while offering a variety of recreational opportunities.
Approximately 830 children ranging from two to thirteen years of
age took advantage of a variety of events including skating,
swimming, puppet show, play, bowling, crafts, gym games, movies,
gourmet program and day trips (see Schedule A for detailed
information). New this year was an increased choice in activities
each day to provide opportunities for a greater number of
children. Also, a number of events were conducted in Newcastle
Village, Orono and Courtice areas to make the program more
accessible to all residents of the Town.
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Budget
Fees to the participants were kept to a minimum with the use of
volunteer supervisors as well as the generous donations by local
merchants of approximately two - hundred dollars ($200.00) worth of
prizes (see Schedule A for fee charges per event).
Projected and actual revenue and expenses are compared below.
Although actual revenue figures were lower than anticipated
expenses were correspondingly less.
March Break Bonanza Budget 1988
Budget 1988 Actual 1988 Variance
Revenue: 2,900.00 2,601.00 299.00
Expenditures:
Wages - Casual
870.00
800.96
69.04
Supplies
1,100.00
925.93
174.07
Facility Rental
900.00
865.15
34.85
Total Expenditures
2,870.00
2,592.04
277.96
Net Profit:
30.00
8.96
21.04
Staff
Mr. Sandy Doleman, a volunteer co -op student from Sir Sanford
Fleming College's Recreation Progam was primarily involved in the
planning and direct leadership of the program under the
supervision of full -time staff. Aquatic staff were employed for
certain programs due to safety considerations (ie. lifeguards for
swimming events). However, volunteers covered the majority of
events and contributed a total of 184 hours of their time. These
volunteers included parents, the Bowmanville High School
(S.A.D.D.) Students Against Drunk Driving group as well as
part -time Fitness Centre staff.
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Supervision ratios ranged from six children to one supervisor (6:1)
up to twenty -three children to one supervisor (23:1) depending on
the type of activity and safety factors that had to be considered.
Participant Profile
Sixty -eight percent (68 %) of participants (595 individuals)
pre - registered for the various events. Based on registration
information staff were able to establish demographic and geographic
data of participants.
Over sixty percent (60 %) of the pre- registered participants were
eight to ten years of age. Also, eighty percent (80 %) of
pre - registered participants were from Bowmanville followed by ten
percent (10 %) from Orono area and six percent (6 %) from Newcastle area.
Of the "satellite" events held in Newcastle, Orono and Courtice
areas, this did seem to encourage .local residents to participate
(see Schedule B for geographic location breakdown).
Evaluation
Parent -child evaluation forms were handed out for all events.
These forms were designed to be filled out by the parent with input
from the participating child. Participating staff and volunteer
supervisors were also provided with the opportunity to evaluate
the programs they were involved in.
The return rates of evaluation forms from participants was once
again poor, however, they do provide some future direction. Some
highlights of the evaluations are noted below:
1) sixty -four percent (64 %) found out about the program from the
Community Activity Guide;
2) ninety percent (90 %) felt the price and organization of events
were satisfactory with one parent suggesting a discount for
large families;
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3) eighty percent (80 %) believed the program times were
satisfactory although some indicated a longer time frame and
working parent schedules to be considered;
4) swimming, skating, bowling, the Ganaraska Trip and the Play
were ranked as the five most enjoyable activities.
Summary
Overall, the March Break Bonanza Program still continues to provide
a need for local children during the school break as indicated
by the 832 participants of the program. It is expected that this
program will continue to experience increased participant levels
as our residential base increases.
Respectfully submitted,
Josqk6h P. Caruana, Director
Department of Community Services
JC:sa
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
ief AdmIn/Istrative Officer
"SCHEDULE A"
5TH ANNUAL MARCH BREAK BONANZA
It's our fifth year and we're doing great in '88! To celebrate our 5th year we're offering you even more opportunities
for fun! All the fun of a holiday with all the comforts of home. Register for the week, the event, or pay at the door but
please note that for all activities space is limited so register or call ahead to avoid being disappointed. Register NOW
so your child can have fun all week.
(For details and registration forms please turn to the back of the guide.)
NOTE: Activities are geared for 6 -12 year olds. Supervision is set at an approximate ratio of 10:1. To keep our costs
and your costs down, we ask any interested adults or teenagers to volunteer for supervision. Anyone interested
should phone Sandy Doleman at the Newcastle Fitness Centre 623 -3392.
WHOLE WEEK PACKAGE **
Again this year we are offering a week -long activity package. Drop your child off at the first location of the day and we
will walk him/her through the day. Don't forget to pick your child up at the last location of the day. Each day, except
Thursday, the children are asked to bring a lunch.
