2015-16 GUIDE Fall & Winter
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CITY OF WHITE PLAINS 2015-16 GUIDE Fall & Winter Recreation & Parks • Library & Performing Arts Center Youth Bureau • Programs, Activities & Services www.cityofwhiteplains.com The City of White Plains Programs WHITE PLAINS CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Thomas M. Roach Office of the Mayor Council President City of White Plains, Office of the Mayor John Martin 255 Main Street, White Plains NY 10601 Common Council Dear Fellow Resident: John Kirkpatrick Dennis Krolian Milagros Lecuona The City of White Plains is pleased to present its Nadine Hunt-Robinson John Martin programming guide for Fall/Winter 2015/2016. The Beth Smayda Fall/Winter Guide details the many programs offered by the Recreation & Parks Department, White Plains Library, the Youth Bureau, the White Plains Performing Recreation Advisory Arts Center and our community partners. Committee The fall is a great time to enjoy our parks and the City’s many amenities. We John Martin, have exciting special events planned and new initiatives including: White Plains Chairman Night with the Westchester Knicks, Ballroom Dancing Made Easy, a Fitness Christine Eifler Class Open-House at the White Plains Community Center and a Summer Day Cayne Letizia Charles Morgan Camp Information Fair. Returning favorites include: the award-winning, Great Richard Myers White Plains Camp-Out at Delfino Park on September 19th and the White Plains Nyla Robinson Richard Sanchez Jazz Fest, September 24th – 27th. This year we introduce the first Frightfully Evelyn Santiago Fun Festival & Parade in the downtown on Sunday October 25. Jonathan Schere Michele Schoenfeld We hope you will participate in the new extended weekend Public Skate hours Kevin Scully at Ebersole Ice Rink, the City Lights Bright Holiday Nights event, and of course, Evelyne Velez Frank Williams our Annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular in the heart of our downtown. I encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to you and Recreation & Parks Staff your family as residents of our great city. Wayne Bass, Commissioner Best regards, Francine Croughan Deputy Commissioner Courtney Abrams Ellen Albers Recrea Mary Carey Thomas M. Roach, Mayor ins tion la & P P Robert Demarco te a i r h k s Michael Fusca W Martha Guarin Matthew Hanson G r i Helen Lamarche v e in b g m Beverly Myers-Bryant Y e ou m Lauren O’Connor M Re oments to George Price Sia Tofano Table of Contents General Program Information Swim FREE Family 11 Active Older Adult Programs La informacion de la matricula 3 Swim Instruction 11Taiko About the White Plains Recreation Map & Index of Park Facilities 48 Drumming 12 & Parks AOA 19 Refund Policy 2 Story Walk 12 Program Offerings 19-24 Registration Information 3 Tap Dance 12 Special Events 24-25 Registration Form 48 Teens Only-No Parents Trips 25-29 Allowed 12-13 Pre-School Programs Great White Plains Camp Out 12 Special Events 30-31 Arts & Crafts “Sticky Fingers” 4 Party Room Ebersol Ice Rink 12 Fantastic Fitness 4 Tennis Instruction 13 Community Partners 34-35 Play Groups Program 5 TGA Golf Instruction 13 WP Library Programs 42-43 Pre-Ballet Program 5 Track & Cross Country 13 WP Performing Arts Soccer Pre Kickers 5 White Plains Little League 13 Center 40-41 Sport Squirts Clinic 5 White Plains Camp Fair 13 Youth Bureau Programs 36-39 Creative Movement 5 Swim Parent/Tot 6 Programs for People Ebersole Ice Rink T-Ball Squirts Clinic 6 With Differing Abilities Public Session Schedule 32 Tumbling for Tots 6 Programs For All Ages 14-15 Family Admission Rates 32 Recreation Buddies 14 Instructional Programs 32-33 Youth Programs Ice Hockey 33 Basketball Programs 7-8 Adult Programs Party Room Ebersole Ice Rink 33 Fashion Designs & Trends 8 Aqua Zumba 16 Beginner Tumbling and Basketball League Men 16 Parks, Playground & Flexibility Program 8 Basketball League-Women 16 Trails 44-47 Cheerleading 8 Softball, Co-Ed League– Flying Machines-The Seagull 9 Fall League 16 Flight! 