Summer in the City 2011

The summer of 2011 delivered another fun-filled season by the Santa Ana Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Agency! While participating in a number of exciting summer activities, kids, teens, and adults exercised their minds and their bodies. Library patrons took a trip around the world through books with the successful summer reading program. Residents celebrated milestones, learned about animals, and showcased their talents at our community centers. Volunteers also donated hours of their time to give back to the community. Take a look at our activity report and multimedia recap to experience summer all over again!

Below are photographs, statistics.....

 

SUMMER DAY CAMP

This program operated Monday through Friday for kids ages 5 to 12 years old, and included everything from sports, indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, chess, movie days, excursions, and special events.

 

Summer Day Camp 2011 Stats Total
Program Totals 212
El Salvador Community Center 45
Jerome Community Center 22
Logan Community Center 29
Memorial Community Center 52
Salgado Community Center 29
Santa Anita Community Center 35

 

RECREATION ARCADE

Recreation Arcade was 25-day program in conjunction with the Summer Day Camp that encouraged and assisted kids to incorporate active play and healthy nutrition into their daily lives. The program had a “video game” theme and featured fun and interactive curriculum, workshops, and fitness games. The kids were trained daily with workouts on a boot camp-style obstacle course; they had a great time working as teams in relay races. The program also provided guidelines for healthy living through BMI evaluations and cooking tips for balanced diets. All participants had the same goal: acquire as many points as possible during the length of the program. Participants earned points by actively participating and redeemed points earned for incentives at the end of the program.

 

FAMILY PRIDE CLUBS

Family PRIDE Clubs meet once a month at 7 sites. Family members participated in a variety of activities, including excursions, arts and crafts, Family Fitness Day, family games, sports, family camp out, and volunteer activities.

 

Family PRIDE Club 2011 Stats Total
Program Totals 2505 2505
Club Meeting Participants 1145
Corona del Mar Participants 85
Family Fitness Day Participants 205
Movie Night Participants 60
Officials Meeting Participants 48

Pool Day Participants

(Jerome, Santa Anita, Memorial and El Salvador Pools)

 35
Special Activities 267
Volunteer Hours 139
Wild Rivers Participants 278

 

ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPOUT

August 19-21, 130 Family PRIDE Club members ended their summer with the annual summer camp out. This year the camp out was at THE RANCH campsite in Big Bear. The families hiked, swam in the pool, played volleyball, basketball and many other camp games, or just relaxed in the shade under the forest of pine trees. The amenities were great and the food was even better. Each night ended with a camp fire and hot chocolate. All family members had a great time at camp this summer and are looking forward to camp next summer.

SANTIAGO PARK WILDLIFE AND WATERSHED CENTER and more

  • 341 people visited the Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center during the months of July and August. 226.5 hours were worked by volunteers in trail maintenance, tours, graffiti removal, program/event set-up, creek and center cleanup.

  • On July 16th Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble in Partnership with City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency presented A Wolf and Three Piggys, When the Animals Created, The Parable of the Stimples as part of a free three part series of plays at the Nature Reserve. This event culminated with an art project developed by local artist Diana Markessinis.

  • On July 28th an Interpretive Nature Walk was offered to Cathy’s Kids Club Pre-School. The walk included a tour of the Exhibit Hall and Nature Reserve. Children had the opportunity to learn about local wildlife and Native Americans and their uses of plants found in the Reserve. 12 Children attended this event.

  • The Friday Night Campfire took place July 8th with local band, Native Vibes. 30 participants attended this event which began at 7:30pm and ended at 9:30pm. Guests had the opportunity to roast hot dogs and marshmallows.

  • A Friday Night Campfire and Movie Night was offered to the community August 12th. 25 guests attended this event, and had the opportunity to roast hot dogs and marshmallows.

  • On August 19th, an Interpretive Nature Walk was offered to Jerome Center children. Walk included a tour through the Exhibit Hall and Nature Reserve. Children had the opportunity to learn about Native Americans and their uses of plants found in the Reserve. 12 children attended this activity.

  • On August 15th, an Interpretive Nature Walk was given to the Mommy and Me class. 30 participants attended this event. The walk culminated in the Interpretive Center classroom with a demonstration of animal artifacts. Children had the opportunity to feel furs and ask questions about animals found in the Reserve.

  • On August 27th, Interpretive Center Staff set up an information booth at the Second Annual Park Santiago Summer Concert to promote Center programs and activities. The Information booth was equipped with flyers, wildlife artifacts, observation tools and crafts for children.

  • 16 children participated in the Nature Walk offered to Salgado Center. This one hour Interpretive Nature Walk offered discussions on local wildlife, ethno-botany, and cultural history. Children also had the opportunity to feel animal artifacts.

  • Between August 15th and the 19th, six members of the Teen Leadership Outdoor Adventure Program had the opportunity to participate in a campout at Big Bear Ranch.

  • On July 23rd, TeenSpace from Santa Ana Public Library participated in a Creek Clean-up at the Santiago Creek Nature Reserve. 28 youth volunteered to remove trash and debris from the creek and nature trails.

Santiago Park Summer 2011 Stats Total
Program Totals 332
Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble 105
Cathy’s Kid’s Club Nature Walk 12
Friday Night Campfire and Movie Night 25
Friday Night Campfire with Native Vibes Band 30
Jerome Center Nature Walk 12

Mommy and Me Nature Walk

 30
Salgado Center Nature Walk 16
Teen Leadership Program at Big Bear Ranch 6
Teen Space Creek Clean-up 28
Walk-in Educational Tours 68

 

12th ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

Santa Anita Center Summer Day camp participants were involved in a city-wide Talent Show that was held at Godinez High School. The kids worked really hard choreographing their dances and building props. Because of all their hard work, they won first place in the Young Dance Competition.



SANTA ANITA'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

"Santa Anita Center celebrated its 40th year in operation and service to the community. Volunteers and staff cleaned and painted around the outside of the center. We ended it with a barbecue and the breaking of a piñata."


K-9 PRESENTATION

"Officer Caprice Kirkpatrick and her K-9 partner, Elvin, came out to speak to our Summer Day Camp participants. The kids were allowed to pet Elvin the dog and also go inside of the police car that officer Kirkpatrick and her K-9 partner use on their daily patrols."


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

"Officer Caprice Kirkpatrick and her K-9 partner, Elvin, came out to speak to our Summer Day Camp participants. The kids were allowed to pet Elvin the dog and also go inside of the police car that officer Kirkpatrick and her K-9 partner use on their daily patrols."

 

SITE NUMBER VOLUNTEERS HOURS
Program Totals 162 5,738
Jerome Center 1 74
Madison Park 19 76
El Salvador Center 20 1,100
Logan Center 10 360
Memorial Center 6 632
Senior Centers 106 3497

 

LEISURE CLASSES

Leisure Classes were offered at the City Recreation Facilities. Includes: Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Dance, Music, Drawing, Painting, Aerobics, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Tennis, Sports.

 

LEISURE CLASSES 2011 Total

Total Participants

 2,831

Health and Fitness

 1,737
Martial Arts 715
Visual/Performing Arts 379

 

 

AQUATICS PROGRAM

Pools: Salgado, Jerome, Memorial, El Salvador, Santa Anita and Santa Ana HS.

 

Aquatics Program 2011 Stats Total

Pool Visitors

 25,659

Swim Lessons Registrations, OC Affinity Partnership Aquatics

 29,208
Swim Team Visits, OC Affinity Partnership Aquatics 6,191
Aqua Aerobics Visits, OC Affinity Partnership Aquatics 1,400

 

Library summer programs