ANN ARBOR, MI — Like almost everything amid the pandemic, Ann Arbor Public Schools’ community education, recreation camps and classes took a major hit.

Officials say program participation, now under a new director, is on its way back up.

Sean Williams, a district community division staffer for 24 years, began working in the Rec & Ed director position in March, following predecessor Donnan Dishman’s retirement.

It’s a transition for him that made a lot of sense and was plenty of fun, he said, especially as they ramped up preparation for summer programs like several new camps and classes for local kids.

“We always get excited for the summer. That is a busy time for us,” Williams said, jokingly pointing to the noise and “chaos” as people prepped camp supplies for orientation outside his o

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