The City of Rogers is taking an preliminary step to strengthen and streamline youth programming in the neighborhood. Following motion by the Rogers City Council on Tuesday evening, the City has authorized funding to help staffing and bills wanted to absolutely function Rogers Activity Center (RAC) programming below the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
For a long time, the RAC has been operated via a partnership between the City of Rogers and Rogers Community School Recreation Association, a nonprofit group. The RAC has been a cornerstone of youth sports activities, camps, and after-school care in Rogers. Generations of households have participated in packages supplied via the middle, making it a valued half of the group.
“As our city continues to grow, it’s important that we deliver programs in a way that is consistent, sustainable, and built for the future. This step allows us to do that while continuing to serve families at a high level.”
Greg Hines, Mayor of Rogers
Coleta Paris, Executive Director of the Rogers Activity Center, mentioned the transition displays a pure subsequent step for the group.
“The RAC has been an important part of this community for a long time, and that’s not changing. This transition allows the City to carry that work forward and build on it. We support this move and are confident these programs will continue to serve families well.”
Coleta Paris, Executive Director, Rogers Activity Center
Programs, schedules, and day-to-day operations will proceed as they’re as we speak throughout the transition interval from the nonprofit to a City of Rogers operation. Additional particulars, together with any future updates to registration processes or programming buildings, might be communicated as plans are finalized.
“We understand that the RAC means a lot to this community. Our priority is a smooth transition that keeps programs running without disruption while we thoughtfully plan for the future.”
Quinton Harris, Director, Rogers Parks & Recreation
The City encourages residents to keep knowledgeable via official City communication channels and to attain out with questions.