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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: 6/04/2018
Disposition: Resolution 14511
Agenda Item No: 4.e
Meeting Date: June 4, 2018
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Police – Youth Services Bureau
Prepared by: Rebecca L. Kuga,
Program Supervisor
City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: Camp Chance 2018 – “Bringing Cops and Kids Together”
SUBJECT: Resolution approving and supporting Camp Chance 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Council adopt a resolution approving and supporting Camp Chance 2018.
DISCUSSION:
According to the 2010 US Census, almost 25% of families in San Rafael have incomes below the
federal poverty level. The majority of children who attend Camp Chance are Latinos from low income
homes. Over 1,050 youth from all over Marin and Sonoma Counties have benefited from this enriching
camping program since its inception in 1999.
In 1999, the San Rafael Police Department, through its Youth Services Bureau, created a one-week
summer camp, called “Camp Chance” for at-risk and underserved youth ages 11 through 13 living in
our community. Camp Chance continues to grow and we have raised over $66,000 this year to date.
Children participate in traditional camping activities, such as swimming, hiking and nature studies. In
addition, they are given the opportunity to create and foster rapport with peace officers in a personal
and relaxed setting, and this rapport historically has continued to flourish when the children return
home. In 2004, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) joined the San Rafael Police Department
(SRPD) in presenting the program and the number of campers has grown substantially. In 2008, SRPD
and MCSO partnered with the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) and selected Walker Creek
Ranch, an MCOE facility, to host Camp Chance. We are returning to this venue which allows us to
offer children a superior environment and camping experience for a lower cost. Camp Chance will be
held July 9 - 13, 2018 and a minimum of 75 youth will attend at the cost of $800 per child. Since 2004,
Camp Chance has been funded through donations of time and money; all donated money is dedicated
directly to cover the cost of sending children to camp.
Camp Chance creates an opportunity for community partnership between at-risk youth and law
enforcement and does not place a financial burden on the City of San Rafael. Moreover, it reduces
juvenile crime by offering these youth a structured and challenging, but enjoyable, overnight summer
camp experience that builds rapport and trust with law enforcement.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Middle schools throughout Marin County nominate children and we announce the program on our
Camp Chance Facebook page. We now enjoy brand recognition and also receive calls directly from
parents asking that their children be considered for Camp Chance. We strive to keep older children
who have aged out from the program involved by offering counselor-in-training (CIT) volunteer positions
for kids 15-17 years old and hiring camp counselors from alumni over the age of 18.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City of San Rafael.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter:
1. Adopt resolution.
2. Adopt resolution with modifications.
3. Direct staff to return with more information.
4. Take no action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council adopt the resolution approving and supporting Camp Chance.
RESOLUTION NO. 14511
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL APPROVING AND SUPPORTING CAMP CHANCE 2018
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin and the Marin County Office
of Education entered into a written Memorandum of Agreement dated June 25, 2013 to facilitate
Camp Chance 2013; and
WHEREAS, this written Memorandum of Agreement is still in effect; and
WHEREAS, Camp Chance, in existence since 1999, creates an opportunity for
community partnership between law enforcement and at-risk youth and this partnership helps
deter youth crime and increases a sense of hope for a future filled with positive choices; and
WHEREAS, Camp Chance gives community at-risk youth an opportunity to experience a
structured and challenging, but enjoyable, overnight summer camp experience; and
WHEREAS, the Camp Chance experience fosters increased self-esteem and gives at-
risk youth another opportunity to learn about healthy minds, emotions and bodies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves and supports
Camp Chance 2018.
I, Lindsay Lara, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
San Rafael, held on Monday, the 4th day of June 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Lindsay Lara, City Clerk