2013-2014 Fall/Winter guide
fun
for all kids
N
o child or person with a disability should be denied access to learning an important ability, such as swimming, or developing skills for a lifetime of enjoyment, due to their inability to pay. The Rockford Park District offers a fee assistance program called Fun For All Kids (FFAK).
FFAK (Fee Assistance) Guidelines
Qualified applicants can receive up to 75% off registration fees for Rockford Park District programs. The 2013 scholarship funds will run from February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014. • M ust be a resident of the Rockford area with proof of residency such as a state ID or driver’s license. • M ust provide one of the options as requested on the FFAK Review and Verification of Eligibility form. • A pproval will be determined on site at one of our Customer Service locations based upon the information provided.
Child Care help available
The YWCA of Rockford administers a Child Care Assistance Program funded by IDHS. This program exists to help families of Boone, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties find child care and/or pay a portion of the cost of their child care for children under the age of 13. Families must meet established guidelines. For questions regarding the Child Care Assistance Program, or to request an application for assistance, please call 888-225-7072 or 815-484-9448.
If you would like to apply or re-apply for assistance, please print and complete the FFAK application located online at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org or pick up an application at a Customer Service location. Applicants must apply in person at one of the customer service locations and supply the needed documentation for review. A Spanish-speaking customer service representative is available at the Webbs Norman Center customer service location.
FFAK Ticket Packets
Once you have qualified for FFAK, the Rockford Park District offers FFAK ticket packets for Tots (ages 1-2), Youth (3-18), and Adults w/disabilities (18+). These packets provide individual admissions to a wide variety of Park District programs and facilities. Each ticket packet contains $190 in value to do fun recreational activities such as: • • • • • • • •
Magic Waters Waterpark admission Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens admission Forest City Queen Boat and Trolley Rides Sapora Playworld admission Swimming Golfing Ice Skating Pony rides
Look for this symbol throughout the guide. FEE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Only one ticket packet may be purchased per child per year. Ticket packets are for sale at any of our Customer Service locations. For more information on the ticket packet types, please visit our web site or contact customer service. NOTE: Each ticket packet is assigned to the qualified child or adult with a disability to use as admission to the provided Park District facilities. Coupons are valid for use in 2014 during the facilities’ operating season. Ticket packets are for sale in Customer Service at the Webbs Norman Center, the Customer Service satellite office at Carlson Ice Arena, and Washington Park Community Center.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
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