1, Major accomplishments other than the programs and/or services during the period of 09/01/12-08/31/13:
Facebook and Fan Growth
The Department has 1,125 total likes on Facebook with 35-44 year old followers being the most popular age group who views Facebook for current updates and events.
CAPRA
Clayton County became nationally accredited in 2011 and the only county agency accredited in Georgia. Clayton County is currently an accredited agency.
South Clayton Recreation Center – Grand Opening
A ribbon cutting ceremony for a new 60,000 square foot community center was held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:00am at the South Clayton Recreation Center located at 1837 McDonough Road in Hampton, Georgia 30228.
The project was the success of a joint effort by the Clayton County Board of Commissioners and the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the South Clayton Recreation Center was provided through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).
The beautiful facility was built to serve the needs of Clayton County citizens by providing a center that is safe and friendly where all age groups can enjoy programs and activities. The South Clayton Recreation Center boasts 2 large gymnasiums with electronic score boards and multiple basketball goals. The building also features a mezzanine walking track, state-of-the-art fitness center, aerobics room, dance studio, computer lab, multi-purpose room, locker rooms, meeting rooms, catering kitchen, and an outdoor swimming pool and splash pad. The South Clayton Recreation Center also includes an adjacent fully staffed Police Department and will serve as the new location site for the South Police Precinct.
2. New or outstanding programs and/or services offered 09/01/12-08/31/13:
New Programs:
Adventure Camp
An outdoor camp was created with the adventure in mind for kids age 7 – 13. The outdoor adventures included: fishing, kickball, volleyball, hiking, playground fun, scavenger hunt, field day, and horseshoes. Rain date activities included: Movies, Wii tournament and presentations with a live snake.
Participants: 240
Outstanding Programs:
Lake Spivey Road Race and BBQ Competition
Clayton County Parks and Recreation and the Lake Spivey Community partnered to host the fourth annual Lake Spivey Road Race. The race consisted of a 15K, 5K, and a 1 mile run/walk. The main goal is to showcase the community and bring people from eh outside the Clayton County are into our neighborhoods. The race highlighted 19 different neighborhoods with the start and finish at International Park “The Beach”. The funding from these events were utilized to send twelve 7th and 8th graders to Jekyll Island for a three day excursion to experience the outdoors bases on the Outdoor Bill of Rights.
Proceeds: $4,410.00 Participants: JaMirah Borden, Tonyia Johnson, Kaitlyn Mooney, Tyshawnah Natrice, Tylen Rooks, Janesha Smith, Tyler Watkins, Obasci Onuoha, Devoryia Merrit, Brian Raiford, Jacob Thomas, Darius Daniel
Movie Under the Stars
The Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department hosted a free “Movie in the Park” series at different parks throughout the county. This outdoor movie experience was viewed on a 25 foot inflatable screen at seven different locations throughout the county. Attendance: 1,600+
Operation DIP
In an effort to promote the month of May and its national recognition as “Water Safety Month”, the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department focuses on a program called Operation D.I.P. This program was designed to teach students the necessary and vital skills needed to prevent drowning and provide other key water safety measures that can be used to stay safe in and around the water. With continued research proving drowning to be the second leading cause of injury-related death of children ages 1-14, Operation D.I.P conveys the message that “Drowning is Preventable.” Our goal is to teach the importance of knowing how to swim at an early age. To achieve this, the Department organized a team of Lifeguards and created a Mascot to give presentations at local Elementary Schools and Day Camps. The Mascot was designed to help motivate and encourage children to swim safely and to use precaution. The Mascot’s name is “Hydro” and while he does not enter the water with the students during lessons, he does assist on the sidelines to help provide motivation and support during the educational sessions. The Operation D.I.P Team uses a brief power point slide show in the classroom to help engage students in learning. A flyer was also created to give students a reference to use at home. All collateral is age appropriate and uses key techniques to gain the attention of younger students. There is even a list of Water Safety Tips from Hydro so students can memorize and refer back to when needed.
3. How many other recreational providers are in your city/county (i.e. YMCA's)? There are currently 12 active, for profit, privately owned facilities in Clayton County. There are not any YMCA locations in Clayton County.
4. How many other parks and recreation agencies are in your city/county?
1 (Forest Park)
Additional Information and/or Explanation
5. Total of Acres Maintained: 896 Acres
6. Total Number of Facilities and Parks Maintained: 32
7. Program Services Offered (Please provide all Information pertaining to Agency Programs.):
A. Number of Youth Programs Provided (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation): 769
Youth Fishing Derby, Youth Tennis Camp, Youth Tennis Classes, Operation DIP, Build a Bluebird House, Guided Hike
Examples of Programs:
Canoeing
Explore the flora and fauna of Big Pond with an experienced naturalist. This program can accommodate 2 participants per session.
Green Thumb Gardening
Spring is here and it’s time to get gardening! Visit the heritage garden and learn from an experienced gardener how to grow edible herbs and vegetables. Each participant will take home their very own seed pot.
