In addition, the innovation and excellence of the programs and service garnered Aquatics Director Doug Brenner and his staff national recognition. Even without aquatic facilities, our community centers provide invaluable programs and services to their respective neighborhoods. The highlight of FY 1997-98 was the completion of our newest community center, the first center built since 1913. Athletic offerings range from aerobics, weight training, and gymnastics to volleyball, basketball, and trampoline. Parents enjoy the Indoor Park with their toddlers and share reading, science, and math activities with their grade schoolers.
Seniors gather together for yoga, line dancing, art projects, and field trips.
EPCC's first summer program offered 331 different classes and camps. The weekly Family Night program, in partnership with Mid-County Caring Community, combined sports and games with multicultural activities and averaged 150 participants every Friday. In addition to their participation in various EPCC programs, many of these seniors volunteered in the center's preschools as well as its special events.