Resident Registration Forms Due Thursday, August 15th by 5:00pm ...

General InformationDisclaimerThe Community Park District of La Grange Park makes everyeffort to provide complete and accurate information aboutour programs contained within this brochure. If any error hasoccurred, the Park District has the right to revise, delete, orchange any information it deems necessary.Don’t Be DisappointedIf you want to take a class, don’t delay, sign up during therandom draw registration. Make sure your registration arrivesat the Park District office by 5:00 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2013.Many programs fill up quickly, so please submit your registrationon time.Fee Assistance-Scholarship FundIf you are aware of any La Grange Park resident who is beingdenied the right to participate in recreation programs due tofinancial hardship, please call the Park District Office at (708)354-4580. Requests will be considered on an individual basisand should be made as soon as possible. Funds are limited anddistributed on an equal basis.Waiting ListsIf a class reaches its maximum, a waiting list will be maintained.First priority will be given to La Grange Park residents,regardless of their placement on the waiting list.Resident PolicyNon-resident enrollment into any Community Park Districtprogram is gladly accepted, however, please make note of thefollowing:1. Non-residents will pay no more than $10.00 additional fora program, or 50% of the program fee, whichever is thelesser amount (unless otherwise noted)2. Non-resident registration begins one week after residentregistration.3. Residents on a waiting list are given priority when anopening becomes available.Do you know if you are a Park District resident? Theeasiest and most positive identification is found on yourproperty tax bill. If the Community Park District is amongthose services listed, all residents of that household areresidents and receive all resident benefits. Additionally,any address within La Grange Park boundaries will have a60526 zip code.Min/Max: What Does It Mean?All program fees are established to cover operating costs.In order for the program to operate it must meet minimumenrollment numbers. To ensure adequate supervision,maximum enrollment is controlled.Co-op: What Does It Mean?In order to increase the variety of recreation programs, we havejoined forces on some programs with neighboring recreationagencies. If the graphic symbol of a handshake appears after aprogram please pay special attention to the program location.Code of ConductTo ensure an enjoyable and safe program for all participants,the Community Park District has developed a behavioral code ofconduct. Participants and spectators must:• Show respect to all participants and staff• Refrain from using foul language• Refrain from causing bodily harm• Treat equipment, supplies and facilities with respectTemporary removal or permanent suspension from the programand/or facility may result if behavioral standards are notmaintained.Note to Parent or GuardianWhen present in the classroom with the assigned teacher,children are under the instructor’s supervision. In all cases, it isunderstood that children eight years and older are responsiblefor their own behavior and whereabouts while they are at aprogram site. Parents should establish and discuss with theirchildren both drop-off and pick-up arrangements, and guidelinesrelative to expectations of on-site conduct.Senior ClubThe Park District hosts a Senior Friends group, which meetsonce a month. Different activities are planned each month fromSeptember through June. Call (708) 354-4580 to be placed on themailing list so you can be part of each month’s special events.See page 24 for details.Enrichment ClassesThis icon represents a program that will extend the ReadyTeddy Preschool day. These classes are either preceding orimmediately following preschool. Class descriptions and timesare detailed within this brochure. Classes are open to allpreschoolers, whether or not they attend ReadyTeddy Preschool.4www.CPDLGP.org • Follow us on FacebookVolunteerA big THANK YOU to the volunteers who are invaluable inhelping all our special events run smoothly. We had our fourthannual “Thank You Volunteers” picnic in August, and it was wellattended. If you are interested in assisting us at a special eventplease contact Superintendent of Recreation, Dean Carrara, at708-354-4580.