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Hawaiian Gardens recreation staff say summer programs served more than 2,000 meals and filled youth camps
Summary
City recreation staff reported at the Aug. 27 council meeting that summer programs, including a lunch program and expanded day camp, served thousands of residents and ran at capacity for several activities.
The Recreation and Community Services director (name not specified) told the Hawaiian Gardens City Council on Aug. 27 that the department’s summer programming served over 2,000 lunches and operated multiple full-capacity youth activities.
The director said the city ran a summer lunch program at three sites—the Teen Center, Leeward Park and Clarkdale Park—and extended a day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two full sessions. “We served over 2,000 lunches to our youth in our community,” the director said during a video presentation highlighting the season.
Staff reported nearly 200 participants in youth soccer (April–June), about 170 participants in youth baseball (July–September), more than 250 youth served by swim lessons at Leeward Pool and about 50 children under age 5 in “parent and me” classes. The presentation also summarized major events—including the Fourth of July celebration, concerts in the park and a car show—that staff said relied heavily on city recreation staff effort.
Council members thanked staff for the programs. Mayor DePaula and council members praised the video highlight and said they wanted to continue bringing similar events to the community.
The director concluded the presentation by showing photos in a short video to illustrate the numbers given in the report.
