Class Registration Procedures
By Phone
Please call the Parks and Recreation Department from 7:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Friday. Please be prepared with the class code and your credit card (Mastercard or Visa). A minimum $10 charge is required.
Mail - In
Please print and complete the registration form and mail the form and fee to the address on the form. Due to the popularity of classes, we recommend that you call to confirm space in the class prior to mailing your registration form.
Walk - In
Walk-in registrations are accepted at the Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street from 7:00am to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Questions?
The Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for program registrations equaling $10 or more.
Be an Early Bird
Many classes fill up quickly. Classes will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not reached within 3 days of class start date.
Am I In?
Assume the course will be held at the time and date indicated and that you are enrolled unless you hear from us.
Bad Weather
In the event of inclement weather, classes may be cancelled. Please listen to WPRO 630AM for information or call 789-9301. Individual class participants will not be contacted.
Refunds
Your satisfaction is very important to us.
PLEASE NOTE: New refund policy takes effect July 1, 2006
** If you withdraw 3 business days before the first class (excluding weekends and holidays) you receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee.
**One day classes: Absolutely no refunds will be issued less than 3 business days prior to the class.
**If you withdraw less than 3 business days before or after the first class, you will receive an 80% refund less a $5 processing fee.
**If you withdraw after the second class, no refund will be issued.
Am I a Resident?
Residents ( R ) are defined as follows: (1) South Kingstown taxpayer found in the most current tax book or who can show a receipt for payment of the current year's taxes. (2) A person who can provide the Town with a copy of a current valid 90-day or more lease in South Kingstown. (3) Any person who can show current rent receipts for South Kingstown a period of not less than 90 days. PersonS failing to meet one of these qualifications shall be considered a non-resident (NR).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for South Kingstown residents who qualify for the South Kingstown School Department's Free (40% reduction in fees) or Reduced (20% reduction in fees) lunch program. Simply stop by the Neighborhood Guild and complete the scholarship application form. Need assistance? Please call Cathy Larlham, Recreation Superintendent, 789-9301.
Child Supervision Procedures
The South Kingstown Recreation Commission has recently adopted a new Child Supervision procedure. This procedure is in effect for children ages 12 and under. When completing registration forms, adults registering children must choose the release option they desire and complete the necessary information. Your attention to this important child safety issue is appreciated.
OPTION A: Open Release
Child is allowed to leave at the conclusion of the activity. This option should be used for walkers, children meeting parents in the parking lot, and car pool participants.
OPTION B: Authorized List
The child will be released to an adult on the authorized list. Proof of identification may be required if the supervisor is unfamiliar with the individual picking up the child. This option should be used for younger children who may be picked up by various individuals or by parents who desire enhanced child release procedures. (Please note that if the individual is not on the authorized list, the child will not be released until permission is obtained from parent/guardian).
OPTION C: Authorized List/Proof of Identification
The child will be released to an adult on the authorized list only after proof of identification has been provided. The individual on the authorized list must sign-out the child. This option should be used in extreme cases for parents who desire significant child release restrictions. (Please not that if the individual is not on the authorized list and/or does not have proof of identification, the child will not be released until permission is obtained from a parent/guardian).
The authorized list will be provided by parent/guardian at time of registration for the program/activity. New names can only be added in writing by a parent or guardian.