Registration Information

REGISTER EARLY!!! Most programs have limited enrollments. Also, nothing cancels programs more than waiting until the last minute to register - besides not getting into the program, it may have been canceled due to poor enrollment. It is recommended that your registration form and fee be received two weeks prior to the start of the program.

Programs with insufficient registration will be cancelled three (3) business days prior to the program starting date.

Unless otherwise noted in the individual program descriptions, registration will be taken in person at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Office or by mailing completed registration form, and correct fee to:

Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department
176 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
 

REGISTRATION HOURS: Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm

• Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to participate in any of the programs unless he/she first registers with the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department and pays the appropriate fee. Registrations will not be taken at the class by instructors.
• Incomplete registrations are subject to being returned to sender.
• Phone registrations WILL NOT be accepted for fee based programs.
• Checks or Money Orders are to be made payable to the: Town of Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department.
• The Department may use photos taken during event programs unless otherwise notified in writing.

RESIDENCY:

• A resident is defined as one who resides within the town limits at an address that pays Yorktown Town Taxes.

 
NON RESIDENTS:

• If space is available in a program two (2) weeks prior to the start of that program, non-residents will be allowed to register by paying a 20% surcharge.  For non-fee programs, a $10.00 charge will be assessed

NEW RESIDENTS AND NEW REGISTRANTS:

• If you have moved into the Town of Yorktown within the last year and/or have never registered for a program, proof of residency is required when registering. All mail-in and walk-in registrations must be accompanied by a driver's license along with a current utility bill, bank statement or closing papers. Renters must show their rental agreement.

SENIOR CITIZENS:

• Senior citizens are defined as permanent Yorktown residents ages 60 

RETURNED CHECKS:

• A $20.00 fee will be assessed for all checks returned to the Recreation Department. Returned checks cannot be redeposited. Cash or Money Order will be required to replace the returned check and service charge.
• After 3 returned checks from a household, all future payments must be made in cash.

INSURANCE:

• The Town of Yorktown maintains a standard liability insurance policy that does not cover medical costs for anyone injured during the normal course of participation in any Recreation Department program or facility. ALL persons participate at their own risk.

CANCELLATIONS:

• Information concerning weather related cancellations will be announced over WLNA 1420 AM and WHUD 100.7 FM. Our answering machine at 245-4650 after 4:30pm on weekdays will also have cancellation information.

REFUNDS/CREDITS:
REFUNDS/CREDITS will be given only under the following conditions:

• A full refund/credit will be given if the program is cancelled by the Parks & Recreation Department prior to the program starting.
• All refund/credit requests stating the reason for the refund/credit must be made in writing, by the half-way point of the program, to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for consideration. If a refund/credit is granted, it will be pro-rated based on the date the request is received.
• No refund/credit requests will be considered once a program is half over.
• A $20.00 processing fee for all approved refunds will be assessed, except for programs cancelled by the Parks & Recreation Department.
• A $10.00 processing fee for all approved credits will be assessed, except for programs cancelled by the Parks & Recreation Department.
• If a participant becomes ill or injured for an extended period of time, a full or pro-rated refund/credit (less processing fee) will be made based on the date the request is received. A doctor's medical note (no faxes, e-mails, or copies) must accompany the request, and the request must be made prior to the end of the program.
• Refunds/Credits will not be given for scheduling conflicts.
• Please see Spring Summer brochure for Refunds/Credits policy for Day Camp, Travel Camp, or Adventure Camp.