Mission

The Cambridge Community Activities Program encourages and promotes life-long wellness by providing a variety of high-quality recreational activities,

learning opportunities, aquatics programs, and services to the broad Cambridge area community.

Connecting people, improving lives, building community.

Organizational Overview

Cambridge Community Activities Board of Directors

The Cambridge CAP, nonprofit organization, founded in 2003, is governed by an eleven member Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of the Cambridge Superintendent of Schools, a member of the Cambridge Board of Education, and nine community members.

Board Member Years of Service

Mary Behling, Chairman 9

Bernie Nikolay, Superintendent 1.5

Jim Womble New

Kris Frey 9

Tim Bolger .5

Tim Krueger 1

Greg Engelstad 7

Kristin Peppey 6

Steve Struss 5

Eddie Pahuski 3

Denise Stenklyft 2

Staff

The Cambridge CAP has three full-time staff and over 60 part-time and seasonal employees. Our employees oversee the day to day operations of the many programs we offer and facilities we manage including the Cambridge Area Community Pool, Ripley Park, CAP CARE, the Cambridge CAP Youth Center, and the Cambridge Food Pantry and Resource Center.

Office Support 1

Cap CARE 7

Custodial 1

Youth Center 3

Aquatics 25

Ripley Park 10

Instructors 6

Food Pantry 1

Athletics 8

West Side Park 5

Part Time Positions

Staff Development

Every year, the CAP continues its commitment to helping staff attain certifications and educational advancements. Continuing education benefits our staff, programs and most importantly our participants.

In 2012 the CAP staff attended the following educational conferences, meetings, and seminars:

• Wisconsin Parks and Recreation meetings throughout our region

• All programming staff training at Ripley Park with team building, staff recognition, in-service and dinner

• WPRA Aquatic Seminar

• National Recreation and Park Association Congress in Anaheim, California

• Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association annual conference in Wisconsin Dells

• Indiana University Executive Development Program, year one

• Region III Representative on the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Aquatics Section Board

• Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Park Tour in Oshkosh

• Poverty Matters Conference in Appleton

• Healthy Wisconsin Leadership Institute as part of a Jefferson County & Fort Health Care team aimed at reducing obesity in Jefferson County

Employee 5 year Service Awards

* Jody Wilke * Angela Tully * Mary Beth Steven * Reid Barnes

2012 Fast Facts

1,085 Facebook Friends

3,200 copies Brochure Distribution

500+ recipients Weekly Email Blasts

2,418 Online Accounts

7,572 Total Online Registrants

470+ Active Volunteers

$90,000 Approximate amount received in grants and donations

Maintenance ~ CAP is responsible for the upkeep of the following facilities:

• 5 baseball fields (Seasonal)

• 1 softball field (Seasonal)

• CES Soccer Fields / Flag Football Fields

• Ripley Park – all shelters, buildings, beach, landscaping

• Cambridge Area Community Pool ~ including office & locker rooms

• Food Pantry & Resource Center, Food Pantry Garden

• Youth Center

• CAP CARE Rooms

• CAP Office

Cambridge School District Facilities Usage

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

663

2,863

3,036

3,200

Hours Used

Approved Requests

CES

NMS

CHS

District

Coordination of School District

Facilities

The Cambridge CAP office is responsible for coordinating

district facilities and managing the online calendar. In 2012,

the CAP office facilitated 3,857 calendar requests,

totaling 9,763 hours of facilities usage.

Staff Certifications

Certified Park and Recreational Professionals (CPRP)

CPRP is a national standard in the Parks and Recreation field and illustrates the CAP’s ongoing commitment to quality, education, experience and expertise. To date, three staff have obtained this outstanding national certification, including:

Bridgette Hermanson, Lesli Buehler, & Jody Wilke

Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO)

Lesli Buehler

American Red Cross (ARC) Certifications

For the safety of our participants we strive to have all staff CPR and First Aid Certified. Additionally, our lifeguards are all ARC Certified and all swimming instructors are Water Safety Instructor Certified. We even have a Certified Lifeguard Instructor, Lesli Buehler, on our team!

Recreation Highlights

Healthy Lifestyles

The Cambridge CAP is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for all ages through a variety of recreation programs and services. The benefits of physical activity are endless. Providing afford-able, local access to fitness classes has been proven to increase participation.

