Recently, Best Life magazine published
a list of the 100 best places to raise a family, Fontana
was ranked 24.
According to the magazine, several factors were
considered in the data comparisons to include the student-to-teacher
ratio, respectable budgets, number of nearby parks and more.
“Best Life editors used these categories and data
from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics,
the FBI, the American Association of Museums, the National Center
for Health Statistics and the American Bar Association to evaluate
257 cities.”
This is the second time this year that the community
of Fontana has been recognized for the exceptional family focused
environment and recreational amenities that have been key aspects
of the General Plan.
"We currently have over $100 million of improvements
under construction, or recently completed, with the Lewis Library
and Technology Center and Fontana Park as the two largest investments,” said
Mayor Mark Nuaimi, “All of these investments are targeted to enhancing
the learning and fitness environment for all our residents -- with
specific attention paid to our youth."
to
The Lewis Library and Technology Center,
located at
8437 Sierra Avenue.
Some of the programs offered in Fontana that have
contributed to recent awards include the new Lewis Library
and Technology Center, the School Resource Officer
Program, the Nature Discovery Camp Partnership,
and partnerships with FUSD, Boys and Girls Clubs, the Children’s
Fund, Youth Justice Center, the County Library, and Jack Bulik Teen
Center.
Family
Art Day introduces cultural arts in a fun and exciting way for
all ages. The next event is October 18 from 3 to 5 pm.
Fontana also offers a large variety of youth programs
and family fun events. From Family Art Days, the Teen
Summer Camps and Summer Excursions, to the Artists
in Nature and the Journey, Explore, and Discover
Camp at the newly opened Heritage neighborhood center. Additionally,
the sports program offers parents an opportunity to participate as
a coach, which is a volunteer-based program and includes a rigorous
training session that focuses on teaching youth, parents, and coaches
about the importance of teamwork.
For more information about Best Life magazine,
please visit www.bestlifeonline.com.
For more information about the City of Fontana, please visit www.fontana.org or www.fontanarecreation.org for
information on recreational programs and facilities.
To read about the earlier award 100 Best
Communities for Young People, please visit the February
edition of the Community Connection or click www.fontana.org/main/comm_conn/2008/feb/article1_feb2008.htm.
