2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Community Recreation – Sports IIWELLNESS Incorporated 3 new fitness classes into Chicago Park District through Specialty Training: GlobalRhythms, Park Spin, Capoeira Recruit and certify 100 CPD employee’s in NASM, National Academy of Sports Medicine Created, Trained, and Implemented Fun with Food (FwF) Curriculum in Wellness Centers and rolledout to citywide staff in summer 2011. FwF incorporates education, hands on skills, and fun activitieson basic nutrition, food groups, portions, Choose My Plate message, shopping, food labels, andcooking skills/tips. Secured additional Wellness Program/ Center funding by $350 K Implemented Healthy Vending Machines in approximately 100 parks, along with staff training,research of sales and marketing, and park patron education.2012 GoalsATHLETICSDevelop and implement a Chicago Park District Sportsmanship programIncrease girls sports league opportunities with increased participation in flag football and softball,and adding an additional sport.Offer sport specific camps for youth during the summer at various park locations.Increase the number of park staff who are certified as sports officials.SPORTS37To implement an online Chicago Park District sports and coaching education course for theSports37 apprenticeship by fall 2012. The online course will be created for apprentices, instructorsand program staff.Create a Sports instructor mentoring course for program graduates to be able to build a larger poolof quality sports instructors for the apprenticeships and summer program.To partner with parks and sport organization to be able to serve 15 additional parks during theschool year with practicums and summer sports37 program by having Program Specialist outreachand attend regional/organization meetings 1-2 times per month.SPECIAL RECREATIONIncrease social programs for Teens with disabilities by offering one social a month, during thefall/winter/spring sessions. Increase partnerships by 10% Expand Professional Development training opportunities by 10% Increase Cultural opportunities and programs by 10%. Increase enrollment in current Adaptive Sports programs by 10%.Increase staff training from 20 to 28, specialty, inclusive and professional development.87