General Information
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Program Information: We do not confirm registrations. You will be |
| advised only if the class is filled or cancelled. No news is good news! | |
| Unless noted, programs and activities take place at the Gauntlett | |
| Community Center. Simply show up on the date/time/location indicated | |
| in the brochure. | |
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Registration Forms: Must be complete and on file in the recreation |
| office prior to program participation. | |
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Confidentiality: Information regarding minor children is considered |
| confidential and will only be shared with the parents or legal | |
| guardians listed on the registration form. Family data (address, | |
| phone number, and email address) will be shared with instructors | |
| and coaches. | |
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Cancellations: Marple Newtown Recreation reserves the right to |
| cancel a class or entire activity for which there is insufficient | |
| registration or for any other reasonable cause. | |
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Trips: Most trips depart from the Robert C. Gauntlett Community |
| Center. There are NO refunds for "no shows"! | |
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Non-English Speaking: In case of an emergency, please include |
| on your registration form the name and phone number of an English | |
| speaking person. | |
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Parent Responsibility: Parents are not to bring children to an |
| activity site prior to the activity's scheduled start time. In addition, | |
| parents are responsible for picking children up promptly at the | |
| conclusion of each activity. | |
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Inclement Weather: Recreation programs and activities will |
| generally be postponed (check with instructors) if schools are closed | |
| or dismiss early due to the weather. Please call 610-353-2326 for | |
| program cancellation information. For evening and weekend | |
| programs, a recorded message will indicate if a program has | |
| postponed. Most postponed classes will be rescheduled or added at | |
| the end of the session. | |
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Special People: Handicapped and other special individuals are |
| accepted in all activities. Please consult the Recreation Office at | |
| the time of registration. | |
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Insurance: The Marple Newtown Joint Recreation Commission |
| carries liability and property damage insurance only. Program | |
| participants are expected to use personal family health plans for | |
| medical coverage. | |
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Prices: Most activity prices are listed. Payment must be received in |
| advance for each program desired. | |
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Non-Resident Prices: Most programs are open to Non-Residents at |
| stated price, plus $10.00 Non-Resident fee. | |
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Multiple Children Families: When registering three or more children |
| from the same family for the same program, check with the | |
| recreation office for discount prices. Clinics and contracted activities | |
| are not included. | |
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Refunds: Are subject to a $10.00 administrative charge and given |
| only if the request is received prior to the Friday before the first class. | |
| In reference to trips and one-day workshops, refunds are only given if | |
| a replacement can be found. | |
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Returned Check Fees: All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 |
| processing fee. | |
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Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express): |
| Are accepted EXCEPT for ski tickets, amusement park tickets and | |
| movie tickets. These transactions are cash only. | |
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Wheelchair: If needed, a donated wheelchair is available for |
| program participants attending activities and events held at the | |
| Gauntlett Community Center. Please call the Recreation Office to | |
| make arrangements for use. |