City of Morgan Hill Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan

PROGRAM ANALYSIS

The CRC’s programming and services are shaped by the "Developmental Assets" framework focused on helping adults connect with youth in a positive way that helps young people thrive. Established by the Search Institute, the Developmental Assets framework is a widely used approach to childhood and adolescent development. PRESCHOOL Preschool programs include Little Learners, an enrichment program for 3-to-4-year- olds offered two days per week; Kinder Learners, a program for 4-to-5-year-olds offers three days per week; and Afternoon Preschool for 3-to-5-year-olds offered three days per week. The City also offers a variety of preschool age sport offerings, including munchkin sports, which are introductions to soccer and basketball and Mini Me Parent/Tot fitness, a drop-in fitness class. In addition to the City’s offerings, Kids Love Soccer offers a Mommy/Daddy and Me Soccer class, and Preschool camp sessions are offered throughout the summer. TEEN PROGRAMS In addition to the City’s youth program offerings, which encompass teens, the City also offers a set of programs that are specifically designed for and targeted at teens. The City’s teen program offerings include aquatics, camps, fitness, sports and active recreation and special interest programs. Some of the specific teen programs include karate, volleyball, tennis (drop-in, private lessons, and group lessons), skateboard and BMX (private and group lessons), sports specific personal training, and CPR and Lifeguard training. The Youth Action Council (YAC) is a City program through which teens represent their peers and create programs and special events. The events are designed for teens to connect with one another and other members of the community. The YAC is an opportunity for youth to gain leadership training and for the community to build capacity among its youth. The Teen Center, operated by the YMCA through the partnership at the CRC, offers a range of activities and programs including homework assistance and craft and social nights. The Teen Center is available free of charge to students in middle school through high school. It is open 6 days per week and approximately 20 teens use the center daily. Very few CRC members are using the Teen Center and those who are, are using it less than once per month.

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