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Waynesville rec program reports growth to 35–40 daily participants, flags van safety and asks for capital consideration

Town of Waynesville · January 14, 2026
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Recreation staff reported attendance growth in after‑school and summer programming, summer revenue surpassing $115,000 and a need for more reliable vans; staff asked council to consider capital funding and potential partial grant support for replacement vans.

Recreation staff told the council the town’s after‑school and summer programs have expanded substantially and that program leaders are asking the town to prioritize van reliability and safety in upcoming budget planning.

Program presenter Cameron Knetzke said weekly participation increased from roughly 15 total participants to 35–40 children each day and that summer programming…

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