Policies
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!! Nothing spoils a good program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrations by a certain date, the program may be canceled. Coming in on the day the program begins won’t resurrect it, so please register early.
RESIDENCY-DEFINED: A person whose primary residence, either as an owner or renter, is in Newtown, is considered a Newtown resident. (No exceptions to this rule.) Proof of residency is required.
NON-RESIDENT POLICY
Non-resident registrations will be accepted at the beginning of registration, however, there are limited spots.
Not all programs allow for non-resident participation.
Non-residents will be required to pay an additional $15.00 per program.
Non-residents may participate in bus trips.
REFUND POLICY
All programs are self-supporting and a commitment needs to be made to instructors and staff. Therefore NO REFUNDS will be given after the start of a program EXCEPT for medical reasons upon receipt of a physician's note. Communication to Parks and Recreation at onset of the condition is required. Refunds for cancelations made within one week prior to the start of a program are issured, but a $10.00 processing fee will be charged.
CANCELATION POLICY
Programs held at the Newtown Schools follow the school schedule, therefore, if schools are closed or canceled Parks and Recreation programs at the schools will be canceled. Programs held at the Newtown Yourth Academy or an off site location do not always follow the school schedule. In the event of inclement weather or other factors beyond our control, programs may need to be canceled. Please sign up for our automatic cancelation notices on our website, by clicking email subscriber in the lower right corner or call our cancelation number 203-270-4340 and press 1.
IMPORTANT NOTES
All Parks and Recreation programs are on a first-come, first served basis.
Parks and Recreation does not send confirmations. No news is good news! Please assume you are registered for the program(s) you have selected. You will be contacted only if there is a problem.
As mentioned earlier, Parks and Recreation cannot be responsible for loss of mail or postal delays.
Program participants are reminded NOT TO PARK IN FIRE LANES, per order of the Fire Marshall. Fire lanes are those areas in front of each school which are painted yellow.
When participating in a program at the Teen Center please park in front of the Teen Center ONLY. Do not park in front of businesses.
Get up-to-the minute program or cancelation information or leave a message at 203-270-4340, after hours and on weekends.
The Newtown Parks & Recreation Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month. Public input is welcomed at these meetings.
If a participant displays unruly behavior, he / she will be asked to leave the program and NO refund will be given.
INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Newtown Parks and Recreation Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in provision of programs and services. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register. Provisions of reasonable program accommodations will be made. We are committed to assuring equal access to programs, activities and services to all individuals. For more information, please contact our office at (203) 270-4340.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
The Newtown Parks and Recreation Department may videotape or take photographs of participants enrolled in recreation activities/programs. These photos and/or videotapes may be used for promotional purposes.