LTC 160-2007 Summer Recreation News!R1=CFP1/FD
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# J6o-2o07 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: July 10, 2007 ~ ~-
SUBJECT: Summer Recreation News! VVV
Summer Nearing An All Time Highl - So Far, The Parks and Recreation Department has
2,157 children enrolled in all of our day camps and specialty camps such as Marine Biology,
Surf/Snorkeling, Fishing, Expressions Performing Arts, and Guard StarUJr. Lifeguard. We
will update you with summer totals once school begins.
Playground Revue- You are cordially invited to attend this year's Playground Revue(s)!!
The Revue(s), a camp summer show in its 64t" yearwill be presented at 2 venues; Thursday
July 12th at Hall C side entrance in the Convention Center with one show at 4:OOpm and the
second show at 7:OOpm. On Friday July 13~' at 7:OOpm, a 3rtl show will be presented at North
Shore Park.
We Care 4 U Club- The Scott Rakow Youth Center after school "We Care 4 U Club"
wrapped over 1,000 new personal hygiene items that were donated from area businesses,
hotels and motels. The children delivered the items in baskets and boxes to the Camillus
House, downtown. For their community involvement and service project, the kids received a
tour of the facility and greeted clients who were waiting to be served a meal.
School's Out Fiesta- On Wednesday, May 30th, nearly 1,000 Miami Beach residents
enjoyed a fun family evening at the Flamingo Park School's Out Fiesta. Children and their
parents celebrated the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation with a
huge carnival style event. The evening included free music, rides, crafts and a whole lot of
fun!
Comic Book Club- The North Shore Park and Youth Center released their first ever comic
book on June 11th. The Comic Book Club was created by 13 participants from the after-
school program. The kids receive pre-printed layouts of comic book pages to draw their own
scenarios. After the pre-sketches, the colors are filled in, scanned into the computer, and
printed out as a booklet.
Wacky Olympics- On Friday, June 15th, "Wacky Olympics" week concluded for the City of
Miami Beach's Flamingo Park's summer campers. The week long special event that
integrates singing, parading, decorating and team spirit concluded with a competition in silly
recreational relay activities. The tasks and competition consisted of decorating each meeting
room, most creative poster, best cheer and best overall costume.
Loco Luau- North Shore Park was the place to be Friday evening June 29t" for a night of
traditional Hawaiian fun. Over 800 Miami Beach residents enjoyed an evening filled with
entertainment, to include rides, children's dance performances, and music from the
Hawaiian Islands. Event goers couldn't resist stopping by the "Hawaiian Food Court' as the
aroma from the grill filled the air. The "Tiki Bar" was not to be missed, as it featured delicious
non-alcoholic tropical fruit drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.
Should you h additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
JMG/R /rm
c: Ro rt .Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director