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Lenexa staff report busy summer programming, concerts and competitions
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Recreation staff reported robust summer programming: a May 22 dance recital with about 400 attendees and 160 dancers, summer camps in operation, 111 registrations for the June 13 youth fishing derby, an outdoor concert on June 14, and 154 teams registered for the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle on June 26–27.
Recreation Superintendent Sarah Hirst gave a detailed program update to the advisory board, reporting a busy season of classes, camps and community events.
Hirst said the spring dance recital on May 22 drew about 400 people and included 160 dancers celebrating Ms. Tauna’s 50 years of dance. She reported summer specialty and day camps are operating, Growing Gardeners launched at Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, Young Explorers runs at Black Hoof Park, and the Lenexa Lazers hosted a dive meet June 9 with a swim meet scheduled for June 18. Hirst also reported 111 registrations for the youth fishing derby on June 13, a concert on June 14 at 5 p.m., Playground Passports enrollment of 346 through Aug. 28, and 154 teams registered for the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle (June 26–27).
Board members acknowledged staff coordination and thanked volunteers and ambassadors supporting events; staff emphasized programs are being accommodated while facilities projects proceed.
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