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Pflugerville rec superintendent reports busy summer: camps near capacity, expanded aquatics and events
Summary
Recreation Superintendent Jonathan told the commission that summer programming ran at about 93% capacity, with nine weeks of camp serving more than 1,400 campers and expanded aquatics, volunteer engagement and community events. Staff flagged new programs and promotions.
Recreation Superintendent Jonathan briefed the Pflugerville Parks & Recreation Commission Aug. 21 on a busy summer season that included near-capacity camps, expanded aquatics programming and high volunteer participation.
Jonathan said the department ran nine weeks of summer camp plus a staff training week, with 28 camp staff and programs that served "over 1,400" campers and reached roughly 93 percent capacity. He said aquatics staffing was strong, with 133 aquatics staff and an 81 percent return rate among previous employees. The department promoted six managers from within this season's staff.
On learn-to-swim programming, Jonathan said the department offered more than 2,000 opportunities this year, about 200 more than the prior year. He also reported community events attendance, citing about 300 people at June Music in the Park and roughly 500 at the Juneteenth Rock the Block. Volunteer engagement included 67 adults and 37 youth who collectively logged roughly 381.5 hours over the three-month summer period.
Commissioners asked logistical and staffing questions and discussed how successful events might influence future program offerings. Jonathan said staff adapted programming to summer heat by moving outdoor yoga to shaded pavilions and said if demand grows some youth programs could expand into adult offerings.
The commission heard that the recreation center is piloting new classes and leagues — including power yoga Saturdays, basketball skills training and a youth volleyball training program — and will continue to refine scheduling and staffing as programs evolve.
