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Rec commission: Johnny Kelly Park roof nearly finished; summer camp to start June 29 with 200 capacity
Summary
Recreation staff reported that Johnny Kelly Park's roof is nearly complete and that the nine-week summer camp will begin with a 200-child capacity (revised start June 29), staffed at a 7:1 ratio with college and seasonal hires.
Recreation staff told the commission that construction at Johnny Kelly Park is progressing and that the roof is nearly done. Staff said subcontractors for plumbing and electrical work were scheduled to begin the following Monday and that the construction team meets biweekly.
A program presenter summarized summer-camp planning: the program will run nine weeks, with a planned capacity of 200 participants for the core weeks (weeks 2 through 7). The first week of the season was pushed back because of winter construction delays; the presenter said the camp's first session under the revised calendar will begin June 29.
Staff described a 7-to-1 staffing plan for programming (the presenter contrasted that with a stated state-mandated 10-to-1 maximum) and said they hired extra seasonal workers as a buffer against late withdrawals. Officers and staff said they would continue coordinating hiring and logistics so programs can start on schedule.
Next steps: staff will continue construction coordination at Johnny Kelly Park, finalize camp staffing and communicate the revised camp schedule to families.