B. Number of Adult Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 52
All ages Fishing Summer Series, Adult Swim Lessons, Men Basketball Leagues, Adult Hip Hop Dance Classes, Book Clubs
C. Number of Senior Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 10
Zumba Gold, Brookdale Dine & Dance Club, Archery, Walking Club, Grand Ole Grandparents Day
D. Number of Therapeutic Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 39
Chew n’ Chat Social Club, Bowling, TR Halloween Party, Line Dancing, Pajama Jam, TR Movie Night, Craft Creations, Sweetheart Dance, TR Workout Wednesday, Variety Hour, Creative Fitness, Preschool Zone, Karaoke Nights, Family Bingo Night
E. Number of Aquatic Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 264
Operation DIP, Lifeguard Certification, Internal Lifeguard Auditing, Aqua Fusion, H2O Fitness, Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua Aerobics, Youth Swim Lessons, Special Need Swim Lessons, Arthritis Aerobics, Water Weight Training, Aqua Zumba
F. Number of Teen/Cultural Arts Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 1,003
Ballet, Tap, Jazz Dance, Taekwondo, Actividays, Isshin Ryu Karate, Tai-Chi,
G. Number of Special Events or Other Programs Offered (Please provide additional information and/or Explanation) 212
Recreation Services:
Pizza and Puzzles, Magical Mornings, Black History Month Trivia, Eggstravaganza, Outreach Program, African Language
(Two at Reynolds Nature Preserve) : Yule Loge Celebration and Wild Azalea Festival
(Ten at Clayton County International Park) - Youth Fishing Derby, All ages Summer Fishing Series, Movie Under the Stars, Memorial Day Celebration, Fourth of July Celebration, Life’s A Fish and Then You Fry, Labor Day Celebration, Fall Festival, Lake Spivey Road Race and BBQ Competition, Festival of Trees and Lights
8. Staffing Information (Please submit the total number for each category):
A. Total of full time staff 71
B. Total number of 79 part time and 117 Seasonal Staff
Total part time and seasonal staff: 196
GRAND TOTAL: 267
9. Number of Staff that hold certifications (CPRP, APRP, CYSA, CPO, CPSI, AFO)
12
Detrick Stanford, CPRP
Troy Hodges, CPRP
Nicole Horne, CTRS
Troy Stubbs, CPO
Koboi Simpson, CYSA
Debbie Norsworthy, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
Mario Henson, AFO, CPO
Ahmed Johnson, CPO
Tarik Maxwell, CPO
Keith Strong, CPO
Brooke Hughes, CPO
Anthony Smith, CPO
10. Number of parks maintained by your department 32
11. Number of Staff in leadership positions of professional organizations
4
Detrick Stanford, President GRPA
Detrick Stanford, President Elect NRPA
Nicole Horne, 4th District Commissioner
Mario Henson, Section Chair (Minority)
12. Please list other areas of programming (Facilities, Cultural Arts, etc.)
Reynolds Nature Preserve – Outdoor Programs
13. Number of GRPA Members within your agency - 24
14. Number of Staff active on GRPA Committees
6
Names and committees:
Nicole Horne- Awards Committee, Professional Development
Mario Henson- Leadership, Documents
Keith Strong- Editorial
Troy Stubbs- Awards
Justin Blanton – Aquatics
Stephanie Berens – Outdoor
15. Please list other programs in the following divisions (Aquatics, Athletics, Therapeutics, Seniors, etc.)
AQUATICS:
Operation DIP, Lifeguard Certification, Internal Lifeguard Auditing
ATHLETICS: Coaches Training Seminar, Heads Up Initiative, Youth Soccer, Youth Basketball, Youth Softball, Youth Baseball, Track & Field, Youth Football, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Adult Softball, Adult Flag Football
THERAPEUITCS: Halloween Dance, Chew N’Chat Social Club, Variety Hour, Sports & Fitness 101
SENIORS: Brookdale Dine & Dance Club
INTERNATIOAL PARK:
Trainers Program
OUTDOOR: Executed a Master Agreement to Build Trails with the Path Foundation in preparation for trail development with SPLOST dollars. Executed a Georgia Recreational Trail Program agreement with the DNR to implement a forest management plan, stock stream waters to create a fishing experience and develop approximately 600 feet of trail with a permanent pedestrian bridge over the stream.
16. Please list staff in your agency in Administration/Management
TOTAL 10
Detrick Stanford, Director
Troy Hodges, Assistant Director
Nicole Horne, Recreation Administrator
Amy Keeney, Marketing & Communications Officer
Ricardo Newman, Deputy Administrator- Parks
Deborah Norsworthy, Deputy Administrator - Administrative Services
Nathan Parrott, Green Space Superintendent
Terrie Randolph, Executive Assistant
Koboi Simpson, Deputy Administrator- Athletics
Troy Stubbs, Deputy Administrator – International Park
17. Financial Information (Please provide all Financial information that pertains to your Agency):
A. Percent of Budget from taxes/grants/other sources 100%
B. Percent of Budget from Fees/Charges 0
C. Amount of Budget used for Marketing/Public Relations $15K
D. Amount for Capitol Projects/Improvements $2.3M SPLOST
New Slide Complex $1.2 million
E. Professional Association Fees $2000
F. Total Operating Budget (all but salary and Benefits) 1.3M
Total Expenditures: 6.7M
G. Amount for Professional Development/Education $9375.00