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Brighton Area Recreation Connection reports rapid growth in programs and day‑time ‘Bark Pups’ offerings
Summary
Brighton recreation officials told the school board the Brighton Area Recreation Connection (BARC) has grown substantially since 2016, with expanded travel teams, youth-to-coach roles, new preschool programs and 65 Bark Pups registrations in two weeks, and officials said they now run about 1,200 soccer participants across programs.
Ken Bridal, Brighton recreation director, reported to the school board that Brighton Area Recreation Connection (BARC) — also referred to in the presentation as BARC/Bark — has expanded from an after-school concept launched in 2016 into a multi-program recreation operation serving hundreds of participants.
Why it matters: The program’s growth affects district facility use, scheduling and community programming; trustees praised staff commitment and noted the program’s partnerships and role in…
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