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Home My WebLink AboutPRC 11-6-2025 Presentations PRC Meeting November 6, 2025 Presentations Item #1 Parks and Recreation Department Teen Programs Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Department Teen Programs November 6, 2025 Agenda •Overview of Youth Activity Board (YAB) •Overview of Recreation Event Volunteers (REV) •Overview of Leaders in Training Program (LIT) •Overview of Teen Commission (TC) •Teen Events Overview •2025 –2026 Teen Events Calendar What is YAB? The Youth Activity Board (YAB) was created in 2018 to further engage Cupertino teens and address the growing teen stress epidemic. YAB is a group of 13 teen volunteers who work with Cupertino staff to create and plan events for youth and teens. YAB Events Teen Speaker Series Pizza and Politics Spelling Bee Teen Resource Fair HACK Cupertino Café Teen Movie Nights Summer Kick Off Teen Speaker Series YAB Event Participation Event Average Pizza and Politics 60+ Cupertino Café 100-130 Spelling Bee 80 Teen Resource Fair 250* Hack Cupertino 100 Teen Movie Night 40 Summer Kick Off / Splash Bash 40 *Participation numbers are estimated What is REV? Started in September 2024, Recreation Event Volunteers (REV) was created to deepen the relationship between Cupertino Parks and Rec and it's teen volunteers by providing year-round volunteering opportunities and recognition. REV Participation In the first year, REV members have volunteered many hours supporting Cupertino Parks and Recreation events... Year Members Hours 2024 24 332.5 2025 ~65 TBD REV Events Monster Mash Tree Lighting Breakfast with Santa Signing Santa Big Bunny 5K Earth Day Celebration July 4th Celebration Cupertino Campout And more... What are LIT’s? Leaders in Training (LIT’s) are our summer volunteers. These volunteers work in our summer programs only. LIT's learn from Recreation Leaders (staff) on how to run summer camps and growing their teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. LIT Participation Each year – over 30 LITs contribute an average combined total of 2000 hours to Cupertino Recreation Camps Each LIT – volunteers an average of 70 hours LIT Camps Summer Science Fun/Nature Camp Preschool AdventuresAdventure Camp What is Teen Commission? The Teen Commission is a formal commission with the City of Cupertino comprised of nine resident teens. The role of the Teen Commission is to advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth. Teen Commission Participation Teen Commissioners generally participate in events and programs as speakers, moderators, judges, and Masters of Ceremony. Teen Commission Events Teen Speaker Series Pizza and Politics Monster Mash Spelling Bee Big Bunny 5K Teen Resource Fair HACK Events that are supported by TC Speakers Recognizing Youth Led Organizations Another role of the Teen Commission is to receive presentations, give feedback, and spread the word about Youth Led Organizations (YLO’s) and Teen Opportunities in the Community. YLO Organizations Organizations that have been highlighted as part of the YLO recognition program. 2025-2026 Teen Events Calendar in Detail Month Event Date September Teen Movie Night 9/26/2025 November Teen Speaker Series 11/1/2025 Teen Speaker Series 11/15/2025 Teen Speaker Series 11/22/2025 December Cupertino Café 12/13/2025 February Teen Movie Night 2/20/2026 March Teen Resource Fair 3/21/2026 April Hack Cupertino 4/11/26 - 4/12/26 May Teen Movie Night 5/15/2026 June Splash Bash 6/7/2026 Questions? PRC Meeting November 6, 2025 Presentations Item #2 Parks and Recreation Department Outdoor Recreation Division November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Department Outdoor Recreation Division Agenda •Blackberry Farm Park •McClellan Ranch Preserve •Community Gardens •Blackberry Farm Golf Course •Special Events Blackberry Farm Park Drop-In Swim Passes 2024 2025 8,239 (44% R)7,473 (41% R) Memberships Sold 2024 2025 381 (58% R)491 (63% R) Membership Check-Ins 2024 2025 2,927 (70% R)3,154 (64% R) Picnic Site Usage 2024 2025 13,041 (58% R)16,934 (62% R) Swim Lessons and Lap Swim Swim Lessons 2024 2025 397 (91% R)489(88% R) Lap Swim 2024 2025 187 (85% R)159 (91% R) Pooch Plunge Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Fall 2025 192 (34% R)162 (35% R)198 (40% R) McClellan Ranch Preserve Environmental Education Center ●Open House every Saturday,11a.m.to 3 p.m. •Hands-on nature activities •Local ecology education •Meet the animal ambassadors •Average of 45-150+ visitors per week Group Reservations at McClellan Nature Walks along the Stevens Creek Trail discussing local plants and animals. Environmental Education Center Visits for groups, schools, and educational programs. *Reservation cost based off group sizes*. CUSD 3rd Grade Creek Tours Aligned to 3rd grade standards and focuses on stormwater Pollution Prevention Program & the watershed environment. 