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General Information

from Batavia Park District Fall 2022 Fun Guide

by bataviaparkdistrict

from Batavia Park District Fall 2022 Fun Guide, page 94

Article from: Batavia Park District Fall 2022 Fun Guide

Memorial Program

facilities & hours

Civic Center (CC)

Main Administrative Office 327 W. Wilson St. 630-879-5235 Fax 630-879-9537

Main Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Eastside Community Center (ESCC)

14 N. Van Buren St. 630-406-5282

Eastside Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Holiday Office Hours

During the Fall session, the offices will be closed on the following days:

• Sept. 5 – for Labor Day • Oct. 10 – for Columbus Day • Nov. 8 – for Election Day • Nov. 24–25 – for the Thanksgiving holiday • Dec. 23–Jan. 2, 2023 – for the Christmas and

New Year’s holidays

Ways to Contact Us

630-879-5235

registrations@bataviaparks.org

Chat with us at bataviaparks.org

Visit one of our facilities

policies

NSF Checks

Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $20 service fee.

Program Refund Policy

Refunds will be considered for the following reasons: • Class Cancellations/Park District Closings;

Class Cancellations or Park District Closings will result in a refund that will be mailed to the person who was enrolled in the class unless the participant is a minor, the refund will go to the parent/guardian who signs the registration form. If you wish to apply this refund to another class, you must notify the

Park District immediately. • Refunds 5 Business Days Prior to Class;

Refund requests received 5 business days before the first class meeting will be accepted, less a service charge.

If application is received less than 5 business days prior to start of program and it causes enrollment to fall below minimum and the spot cannot be filled; no refund will be given. • Refunds After Start of Program;

Refund requests received after the second meeting of the program will not receive a refund with the exception of a written medical excuse prior to completion of the program. Fees will be pro-rated starting with the day the refund form is received in the

Park District office. A $5 service charge and program supply costs will be deducted from the amount of refund for each program, including medical reasons. Medical excuses will result in a pro-rated refund based upon the number of classes held prior to the date listed on the physician’s excuse. If program falls below the minimum required and the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be given. • One-day Program Refunds; (with the exception of Klub Fun)

Applications for refunds for one-day programs must be submitted 5 business days prior to class starting in order to receive a refund. Refunds will not be accepted after the class has ended. • All refunds will be issued in the form of a check when a refund application is approved before the class starts. Checks are processed by the Batavia Park District front office bi-monthly and sent via mail. • All refunds applied for are subject to a $5 service charge. Instances where fees are $10 or less, the service charge will be based on 10%. • Kids’ Club, Klub Fun, New Horizons, and Camp

SUN-sational participants are subject to different terms of refund and withdrawal policy. See parents’ manuals or description for more information. • Please allow two weeks to receive refunds.

Refunds will be applied to any outstanding balance owed on any programs or activities.

Inclement Weather Policy

For program and event updates or cancellations, please visit bataviaparks.org/rainout. The umpires or instructors decide the status of play after program starts. They will base their decisions on the field conditions and the likelihood of rain or thunder.

Nonresident Fee Policy

The Batavia Park District residents make a significant contribution to the operation of the park district via property taxes. The boundaries were established with the formation of the park district in 1969. A copy of a map showing the park district boundaries is printed in the brochure and available at the park district office. Persons living outside the park district boundaries may be required to pay an additional fee to register for programs.

Electronic Signature Readers:

Electronic signature readers have been installed, which will eliminate the need for you to complete a paper form every time you register. The electronic reader will capture your signature and confirm that you’ve agreed to the liability waiver and release of all claims. Signatures will stay on file for 12 months, and after that time you will simply stop in to sign the waiver again. If you are a regular phone-in customer, we will need to capture your signature in person in order for you to do subsequent registrations by phone. Online registration will not be affected by this new procedure.

GENERAL INFORMATION code of conduct

The Batavia Park District is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for participants in recreation programs. Participants are expected to adhere to fair and safe conduct guidelines. These guidelines apply to the safety of participants, the general public, employees, and volunteers of the Batavia Park District.

A safe environment is where participants, staff, volunteers and the general public are free from physical harm. It is anticipated that some participants may require assistance to participate in the recreation program. This assistance may include accommodations, which will assist participants with unusual behaviors in order to maintain a safe environment for all.

The following actions are prohibited at Batavia Park District facilities and parks: • Hitting, kicking or throwing objects. • Inappropriate sexual touching. • Creating a risk of contagion or illness, whether intentional or not. • Bringing a weapon to a program or activity or acting in a manner which exposes the participant or others to danger. • Extreme verbal abuse • Fighting • Any other unacceptable behavior including inappropriate dress. Any violation of these guidelines may result in: removal of the participant from the activity for a short period of time; removing the participant from the activity for the remainder of the day; suspending the participant for the next program meeting; and suspending the participant for the remainder of the program season.

Pitch to the Pros!

Give us your best class suggestions!

