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Recreation staff report summer registration opens June 1; board discusses improving Mayor's Fitness Challenge engagement
Summary
Recreation staff said summer programs will start June 1 and registration is open; staff are exploring app support and better communication to boost participation in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and the 'Journey of 1,000 Miles' program.
Recreation staff reported that summer programming registration is open and classes will begin June 1, and staff are exploring ways to increase participation in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and the multi‑jurisdiction 'Journey of 1,000 Miles' step program.
Trevor Hilton told the board the department is coordinating with town facilities and expects summer numbers to firm up at the June meeting. On the fitness programs, Hilton said staff met with the Community Engagement Commission to pursue easier sign‑up and tracking options that could include use of the My Prosper app or third‑party tracking apps linked from the town app. "We did meet with that group... and there was a push for, hey, what we've been doing is just pen and paper," Hilton said, describing a split between participants who prefer apps and those who prefer paper forms. Staff said they will examine tradeoffs, likely budget impacts for an app, and ways to provide weekly engagement updates to sustain participation.
Board members suggested neighborhood team competitions and regular reminders to raise engagement; staff said they will coordinate with communications and IT to evaluate options for 2027 improvements.
