Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Youth Programs topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Youth programs report high demand; city to install kiln and pursue Junior Giants baseball
Summary
Commissioners and staff said youth programs are operating at or near capacity, the city expects to install a ceramics kiln next week and has applied to bring the Junior Giants youth baseball program—though lack of a playable field remains a barrier.
Parks staff and commissioners told the Recreation & Parks Commission that youth programs at city facilities have grown and are operating near capacity, and outlined near-term steps to expand programming.
A staff member confirmed the city’s ceramics program will receive a kiln next Thursday; staff said the kiln installation will allow development of initial ceramics projects with an expected program start this winter. Commissioners also reported a photography program and an after-school “power hour” running successfully at a local youth center; a staff member identified by first name (Daisy) was mentioned as associated with programming.
Commissioners said they have applied to bring the Junior Giants program (run by the San Francisco Giants) to the city. They noted the program typically pays for equipment and registration, making it free for participants, but emphasized that the city still needs a playable baseball field to host the program locally.
Meeting participants also reported fluctuating participation in drop-in volleyball and basketball sessions—some weeks a low turnout limits games, while other weeks turnout is strong. Commissioners said they are monitoring participation and considering outreach or promotional changes to boost consistent attendance.
The meeting record contained no formal votes specific to program budgets or staffing; commissioners asked staff to continue scheduling, outreach and facility preparations so programming can expand once fields and indoor program capacity allow.
