As a matter of course, advisory councils have to be convened before the season starts, with youth sports coaches, recreation supervisors and parents.

The rule has been in place for 15 years, and few parents object to it, said John Judnich, the recreation supervisor of the department.

Recent interviews with more than a dozen camp directors and recreation supervisors in the county indicated a wide spectrum of responses.

Darryl Glenn, 37, the center's recreation supervisor, was a Jet, too.

The recreation supervisor from Westhab said an arts class would benefit these children.

Inside, a group of boys were learning to box from Patrick Magliari, a 75-year-old recreation supervisor.

Hazel Parker was the recreation supervisor at the playground starting in 1942.

A former professional wrestler, he works for the city as recreation supervisor for the Heights.

To attract girls, recreation supervisors have added coed volleyball, dance and theater.

Last weekend, Todd Smith, the recreation supervisor, was letting three boys throw big rubber balls at the walls and even straight at him.