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CITY OF WHITE PLAINS 2021 GUIDE Spring & Summer! www.cityofwhiteplains.com The City of White Plains Programs WHITE PLAINS CITY OFFICIALS TO ALL OUR RESIDENTS White Plains Recreation & Parks has researched data and worked diligently to Mayor offer programs and facilities that will enable participants to enjoy them safely Thomas M. Roach during this difficult health crisis. Council President We are taking all needed precautions for our staff, instructors and participants. Nadine Hunt-Robinson We can assure you, we are sanitizing our equipment, bathrooms and facilities Common Council according to state guidelines. Justin Brasch Nadine Hunt-Robinson Your health is our number one priority John Kirkpatrick Staying active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. John Martin While the enclosed guide offers programs that can provide health benefits, it is Victoria Presser Jennifer Puja important that you follow the steps below to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Recreation Advisory DO Committee • Visit parks that are close to your home. Jennifer Puja Chairperson • Check in advance to prepare safely and to find out if the bathroom facilities Caroline Furry are open and what services are available before heading out. Leonard Gruenfeld • Stay at least 6 feet away from others who you do not live with (“social Christopher Kent Charles Morgan distancing”) and take other steps to prevent COVID-19. Richard Sanchez • Carefully consider use of playgrounds, and help children follow guidelines, Evelyn Santiago Jonathan Schere sanitizing hands often. Michele Schoenfeld • Play it safe and always wear a face covering around others not in your family Randy Stein group. Kevin Scully Frank Williams • Wash your hands before and after you go outdoors. Recreation & Parks Staff DON’T Wayne Bass • Visit parks if you are sick with, tested positive for COVID-19, or know you Commissioner were recently exposed to COVID-19. Francine Croughan • Visit crowded parks or organize group outings in the parks. Deputy Commissioner Courtney Abrams Ellen Albers Mary Carey Robert Demarco Martha Guarin Ariel Hernandez Helen Lamarche Beverly Myers-Bryant Matt Quatrano Sia Tofano Darren Valdes 2 Table of Contents • General Program Information • La informacion de la matricula Recreation & Parks Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm • Map & Index of Park Facilities Information: 422-1336 • Pre-School Programs • Programs for People Community Center Office Hours: With Differing Abilities Mon - Thursday 8am - 4pm Information: 422-1423 • Ebersole Ice Rink Cancellations: 422-1302 • Adult Programs www.cityofwhiteplains.com • 60 + Adult Programs *Recreation Office Closed on the Following Days. • Special Events April 2, May 31, July 5 All seasonal 2020 memberships may be renewed online at www. cityofwhiteplains.com, visit the Recreation and Parks page and online registration. 3 2021 Spring and Summer Programs Program Registration RECREATION AND PARKS MISSION The mission of the City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing recreational opportunities through safe, well-organized and affordable programs and facilities; and to maintain a comprehensive network of parks, trails and open spaces that promotes the mental, physical and social well being of our residents. Refund Policy Cancellation Policy Refunds are issued only for the following reasons: In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be A full refund will be issued for any program cancelled announced on the Recreation & Parks Hotline at by Recreation & Parks. A refund request because 422-1302, the city website, www.cityofwhiteplains. of illness or accident must be submitted in writing com, the recreation and parks Facebook page, on radio and accompanied by a doctor’s note. Refunds will station WHUD FM (100.7), also make sure to sign up for be prorated based on the date received, with a 10% RecAlerts(see below). service charge. All efforts will be made to reschedule classes canceled due to weather conditions or scheduling conflicts. However there is no refund or pro-rated fee due to missed classes. White Plains Recreation & Parks Alerts The City of White Plains is encouraging residents to sign up for Recreation & Parks Dept. alerts (“Rec Alerts”) in order to receive information and updates about Rec & Parks Dept. programs and activities, including weather-related schedule changes. Sign up is quick and easy. Click this link: https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/RecAlerts then click “Notify Me” in the right hand column. Type in your email address and then go to the Alert Center category (look for the red dot) and click on the method by which you would like to receive alerts (email, text message or both). And that’s all! Stay in the know with Rec Alerts! 