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 700 Students 823 Students 852 Students Nature Camp & Summer Science Fun ●City run program ●Enhanced learning ●Highlighting preserve ●Creative content Camp Registration 2024 2025 204 (74% R)205 (63% R) Summer Camp Partner Collaborations Blacksmithing ●In-house Blacksmith ●Popular courses ●Monthly demonstrations with CHS involvementEric Chang Augmented Reality App (Now Live!) Six stations highlight key features 1.Introduction - EEC 2.Habitat restoration - Grassroots 3.3D Acorn Woodpecker - SCVBA 4.Bee Project - 4-H Beekeepers 5.Crops, and benefits of community garden - Master Gardeners 6.Steelhead trout as a protected species – Stevens Creek Mixed reality experience 3D models Gamification Additional Classes and Programs Nature Journaling Classes Night Hike & Flashlight Tours Native Tree Tour Raptors of the Corridor Tour Active Aging Nature Walk Community Gardens ●Permit for 5 years ●$150 deposit and $110 annual fee ●Priority given to residents who o Live in high-density housing o Enrolled in PG&E CARE program ●Gardeners must verify residency ●60% of active gardeners are 50+ years ●Gardener Quarterly eNewsletter implemented October 2025 McClellan Ranch Gardens ●91 plots in use ●3 vacant ADA plots available ●1 ADA plot used as EEC demo and animal care garden ●0 on waitlist Wilson Park Gardens ●14 plots in use ●1 vacant ADA plot available ●6 on waitlist Blackberry Farm Golf Course FY 2023-2024 FY 2024-2025 Rounds of Golf 37,961 32,715 Membership Sales 277 183 Upcoming Events Foot Golf Tournament •Inclusive opportunity for all residents •Spring 2026 Intergenerational Golf Tournament •Partnership with the Senior Center •Intergenerational golfing teams •June 13, 2026 Earth and Arbor Day Festival ●April 5, 2025 ●72 booths ●5 performances, including Be Natural Music,a McClellan Ranch Ranger Talk,Bollywood Fitness Dance,Lei Nani Hula, and the Stevens Creek Rovers ●Approximate attendance 3,500 Cupertino Campout ●Saturday, July 19, 2025 ●Movie, S’mores, Games, and Breakfast! 2024 2025 199 (54% R)161 (65% R) Questions? PRC Meeting November 6, 2025 Presentations Staff and Commission Reports Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison’s Update November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Events Monster Mash Recap •Saturday, October 25 Parks and Recreation Events Teen Speaker Series •Saturday, November 15 and 22 •1 to 1:45 p.m. •Quinlan Community Center •Speaker Topics: •College Planning •Financial Literacy •Tech Careers •RSVP at cupertino.gov/tsp Parks and Recreation Events Holiday Events Tree Lighting •Friday, December 5 •6 p.m. at Quinlan Breakfast with Santa •Saturday, December 6 •8:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Quinlan Parks and Recreation Events Holiday Events Santa Visits Your Home •Friday through Sunday •December 12 to 14 and 19 to 21 •5 to 8:30 p.m. Signing Santa •Saturday, December 13 •10 a.m. to noon at Quinlan Parks and Recreation Events Senior Center Holiday Events Holidays in Hawaii •Wednesday, December 3 at 1 p.m. Holiday Sing-along •Monday, December 15 at 1:30 p.m. Season's Greetings Cookie Box •Pick-Up Friday, December 19 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Reminders Parks and Recreation Winter 2026 Recreation Schedule •Resident Registration Open Now •Activities start January 5 •cupertino.gov/recschedule City Offices and Facilities Closed •Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day •BBF Golf Course & Sports Center – Normal Operating Hours •Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving •Sports Center – Closed Thursday & Normal Hours Friday •BBF Golf Course – Adjusted Operating Hours Thursday & Normal Hours Friday