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35 <br /> Orange Cozrnty Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Taster Plan a <br /> CHAPTER 4- Recreation Programs and Services T <br /> Recreation Programs <br /> Orange County works to provide affordable recrea- Table 4.a: Current Programs(cont.) <br /> tion programs that support community recreation . •. <br /> needs and services for all levels of users, age groups, 7(G3olf ll League-Summer&Winter r- <br /> the <br /> and user types. These programs allow members of din9 <br /> community to enjoy leisure opportunities with uction <br /> L acrosse Instruction 7-12 15 <br /> family and friends, participate in activities that Ready,set,Run 8-12 42 <br /> enhance their way of life and create lifelong skills, Soccer League-Fall&Spring 5-15 716 <br /> health benefits and memories. As program de- Start Smart sports Programs 3-5 183 <br /> mands change with increases in population, changes Tennis Instruction 4-12 60 <br /> Volleyball League-Spring 9-16 94 <br /> in demographics, cultural interests, and national Volleyballlnstruction 7-12 55 <br /> trends, the County will continue to solicit feedback The Youth Basketball Leagues have drawn heavy <br /> and provide the opportunity for open dialogue be- enrollment since the 1990s. Youth Soccer has <br /> tween members of the community, program partici- increased in popularity each year since 2006. <br /> pants and the department. This will foster the de- Coaches and Parent Training provided by staff, as <br /> velopment of a wide variety of programs helping to well as criminal background/sexual predator checks <br /> meet the changing needs of the community. have helped make programs both safe and fun. <br /> Table 4.a: Current Programs <br /> Instructional Programs Ages Number of <br /> Served Participants <br /> Science and Environmental—Tiny Trek- <br /> kers,Discovery Club,321 Blast Off, 3-12 148 <br /> Attracting Wildlife,etc. <br /> Life Skills—Cooking,Babysitting 6-13 96 <br /> Certification <br /> Arts—Creative Arts,Budding Artists, 4-12 136 <br /> Winter Art Explosion <br /> Exercise—Dance,Yoga,Tai'Chi, <br /> Tai Kwon Do,Karate 6-Over 480 <br /> Music—Guitar,Choral Instruction, <br /> Piano 7-Over 1z7 Table 4.a:Current Programs(cont.) <br /> Number Ages <br /> Adult Athletic Programs <br /> Served Participant;s <br /> Basketball League-Summer &Winter 16-Over 264 <br /> Co-Rec Volleyball League-Winter 16-Over 156 <br /> Co-Rec Softball League-Fall 16-Over 48 <br /> _ Couch to 5K 16-55 19 <br /> Tennis Instruction 16-Over 33 <br /> PY <br /> -i <br /> e <br /> Instructional programs are offered for males and — <br /> WE <br /> females of all ages. Interest in science and <br /> environmental programs remains strong, as does _ `° <br /> enrollment in musical programs. Cooking and art <br /> classes continue to fill, especially with the youngest Jr <br /> age groups. <br /> 4-1 <br />