Summer Camp Program Updates
WSHCC
The West Side Human Community Center (WSHCC) is a city parks capital project that progressed through budgetary planning, land use approval, and City Council authorization over approximately one year. Through mid-2025, staff was preparing low, medium, and high cost-recovery scenarios for the facility, with community preference noted for open gym time over heavy rental use.
- May 14, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 3Joint School Board Meeting
Traditional camps continue to fill very quickly; unfilled slots are held for financial assistance cases. Specialty camps are not filling as quickly due to rising cost of living. Staff retention rate is 50-60%, well above the national average of ~20%.
Thaiss Park
Thaiss Park is a City park undergoing a full redevelopment project contracted to Bright Masonry, Inc. for $7,725,650, approved by City Council on October 8, 2024. Construction began in December 2024 following utility relocation work and full park closure; the cross-county trail was kept open but made inaccessible from the park during construction.
- May 14, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 3Joint School Board Meeting
Traditional camps continue to fill very quickly; unfilled slots are held for financial assistance cases. Specialty camps are not filling as quickly due to rising cost of living. Staff retention rate is 50-60%, well above the national average of ~20%.