By the numbers…

Adult Fitness: 5,132 participants attended classes

Actively Aging Fitness Program: 10 regular weekly participants

Youth participating in sports programs: 1,168 youth

Adult Enrichment Programs: 190 participants

Actively Aging Luncheons: 434 seniors

Community Wide Senior Appreciation Luncheon: 60 seniors

Youth Enrichment Program: 150 students

Community Partnerships

Cambridge School District Lions Club EMS Hoops Club Cambridge Booster Club Dane County Sheriff’s Department Cambridge Fire Department Optimist Club Cambridge Library Cambridge Wellness Collaborative Cambridge Youth Football Lake Ripley Lanes CamRock Café Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Joining Forces for Families Cambridge PTO Cambridge High School Athletic Teams Village of Cambridge Economic Development Task Force United Way Dane County Human Services

The Cambridge Area Community Pool is managed by the Cambridge CAP. The pool offers year round memberships, swim lessons, water aerobics, two seasons of Blue Fins swim team, and numer-ous special events, themed birthday parties and rental opportunities for the Cambridge area. The pool continues to sees a steady follow of swimmers throughout each year.

By the numbers…

Youth enrolled in swim lessons: 872 Water Safety Instructors certified by CAP: 18 Lifeguards certified by CAP: 6 Adapta-quatics grant participants: 8 Cambridge School physical education class participants: 544 Water Aerobics participants: 966

The Cambridge CAP Youth Center is housed in the Nikolay Middle School and offers youth grades 5-8 a free, safe, and positive environment.

By the numbers…

Days open: 178 Average youth daily: 27 Students attending YC dances: 120 Students participating in the Homework Challenge: 89 Students involved in Youth Council: 22 The Youth Center relies on donations, fund-raising efforts, and funding from United Way and Dane County. $19,555…money received through grants and donations $6,880…money raised through fundraising

efforts

CAP CARE

At CAP CARE, a before and after school program which operates out of the Cambridge Elementary School, children engage in many exciting learning adventures.

In 2012, CAP CARE was recognized as the first four star before and after school facility in the state of Wisconsin by the Youngstar rating program.

By the numbers…

2012 attendances of chil-dren in a safe, enriching summer and afterschool care: 872 Continuing education is critical to providing qual-ity, innovative programs in our before and after school setting. Our team contin-ues to attend seminars, take courses and develop their skills. Registry Levels of CAP CARE/Day Camp Staff Anneke Legge Level 16 Lesli Buehler Level 14 Amanda Hollis Level 12 Hannah Peppey Level 8 Janette Bystol Level 3

Ripley Park The Cambridge CAP continues to partner with the Cambridge Foundation to manage operations of Ripley Park. The Park, located on the west shore of Lake Ripley, is an 18 acre beach front park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation.

Ripley Park Financial Report 2012

Admission $ 33,840

Rentals $ 2,965

Concession $ 9,130

Cambridge Foundation $ 15,000

Holiday Lights $ 1,625

Special Events $ 500

Disc Golf $ 4,280

Total Income $ 67,340

Personnel $ 30,440

Concession $ 6,575

Maintenance $ 7,240

Admin $ 2,715

Utilities $ 8,475

Holiday Lights $ 610

Program Supplies $ 800

Capitol Improvements $ 2,080

Total Expense $ 58,935

Expenses

Season

Passes

Adult Day

Passes

Youth Day

Pass

Shelter

Reservations

358 App. 9,500 App. 4,500 45

By the numbers…

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center The Cambridge Food Pantry, housed in the Nikolay Middle school, is managed by the Cambridge CAP with the assistance of many generous volunteers, churches and community organizations.

By the numbers... * 174 different families were served at the Pantry this year * 70 of which were new families to the Pantry in 2012 * Over 300 Volunteers * 1,945 volunteer hours logged *$47,000 received in donations *275 approximate number of Blue Jay Backpacks delivered

The table below illustrates the number of the clients served each month:

In 2012, the CAP added a 9 hole disc golf course to the list of amenities at Ripley Park. The new disc golf course has been a popular addition to the park, bring-ing groups in daily. Additionally, Ripley Park was host to the annual Holiday Light show, an effort to bring visitors to Ripley Park during the off season and foster community pride.

