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Activities coordinator reports 80 signups, higher nonresident turnout at summer camp
Summary
Activities coordinator Maddie told the board the summer camp is on its eighth day with about 80 registered children (averaging ~50 per day), more nonresident attendees than in prior years, library programs scheduled in July, and an outdoor Movie in the Park planned for July 3.
Maddie, Long Beach's activities coordinator, told the Park Board on June 23 that summer camp entered its second week with approximately 80 children registered and an average daily attendance of about 50.
Maddie said overall enrollment is down from some past years on the initial registration day but that the program is attracting more nonresidents than usual—many from nearby Michigan City—prompting discussion about whether to revisit nonresident pricing. She noted the camp's first week included a bug program by April Meser, Leaport County Parks Department chief naturalist, which was well received.
The coordinator said the board is planning Movie in the Park (Lilo & Stitch) for July 3 and will try an earlier 6:30 p.m. start to work with daylight. Maddie also said the library will visit twice in July for presentations. The board discussed whether increased nonresident participation might suggest an adjusted fee structure or an early‑bird special to encourage early registration and improve planning for supplies and staffing.
No changes to rates or policy were adopted at the meeting; staff said they will analyze this summer's attendance and financials and bring recommendations later. Maddie said she plans to distribute a feedback survey at the end of summer to collect suggestions for future programming.
Next steps: staff will compile attendance and cost data and present possible rate or policy changes for future consideration.