9 Softball, Men’s League– Recreation & Parks Hip-Hop 9 Fall League 16 Intermediate Tumbling and Ballroom Dancing Made Easy 16 Office Hours: Flexibility Program 9 as One, Two, Three Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm; Lacrosse Association, Fat Burning Pilates-Bodies Sat 9am - noon White Plains 9 In Motion 17 Information: 422-1336 My Art Treasure/Creative Gentle Yoga 17 Cancellations: 422-1302 Explorations 9 Fitness Classes-Open House 17 Mystery Makers 10 Have Fun with the Water Color 18 *Recreation Office Closed on the “No-Go-Yell-Tell” 10 Open Paint Night Following Saturdays Quick Start Tennis 10 Tennis Instruction 18 November 28, December 26, Safe On My Own 10 Tennis - Platform Tennis 18 January 2, February 13 Smart Start Sports Program 6 Zumba i20/20/20 18 www.cityofwhiteplains.com Soccer Programs 10 1 2015-16 Fall and Winter 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 422- by Recreation & Parks. A refund request because 1302, and on radio station WHUD FM (100.7). of illness or accident must be submitted in writing All efforts will be made to reschedule classes canceled and accompanied by a doctor’s note. Refunds will due to weather conditions or scheduling conflicts. be prorated based on the date received, with a 10% However there is no refund or pro-rated fee due to service charge. missed classes.. White Plains Recreation & Parks Alerts Receive important information regarding recreation activities, weather related cancellations and game post- ponements by registering for RecAlerts. RecAlerts are reliable and free. There is no spam, no hidden cost; you receive messages as part of your cell phone text messaging plan (standard text messaging rates apply). To register use your cell phone, text “RecAlert” to 888777. 2 “Where to Go, What to Do, Way of Life!” Program Registration Registration for all programs begins four (4) business days following the mailing of the Guide. Online registration begins five (5) business days following the mailing of the guide. 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 (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express). Please make checks payable to “The City of White Plains”. Financial assistance may be available to qualified applicants. Federal Income Tax Form 1040 for tax year 2014 or Social Services Eligibility letter must accompany application. No Scholarships available for nonresidents. Mail-In, Walk-In or visit www.whiteplainsregistration.com, All individuals will be able to browse our online brochure, however, if you wish to take advantage of online registration available for most of our programs, you will be required to visit our office and provide proof of residency. We will then provide you free of charge a WEBACCESS PASS for the convenience of future program registration. Nonresidents may register for most programs in our office. Limited enrollment Registration for programs will be held at the Recreation Administration Office at 85 Gedney Way, Monday through Friday, 8:30am- 5:15pm and Saturdays, 9am - noon. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks. Registration for all programs begins four (4) business days following the mailing of the Guide. Online registration begins five (5) business days following the mailing of the guide. Resident ID cards are issued on an annual basis, and can be obtained in Acceptable Proofs of Residency: Adult: person upon presenting two acceptable proofs of residency at the Recreation Acceptable Proofs of Residency: Adult: Driver’s license photo ID, utility bills, Administration Office. lease or cancelled checks. Youth: School ID card, library card, driver’s per- Recreation ID Card Fees: mit or license. Youth without photo ID must be accompanied by a parent. A Adult (18 and older) Initial $11 Renewal $9 resident is a person who lives in the City of White Plains. Owning property in Youth (5 to 17) Initial $7 Renewal $6 White Plains does not necessarily qualify a person as a resident. Senior Citizens Lifetime Ages 70 and Older $10 Notice: The Department of Recreation & Parks reserves the right to Lost Card Replacement Fee $11 cancel a program or adjust fees prior to actual starting date. Registracion de Programas COMO INSCRIBIRSE Tarifas: COMO INSCRIBIRSE Adultos (18 o mas) Inicial $11 Renovacion $9 Todos los costos de inscripcion deben pagarse al momento de la inscripcion. Joven (5 a 17) Inicial $7 Renovacion $6 Tamaño de las clases es limitado, registresen temprano! Pago puede ser echo Envejeciente (70 o mas) $10 de por vida en efectivo, cheque, o credito (Mastercard, Visa, o American Express). Por Reemplazo, tarjeta perdida $11 favor haga los cheques a nombre de “The City of White Plains”. Ayuda financiera puede estar disponsible para los solicitantes calificados. Declaracion Pruebas Aceptables de Residencia: Adulto: de impuestos Federales 1040 año fiscal, de 2014 tiene que acompañar la Licencia de conducir, facturas de servicios publicos, arrendamiento, o cheques solicitud. cacelados. Joven: Tarjeta de identificacion de la escuela, tarjeta de biblioteca, Por correo, en persona, o visitar www.whiteplainsregistration.com, Todos permiso de conducir or licencia de conducir. Joven sin identificacion debe los individuos seran capaces de navegar por nuestro folleto por el web, se acompañado por su pariente.