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San Ramon staff: summer camps remain broadly stable — nearly 5,000 registrations and about $1.19 million in revenue in 2025
Summary
Parks staff presented a review of 2025 summer camps, reporting nearly 5,000 registrations in 2025 (5,402 in 2024), Camp Central enrollment above 3,000, roughly $1.19 million in revenue for 2025 and continued focus on program quality, inclusion and cost recovery targets.
At the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting on Sept. 10, staff presented a year‑over‑year review of San Ramon’s summer camp offerings and participation.
Jessica (last name not specified), Parks and Community Services staff member leading the presentation, summarized program highlights and metrics. She said 2024 had 5,402 registrations (duplicated counts for participants in multiple camps) and revenue of about $1.2 million; 2025 registrations held “close to 5,000” with revenue near $1.19 million. She said Camp Central again accounted for roughly 3,000 registrations.
“Camps are a great opportunity for recreational experiences, for building that quality of life and community image,” Jessica told the commission, and framed summer camps around core themes of play, nature, positive spaces and healthy movement.
Jessica and Director Henry Perizzo explained how staff track demand and refine offerings: staff monitor national recreation trends, use participant surveys and collect daily check‑in feedback. The presentation listed 208 camp offerings (director’s report numbers) and emphasized a mix of city‑run programs, vendor‑run classes and independent instructors. Staff also noted a Leaders‑in‑Training pipeline: 63 youth combined for about 5,000 service hours (reported in the director’s activity report).
Commissioners asked for additional breakdowns and trend data. Commissioner Shadi suggested adding a STEM camp slot and asked that staff survey young families before finalizing next year’s offerings; Jessica said staff already gather survey responses and in‑person feedback but would share trend data with the commission.
Vice Chair Levy and other commissioners noted that revenue held nearly flat despite a modest drop in registrations and credited fee adjustments plus instructor pricing as contributing; staff said independent contract instructors set many program fees and that operational adjustments and tight cost management kept revenues stable.
Staff said they will continue to collect feedback, share age‑group and trend breakdowns with the commission on request, and consider adding niche offerings that the community requests (STEM, specialty arts, nature camps).
