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11/14/95 <br /> POSSIBLE IDEAS TO PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS: <br /> - Special events exclusively for teens, such as: "Gym Nights" for teens with a multitude of activities <br /> (Investment in video/arcade equipment would enhance a typical open gym. ) <br /> - Expand options for teens that run concurrently with existing teen age programs . (intramural <br /> basketball is an existing popular program that involves approx 170 youth, if other non-athletic type <br /> opportunities existed concurrently attendance may be quite good. <br /> - Day camps for teens with a variety of activities <br /> - Partner with local movie theatres and provide youth nights with reduced cost of admittance <br /> - Partner with Police personnel and related programs associated with them <br /> - Provide intergenerational contact <br /> - "Walk-in" theatre at the Handke stadium <br /> - Outdoor recreation opportunities , Consisting of : in- line skating, in-line hockey ( Lions Park ? ) <br /> with related cycling and board ramps, batting cages, splat ball. You could also program at that site <br /> and develop opportunities as the client base increases. Options might include: Camping and fishing <br /> skills with a trip, occasional live entertainment ( music), the participants could organize and put on <br /> exhibitions of their boarding ramp skills <br /> - Ropes challenge course (this might be of interest to the business community as well for team work, <br /> confidence builders, etc. ) <br /> - Equipment rentals: canoes, cross country skiis, rollerblades, ice skates, mountain bikes <br /> - Down Hill Skiing outings: Currently the schools administer these clubs and to date I have not <br /> competed with them. Cost can be a factor. Money to subsidize partial cost may bolster participation. <br /> • ** Transportation is an issue. If we are looking across the community for support with initiatives for <br /> p 9 tY pp <br /> youth, perhaps the service clubs, etc. could provide monetary support towards a bus shuttle service <br /> in conjunction with activities. <br /> * It may be wise for us to visit with some of the DARE officers to put us in touch with the youth that <br /> they are familiar with and what types of activities interest them. <br /> I am excited to be a part of this challenge aimed at better serving our youth! I believe that the <br /> Community Recreation office can make a difference! <br /> • <br />