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General Information

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.
Registration Forms: Must be complete and on file in the recreation
  office prior to program participation.
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.
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.
Trips: Most trips depart from the Robert C. Gauntlett Community 
  Center. There are NO refunds for "no shows"!
Non-English Speaking: In case of an emergency, please include
  on your registration form the name and phone number of an English
  speaking person.
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.

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.
Special People: Handicapped and other special individuals are
  accepted in all activities. Please consult the Recreation Office at
  the time of registration.
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.
Prices: Most activity prices are listed. Payment must be received in
  advance for each program desired.  
Non-Resident Prices: Most programs are open to Non-Residents at
  stated price, plus $10.00 Non-Resident fee.
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.
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.
Returned Check Fees: All returned checks are subject to a $25.00
  processing fee.
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.
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.