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Recreation staff preview Camp Corte Madera, report rising enrollment and summer events
Summary
Recreation staff reviewed aftercare and summer-camp programming for June 22–August 7, reported increased enrollment in elementary aftercare and 388 specialty-camp registrations, and previewed expanded field trips and community events.
Recreation staff at the May 18 meeting presented a preview of Camp Corte Madera and associated specialty camps and events for summer 2025.
Recreation Coordinator Alexandra Duran Esparza reported that aftercare participation grew this school year (average daily enrollment for grades 1–5 rose from about 45 to approximately 52) while pricing remained steady. The camp program is scheduled to run June 22 through August 7 at the Veil Cummins childcare building, with pool days at Redwood High School and an expanded field-trip schedule (five trips, up from three). The department will continue a CIT mentor program for ages 13–15 that pairs older students with camp staff.
Recreation Supervisor Sydney Bliss reviewed specialty camps (art, tennis, science, pickleball, kids carpentry) and said 388 registrations are recorded for this summer's specialty offerings. Staff highlighted community events designed to connect families and preview programming, including a free "bring your own picnic" event May 29 at Town Park and a series of Summer Rec Inc. events and concerts.
Commissioners asked how contract instructors are found and vetted; staff described a mix of activity-guide postings, word-of-mouth and inter-city sharing of instructors, and noted the town partners with contract providers for specialized offerings. Questions about pool safety were answered: pool days use Redwood High School lifeguards who conduct swim tests, and town staff provide additional supervision.
Staff encouraged community outreach to recruit instructors for classes still in demand (a cooking class was cited as an example) and noted staff recognition and other operational updates related to summer programming.