Everyone has ideas worth sharing—why not share your ideas with us? The Batavia Park District staff is always looking for new and exciting program ideas, and we want to hear them! Is there a particular class you have been looking for? How about your kids, is there something new out there they would like to participate in? Pitch your ideas on the form below and our professionals will take a look at them! The Batavia Park District staff will consider all submissions. Pitching an idea does not mean a program will be created, but we thank you for the suggestion.

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip _______________________________________________________

Daytime Phone ________________________________________________________

Evening Phone_________________________________________________________

I would like to see the following programs offered:

our staff

Leadership Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235

Allison Niemela, CPRP* Executive Director

allisonn@bataviaparks.org Brent Strumpf Director of Finance brents@bataviaparks.org Brittany Meyer, CPRP* Director of Community Recreation brittanym@bataviaparks.org Debbie Gentry Director of Marketing & Public Relations debbieg@bataviaparks.org Josh Wyant, CPO* Director of Facilities & Trades joshw@bataviaparks.org Kim Hansen, CPRP* Director of Parks kimh@bataviaparks.org

Administrative Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235

Christina Tomaras Cori Freebourn Lindsey Kaminsky Lynn Boerman Shelbie Hinterlong Tiffany Green Customer Relations Advisor Customer Relations Advisor Executive Assistant Human Resources Manager Customer Relations Advisor Customer Relations Manager christinat@bataviaparks.org corif@bataviaparks.org lindseyk@bataviaparks.org lynnb@bataviaparks.org shelbieh@bataviaparks.org tiffanyg@bataviaparks.org

Recreation Team > Eastside Community Center > 630-406-5282

Amy Luetgert Recreation Supervisor amyl@bataviaparks.org

Bethanne Guidarelli, CPO* Recreation Supervisor Julie Galauner Facilities & Aquatics Supervisor

Kathy Freedlund Fitness Supervisor bethanneg@bataviaparks.org julieg@bataviaparks.org kathyf@bataviaparks.org

Lori McDonald Recreation Supervisor lorim@bataviaparks.org

Nathaniel Jarosz Athletics Supervisor nathanielj@bataviaparks.org

Depot Museum Team > Depot Museum > 630-406-5274

Kate Garrett Director of the Batavia Depot Museum kateg@bataviaparks.org

Heather Bigeck Batavia Depot Museum Curator, CIG heatherb@bataviaparks.org

Parks Team > Maintenance > 630-406-5272

Alex Macias Jim Redmon Superintendent of Parks

alexm@bataviaparks.org Superintendent of Trades & Facilities jimr@bataviaparks.org

FVSRA

Becky Fredrickson, CTRS* Inclusion Manager beckyf@fvsra.org

* Title Abbreviations: AFO: Aquatics Facility Operator, CIG: Certified Interpretive Guide, CPO: Certified Pool Operator,

CPRP: Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, CTRS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Certification

fall registration

Resident Registration:

Monday, July 18

Residents may register for programs immediately and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will continue throughout the season.

BNR/Nonresident Registration:

Monday, August 1

This registration period is open to anyone including nonresidents. Registrations received during nonresident registration periods will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTRATION Special Notes:

• Please register early. Class status is determined one week prior to starting date. • Registration is not accepted by instructors.

Special Aides

Due to scheduling difficulty, the Park District requests a 2-week advance notice for any participant needing an aide. Please see the registration form.

Program Cancellations

The Park District reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes and change instructors. Programs not meeting the minimum registration will be canceled, and refunds will be issued in the form of a check. Cancellation decisions will be made one week in advance of the beginning of the program in most cases. All participants in canceled classes will be notified by Park District staff and will receive a full refund.

Class Transfers

If you wish to transfer to a different class, please bring $5 per transfer to the Park District and complete a Transfer Form during business hours.

Waiting List

Many of our classes have registration limits due to facility space and staff limitations, therefore we cannot always guarantee you will be enrolled in the class of your choice. The Park District maintains waiting lists for classes that have reached their maximum registration and encourages everyone to be placed on a waiting list. We will open additional classes whenever possible.

Instructors and leaders are not allowed to accept any registrations and are not allowed to give authorization for more people to register than the listed maximum. Your cooperation is appreciated. Registration deadlines have been set for each class. Please register prior to registration deadline. We try to establish class status at least 1 week prior to starting dates. Please register at least 1 week prior to class unless designated otherwise.

A.D.A. Compliance

The Batavia Park District intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you or someone you know will require an accommodation for District service, or have any questions about the District’s compliance please contact the A.D.A. Compliance and Inclusion Officer for the Batavia Park District, 327 W Wilson Street, Batavia, 630-406-5282.

Scholarship Program

The Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners and staff believe in providing program scholarship opportunities to residents with financial limitations. Park District residents are invited to complete the Scholarship Application, attach the required documents, and return to the Civic Center office at 327 Wilson St. For a list of qualifying programs, please visit bataviaparks.org.