Income

Donations

Food Pantry $ 45,980

Blue Jay Backpack $ 825

Community Café $ 750

Total Income $ 47,555

Expenses

Blue Jay Backpack $ 420

Community Café $ 3,735

Pantry Food Purchases $13,885

Garden $ 435

Maintenance/Non-Food Pantry $ 1,400

Office Supplies $ 1,105

Room Expansion $ 6,998

Freezer $ 3,765

Volunteer Appreciation $ 1,760

Staff Training $ 275

Food Pantry Personnel $17,890

Total Expenses $51,570

($4,015)

2012 Year End Bank Balance $51,920

Food Pantry Financial Report 2012

Population Jan Feb March April May June

Households 160 111 115 143 86 116

Adults 298 213 225 271 171 210

Children 183 126 110 158 95 114

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Households 137 114 95 133 126 107

Adults 255 205 177 282 227 191

Children 131 120 111 151 134 131

A new program in 2012, the Community Café proved to be a hit with local residents. The free meal is sponsored by a different community organization, church or group each month.

*2,157... Community members attended the Community Café in 21012

~ Fostering friendship, family and fellowship in the Cambridge area community ~

Special Events, Services or Programming

Touch-a-truck and Bike Rodeo Little League Tournament Softball Tournament Lake Ripley Ride Umbrella Daze Wellness Expo Cambridge CAP Fun Run Volunteer Banquets Whoville Who-le-bration Breakfast with Santa Holiday Lights in Ripley Park Bingo & Ice Cream Social Parents Night Out Get out & Play Snow Day West Side Park Ice Rink Cambridge Cares Kits Blue Jay Backpacks Discount Ticket Program Cambridge Wellness Collaborative Preschool Programs Food Pantry Garden Movies in the Park Trips

Condensed Financial Report 2011 2012

REVENUE

Admin $ 1,200 $ 3,430

Adult Athletic $ 33,625 $ 45,185

Adult Enrichment $ 5,890 $ 8,310

Aquatics $ 85,315 $ 89,690

CAP CARE $ 114,130 $ 132,880

Family Programs $ 11,740 $ 9,320

Food Pantry $ 53,470 $ 47,555

Fund 80 Levy $ 267,110 $ 286,000*

Ripley Park $ 69,580 $ 67,340

Trips $ 2,260 $ 1,015

Youth Athletics $ 58,730 $ 58,105

Youth Center $ 31,790 $ 26,435

Youth Enrichment $ 9,705 $ 8,720

Total Revenue $ 744,545 $ 783,985

EXPENSES

Admin $ 84,350 $ 98,355

Adult Athletic $ 23,610 $ 575

Adult Enrichment $ 2,205 $ 3,130

Aquatics $ 96,180 $ 97,000

CAP CARE $ 77,860 $ 101,065

Family Programs $ 8,415 $ 6,540

Food Pantry $ 29,390 $ 51,705

Ripley Park $ 67,610 $ 58,935

Trips $ 2,400 $ 1,900

Youth Athletics $ 71,100 $ 87,170

Youth Center $ 22,295 $ 23,315

Youth Enrichment $ 9,580 $ 6,505

Total Programming Expense $ 494,995 $ 536,195

Full Time Personnel $ 199,900 $ 215,018

Total Expense $ 694,895 $ 751,213

Net $ 49,650 $ 32,771

% Self-Funding (non Fund 80) 64% 63.5%

Bank Account Balances 12/31/2011 12/31/2012

YC CD $ 10,590 $ 10,691

MM $ 76,672 $ 71,055

Checking $ 16,778 $ 7,729

Sunshine Fund $ 1,803 $ 2,803

Ripley Park $ 16,501 $ 22,518

Food Pantry $ 53,553 $ 51,921

*$10,000 draw from 2011

Greetings from the Director ~

By all accounts 2012 was a successful year for the Cambridge Community Activities Program. Strengthened community partnerships and coordina-tion of efforts was visible throughout our community. These collaborations proved to be a hallmark of deliv-ering successful and sustainable quality programs while strengthening community pride. Moving for-ward, CAP will continue to focus on partnerships and collaborations as a means to energize and revitalize this great community.

To achieve continued success, we held a strategic planning session in 2012. The initiatives identified will lead us into the future, guide us in making sound decisions for the organization, and help us meet ever changing community needs. Using the key objectives and core values identified, we will continue to be good stewards of this community asset. In addition to community collaboration, we will focus on:

♦ Health & wellness initiatives

♦ Connecting kids with nature

♦ Accessibility and inclusion

♦ Slow, smart growth

♦ Continued fiscal responsibility

♦ Community involvement & feedback

♦ Further education for volunteer coaches

While planning for the future, it is also important to look back at what we have accomplished. The 2012 Annual Report does just that. As you peruse this snapshot, we encourage you to contact the CAP office with any questions you may have. We are honored to lead this organization on behalf of the Cambridge community and are committed delivering account-able, transparent business practices.

Bridgette Hermanson, CPRP CAP Executive Director