Centre Regional Recreation Authority/ Centre Region Parks & Recreation Board
(2006)
Cindy Solic, Chair Patton Twp.
Sue Mascolo, Vice-Chair Ferguson Twp.
Kenneth Mawritz, Ph.D., Secretary SCASD
Roy F. Harpster, Treasurer Harris Twp.
Donna Conway State College Borough
Kathy Matason College Twp.
Centre Region Parks & Recreation |
Ronald J. Woodhead, Director
Beth C. Lee, Rec. Supervisor - Programs & Spec. Events
Jeff R. Hall, Rec. Supervisor - Fitness & Sports
Molly Hetrick, Rec. Supervisor - Nature Center
Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director
Carol Clitherow, Senior Center Program Assistant
Kenyatta Shelton-Burleigh, Staff Assistant
Jennifer D. Stout, Staff Assistant
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Greg Roth, Parks Supervisor
Ted Weaver, Assistant Parks Supervisor
Kurt Kunka, Parks Caretaker
Jeffrey Ballas, Parks Caretaker
Gary Sprankle, Parks Caretaker
Mark Richards, Parks Caretaker
Kurt Nicholas, Parks Caretaker
Diane Ishler, Office Manager
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2 Jan 07
Centre Region Parks & Recreation . . . Fall 2006
The staff of CRPR is pleased to present this report on the Fall 2006 programs offered to residents of the Centre Region. The
long history of municipal cooperation for Parks & Recreation continues to benefit our residents. “CRPR - Where Everyone Plays!” Ronald J. Woodhead, Director
Programs & Special Events |
Fall 2005 |
Fall 2006 |
Pavilion Reservations (Sept & Oct) |
159 Fall Permits
845 Permits for Year
|
162 Fall Permits
871 Permits for Year
|
Annual Halloween Costume Parade |
1,500 |
1,800+ |
Dark in the Park Storytelling |
150 |
190 |
Municipal Band Concert (for Veteran’s Day) |
500 |
450 |
Skywatch at Tudek Memorial Park |
173 at 3 events |
97 at 3 events |
Adult Ballroom Dance (Beginners & 2nd year) |
582 |
484 |
Adult Square Dance Lessons |
119 |
117 |
Adult Round Dance Class |
158 |
160 |
Adult Dance Classes: The Adult Ballroom Dance class was the only dance class available to accept new dancers this Fall. While
class numbers have decreased in the past year, Carter & Ruby Ackerman always give a great deal of time and hard work for
these classes. The participants appreciate the relationship with CRPR and look forward to success in 2007.
Halloween Parade: This year’s parade was a great success, especially showcasing the cooperative effort that CRPR enjoys with its
partners for this event. Volunteers were valuable and the SC Lions Club gave away plenty of treats and wonderful prizes for
the costume judging.
Dark in the Park: The beautiful fall evening set a fabulous tone for the event at Sunset Park. We had 4 storytellers and they were
successful at capturing the crowd’s attention and even creating a bit of a scare, now and then. The partnership of CRPR and
Schlow Memorial Library plays a large part in the success of this annual event.
Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor - Programs & Special Events
Centre Region Senior Center |
Fall 2005 |
Fall 2006 |
Noontime Meals Served (4 days per week, Sep-Dec) |
1,213 Noontime Meals |
1,318 Noontime Meals |
Visits to Programs & Special Events (Sep-Dec) |
10,209 Program Visits |
10,458 Program Visits |
Due to the cooperation of the County Office of Aging, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and Nittany Home Health Service, the Senior
Center also provided 228 free flu shots to seniors. Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director
Fitness & Sports |
Fall 2005 |
Fall 2006 |
Start Smart Soccer Program |
17 |
40 (+10 on wait list) |
Start Smart Football |
n / a |
5 |
Start Smart Golf |
9 |
9 |
Youth Judo Instruction |
14 |
15 |
Youth Tennis Lessons |
15 (+ 6 on wait list) |
20 (+3 on wait list) |
Cross Country Meets c/o Nittany Valley Track Club |
69 at 3 meets |
69 at 2 meets |
Marksmanship (with Tussey Mt. Jr. 4-H Club) |
17 |
13 |
Parent’s Night Off |
n / a |
15 for 1 program |
Girl’s Rhythmic Gymnastics |
10 (+ 4 on wait list) |
10 |
Coed Gymnastics (Tumble Tots, Jumpin’ Gymnastics, Youth
Gymnastics) |
33 |
33 (+ 6 on wait list) |
Total YOUTH Participants |
184 |
229 |
Adult Flag Football |
132 on 11 teams |
168 on 14 teams |
Adult Volleyball League |
220 on 22 teams |
192 on 19 teams |
Coed Indoor Volleyball Program |
54 |
41 |
Adult Tennis Lessons |
not offered |
19 (+ 5 on wait list) |
Adult Indoor Soccer |
not offered |
23 |
Men’s Basketball League |
50 on 5 teams |
50 on 5 teams |
Fitness Classes (Step Aerobics, Morning Workouts, Body Sculpting,
Dance Aerobics, Pilates) |
99 (+ 12 on wait list) |
105 (+7 on wait list) |
SC Badminton Club |
320 (avg. 20/night) |
320 (avg. 20/night) |
“Singles Club” Volleyball League (Wed & Sun evenings) |
332 at 28 sessions |
318 at 22 sessions |
Total ADULT Participants |
1,207 |
1,236 |
Parent's Night Off: This new program took a bit to get off the ground, but the response from both kids and parents grew to
overwhelming. Parents enjoyed some time to themselves and the kids were kept busy with games, snacks, movies and FUN at
an affordable price! Thanks to the generosity of volunteers, this will be offered again in the Winter and Spring.
Gymnastics: This long standing program is always a popular choice. Due to staffing issues, we had to limit the number of
participants in the Fall. Everyone enjoyed it and the End of Season Show was a hit!
Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor - Programs & Special Events
The Start Smart programs remained popular in the Fall with 54 youth in 3 programs. More Start Smart programs will be offered in
2007. The Adult Flag Football League expanded to 14 teams in 2006 and remains one of the most popular adult sports programs. The
adult fitness classes remain very popular as well.
Jeff Hall, Recreation Supervisor - Sports & Fitness
Aquatics at the SCAHS Natatorium |
Fall 2005 |
Fall 2006 |
Parent with Toddler & Preschool |
32 in 10 classes |
20 in 8 classes |
Youth Levels 1-6 |
158 in 26 classes |
139 in 26 classes
4 on wait list
|
Total Swim Lesson Registrations |
190 |
159 |
Although the numbers have decreased, CRPR’s youth swimming lessons continue their popularity. The Fall lessons were again
offered over three sessions (prior to 2004 only two were offered).
Todd Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center |
Fall 2005 |
Fall 2006 |
Staff-Guided Group Program visitors |
1,260 |
665 |
Bird Walks |
0 on 3 walks |
2 on 3 walks |
Family Programs (Fall Walk, Explorer’s Series, Tree
Trimming for the Birds, Homeschool Programs) |
57 at 3 programs |
147 at 9 programs |
Visitors for Facility Rentals & Off-site Programs |
235 |
429 |
Knee-High Naturalist |
67 |
90 |
Birthday Parties (new in 2005) |
25 |
73 |
Special Events & Meetings (Historic Harvest Fest. and Spring Creek Day)
|
600+ |
600+ |
Total Visits: |
2,244 |
2,007 |
The Fall season was very busy with family programs and a new bluegrass concert. The staff-guided group programs were lower due
to staffing issues and the SCASD schedule. The Historic Harvest Festival was our largest yet with 305 visitors.
Molly Hetrick, Recreation Supervisor - Nature Center
Parks Maintenance Projects
Some park maintenance highlights from Fall 2006 include:
• Installed new swing sets at Blue Spring Park.
• Planted 10 Remembrance Trees plus 12 other trees in various parks.
• Assisted with preparing the Tudek Dog Park for the opening in September.
• Coordinated work by Ryan Musser, Eagle Scout Candidate, on the benches and tables at Fasick Park.
• Coordinated CRPR efforts for the United Way Day Of Caring involving over 125 volunteers at 8 park sites.
• Coordinated the construction of the entrance drives to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.
Greg Roth, Parks Supervisor
Report coordinated by Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