Lunchtime activities will include: Mon. (Action Games - Fitness Centre) Tues. (Kideos - Fitness Centre)
Wed. (Kid Aerobics - Orono Town Hall) Thurs. (Hot Lunch Provided - Ganaraska) Fri. (Colorama - Fitness Centre)
(" indicates the events included in this package)
Cost: $32.00
Program Code: MB2010111
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1988
SKATING PARTY'"'
(10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - Bowmanville Arena)
3rd annual Cabbage Patch / Stuffed Toy Reunion
Dress up for prizes, hot chocolate provided.
Cost: $1.75
Program Code: MB2020411
THE BORROWERS"
(2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Bowmanville High School Gym)
The Erewhon Theatre group is back for another
smash year with a great new play!
Cost: $2.75
Program Code: MB2020512
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1988
1988 INDOOR OLYMPICS
(10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bowmanville High School)
Share the Flame! Sneakers and play clothes will help
you go for the Gold!
Cost: $1.75
Program Code: MB2020521
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SHADOW PUPPET THEATRE **
(10.00 - 11:30 a.m. Visual Arts Centre)
The history and methods of shadow puppet theatre
will be explored.
Cost: $3.75
Program Code: MB2020622
NEWCASTLE BOWLARAMA
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Newcastle Village Bowling Alley under the library)
Come bowling in the village of Newcastle!
Fun for all with prizes to be awarded.
Cost: $1.00
Program Code: MB2020724
M
SWIMMING SAFARI **
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Newcastle Fitness Centre)
Swimming, games, and prizes for ages 9 -12. Children
under 48" in height must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $1.75
Program Code: MB2020123
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1988
PLASTER SCULPTURE
(10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Visual Arts Centre)
For all 9 - 12 year old budding artists.
Cost: $3.75
Program Code: MB2020631
OR
CALL OF THE WILD'*
(9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Orono)
The bus leaves the Newcastle Fitness Centre at 9:30
a.m. and returns again by 4:00 p.m. after taking you on
an exciting tour of Orono including the
9rono Exotic Cat World followed by the
Marionette Show at the Orono Town Hall.
Bring a packed lunch and lots of energy!
Cost: $8.00
Program Code: M62020832
SWIMMING SAFARI II
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Newcastle Fitness Centre)
Fun in the sun for ages 5 -9, children under 48" in
height must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $1.75
Program Code: MB2020134
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MARIONETTE SHOW **
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Orono Town Hall)
Music, magic and merriment performed by
David Smith's Magical Box.
Cost: $2.75
Program Code: MB2020933
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1988 IS TRIP DAY
LITTLE PEOPLE IN THE BIG WOODS
(9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
A trip to the Ganaraska Forest Centre. The bus leaves
the Fitness Centre at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30
p.m. Fun, games, prices and a hot lunch provided.
Please be sure to dress for the weather.
Cost: $10.00
Program Code: MB2021041
WORLD OF WONDER
(9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
A trip to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto. The
bus departs from the Fitness Centre at 9:30 a.m. and
returns at 3:30 p.m. Please bring your own lunch.
Cost: $10.00
Program Code: MB2021142
FRIDAY, MARCH 18,1988
MOVIE MADNESS **
(9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ontario Street Public School)
Come on out for great movies and refreshments.
Cost: $1.00
Program Code: MB2021352
RE
MAPLE SYRUP MAKING
(9:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon)
A trip to Purple Woods Conservation Area. The bus
leaves the Fitness Centre at 9:30 and returns at Noon.
Please dress appropriate for weather. Come and see,
hear, smell and taste this experience.
Cost: $4.50
Program Code: MB2021251
BOWMANVILLE BOWLARAMA **
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Liberty Bowl)
For first - timers or pros - have fun and bowl your best!
Cost: $1.75
Program Code: MB2021452
ME
JUNIOR GOURMETS
(2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Courtice Secondary School)
Be creative in the kitchen, active in the Gym and,
best of all, eat the results!!
Cost: $3.75
Program Code: MB2021554
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"SCHEDULE B"
Geographic Locations of Preregistered Participants
Overall Participation
Bowmanville 80%
Orono
10%
Newcastle
6%
Courtice
3%
Hampton
1%
Satellite Event Participation
Participant
Event Location Location
Newcastle Bowlarama Newcastle Village Newcastle 30%
Orono 40%
Marionette Show Orono Town Hall Newcastle 10%
Orono 15%
Junior Gourmet Courtice Secondary Courtice 33%
School