RESERVATION GUIDELINES
HOW AND WHERE TO REGISTER?
MISSION STATEMENT The Watertown Parks and Recreation Commission, cognizant of the significant financial investment of the community in Parks and Recreational facilities, encourages their fullest possible use for recreational, cultural and educational purposes.
**PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOCATIONS for classes listed in this brochure are subject to change on short notice due to the anticipated construction at some of the schools. We will contact you with any changes from what is listed in the brochure. Thank you for your patience!
WALK-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Watertown Recreation Department, Depot Square Mall. These registrations are considered a first come, first served basis. After that we will be accepting registrations until 4:00 pm the Thursday before the program begins only if program is not filled to capacity before that time.
NON-RESIDENTS Will be allowed to mail-in or drop off registrations at once on THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 however Residents have first priority for programs. All Non-Residents registrations will be held until it is determined that the program hasn’t filled up with residents. Please note there is an additional $5.00 charge for all non-resident registrations
PHONE REGISTRATIONS Phone registrations will be accepted with Credit Card purchase.
ONLINE REGISTRATINS We do not accept online registrations but you can print out a registration to mail to us. Log onto the Town’s website at www.watertownct.org. Click on Parks & Recreation Department/Recreation Activities/Recreation Sign-Up Form.
REGISTRATION EXCEPTIONS Children must be the proper age before the program begins. We try our best to try and accommodate everyone. Programs are designed according to an age level that will best benefit the student and to have an appropriate instructor/student ratio.
REGISTRANTS ARE NOTIFIED when a course is cancelled. If a desired class is full you will be put on a waiting list. Additional classes may be opened if facility and instructor are available. The Recreation Department reserves the right to set a minimum and maximum for each program and to cancel any program due to low enrollment.
REGISTER EARLY Nothing kills a recreation program faster than residents who wait until last minute to register. There is a point when a program must be cancelled or modified if there is insufficient registration. All programs require a high level of coordination often including facility scheduling, staffing, volunteer recruitment and purchasing of supplies. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!
PAYMENT POLICY Payment is due with registration for all programs with proof of age. We will accept cash, credit card (Master Card, Visa, & debit cards), money order or check made out to Watertown Recreation. No pre/post dated checks. A $15.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks. Instructors will not accept registration at the class site. Fees must be paid at the office prior to participation otherwise specified.
REFUND POLICY Refunds must be requested prior to the Friday before the program begins. No refunds will be given once class begins. A $5.00 processing fee will be charged for all refunds.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes or change instructor. If insufficient enrollment causes a class to be canceled, full tuition is refunded. The playgrounds, sports camps, and waterfront areas may close at any time in case of inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather, program cancellations will be made on the info-line at (860) 945-5272 by 8:00 am. Fees will not be pro-rated in the event of rain. .
PROGRAM SCHEDULING The Park & Recreation Staff has made every effort to prepare this brochure as accurately as possible, however due to publication deadlines program listings/information may require that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. We apologize in advance should you find an error or for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please call the Info Line or sign up on our website to receive cancellations or adjustments to the schedule.
PHOTOGRAPHS Participants may be photographed for the purpose of promotion or advertising in the future brochures, in newspapers or in other Watertown Recreation Department media.
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS When the playgrounds/summer camps are in session all persons attending must be registered in the program. We are responsible for the children registered and the facilities being used. Persons not registered entering the facility or playground area will be asked to leave. Please understand the taxpayers own these facilities, and we are responsible. Also, we are protecting and caring for someone’s most precious commodity, their children. Please respect these rules and understand why we cannot have "outsiders" entering our playgrounds and facilities. Please check with your child’s camp director regarding the pick-up of your child by someone other than yourself. There are procedures in place at every camp and they will be enforced. There will be no exceptions.
CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are available to qualified applicants (for Watertown residents only). Please contact the Recreation Department at (860) 945-5246 for more information.
OFFICE INFORMATION
Location: Depot Square Mall
51 Depot Street, Suite 108
Watertown, CT 06795
Telephone: (860)945-5246
Fax: (860)945-4734
InfoLine (860)945-5246
Website: www.watertownct.org
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday thru Friday
STAFF
Recreation Director: Lisa Carew carew@watertownct.org
Parks Director: Harry Ward ward@watertownct.org
Asst Recreation Director: Carrie Prasauckas prasauckas@watertownct.org
Recreation Supervisor: Garry Smith smith@watertownct.org
Secretary: Mary Tremaglio tremaglio@watertownct.org
Bookkeeper: Laura Leary leary@watertownct.org
Office Clerk: Lisa Stankus
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Ronald Russo, Chairman * Jim Morro, V. Chairman * Teresa Mitchell, Secretary * Sal LaRosa, John Woermer, Kenneth LaRosa, Gerald, Langlais