4 “Where to Go, What to Do, Way of Life!” Program Registration Online Registration for Registration for programs will be held at the All Spring & Summer Programs! Recreation Administration Office at 85 Gedney Way, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Registration for programs offered by the City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Department can No Scholarships available for nonresidents. now be done online via the CommunityPass online Mail-In, Walk-In or visit registration system! https://register.capturepoint.com/WhitePlainsCityof Nonresidents may register for most programs in To login, register and pay online: Go to https://register.capturepoint.com/ our office. Limited enrollment WhitePlainsCityof All registration fees are payable at the time of registration. Class sizes are limited, so register early! Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card All programs follow COVID (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express). Please make checks payable to “The City of White Plains”. guidelines and masks are Financial assistance may be available to qualified required for all participants. applicants. Federal Income Tax Form 1040 tax year 2020 or proof of SSI or SSD REGISTRACION EN LINEA A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks. ¡La inscripción para los programas ofrecidos por el Departamento de Parques y Recreo de la Ciudad de White Plains ahora se puede hacer en Línea a través Facility Rentals del sistema de registro en línea de CommunityPass! Call for Information Para iniciar una sesión, registrarse y pagar en línea, siga las instrucciones a continuación: All requests require final approval from Vaya a https://register.capturepoint.com/ Commissioner of Recreation & Parks WhitePlainsCityof Recreation Passes and Program Registration require Proof of Residency. Acceptable Proofs of Residency: Adult: Picture ID or Driver’s license photo ID and utility bills, lease or cancelled checks. Youth: School ID card, library card, driver’s permit or license. Youth without photo ID must be accompanied by a parent. A resident is a person who lives in the City of White Plains. Owning property in White Plains does not necessarily qualify a person as a resident Notice: The Department of Recreation & Parks reserves the right to cancel a program or adjust fees prior to actual starting date. hat to do, Way Where to go, W of Life! hite Plains Recreation & Parks 5 2021 Spring and Summer Programs City of W Registracion de Programas COMO INSCRIBIRSE Los Pases e inscripciones para los programas Todos los costos de inscripción deben pagarse al momento requieren una prueba de residencia. de la inscripción. El tamaño de las clases es limitado, Pruebas Aceptables de Residencia: Adulto: regístrense temprano! Pago puede ser hecho en efectivo, Licencia de conducir, facturas de servicios públicos, cheque, o crédito (MasterCard, Visa, o American Express). arrendamiento, o cheques cancelados. Joven: Tarjeta de Por favor haga los cheques a nombre de “The City of identificación de la escuela, tarjeta de biblioteca, permiso White Plains”. Ayuda financiera puede estar disponible de conducir o licencia de conducir. Joven sin identificación para los solicitantes calificados. Declaración de impuestos debe ser acompañado por uno de sus padres. Un residente Federales 1040 del año fiscal 2020 tiene que acompañar es una persona que vive en la Ciudad de White Plains. la solicitud. La ayuda financiera está dispoible solo para Ser dueño de una propiedad en White Plains no califica residentes de White Plains. necesariamente a una persona como residente. Por correo, en persona, o visitar www. Nota: El Departamento de Parques y Recreo se reserva whiteplainsregistration.com el derecho de cancelar un programa o ajustar la tarifa La inscripción para los programas se llevará a cabo en la antes de la fecha en que comienza el programa. oficina administrativa de parques y recreo en 85 Gedney www.cityofwhiteplains.com Way, Lunes a Viernes, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Una tarifa de $20 se cobrará por todos los cheques devueltos. 6 “Where to Go, What to Do, Way of Life!” Pre-School Programs Kinderbox Kids Mix Media Art This class explores creativity and problem solving through mix media two and three dimensional art. Children will be engaged with fun projects using various mediums and materials such as paint, clay, paper and more as they enjoy art as a process. Age Group 3 - 5 years old Day/Time Tuesday, 6 sessions, begins April 20 9:30 - 10:15 am 10:30 - 11:15 am Location Ebersole Ice Rink (under tent) Registration Ongoing Fee $120 Kinderboxkids.com/waiver-and-Release-Form/ Funtastic Fitness Children will enjoy a variety of activities that promote socialization, aerobics, movement games, dancing & sing-a-longs. Play in the Park Children will have a great time interacting with other children Age Group 3 - 5 years and playing a variety of games. Parents must remain with their Day/Time Saturday, 11 - 11:45 pm or 12:00- 12:45 pm, 6 sessions, Begins April 24 children during activities. This program is weather permitting. Location Gillie Recreation Room Registration required. You must pre-register @ 422-1255 by Registration Ongoing Monday of each week. Fee $75 Age Group 2-5 years with caregiver Day/Time Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am Location Gillie Park Playground (Tuesday) July 6, 13, 20, 27 Turnure Park Playground (Wednesday) July 7, 14, 21, 28 Fee FREE Pre-Ballet #1 & 2 Welcome to a playful introduction to the world of ballet, music and creative movement.