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Recorded program Information
Line
For the latest and most up to date
information about programs
please call the information hot line at:
847-234-6702
Registration is accepted during all building hours
School Year Building Hours |
Summer Building Hours |
Sundays 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Sundays - Closed May 1 - Sept. 30
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Fitness Center Hours |
Sundays 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday 5:15 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday 5:15 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Building
Closed
May 26
Memorial Day
July
4
Independence Day
August
3
Lake Forest Day
September 5 Labor Day
November 24 Thanksgiving
December 25 Christmas
January 1
New Years Day
Be challenged – Share a skill or interest!
Several part-time positions are available. Applications are now
being
accepted at the Recreation Center. Please contact
Wendy McKiernan, Superintendent of
Recreation, at 847-810-3912 if you are interested.
Many of the improvements to the Recreation Center and our parks have
been made possible through donations. You could purchase a paver to be placed in our outdoor patio area, which can be
engraved to your liking. Download
A
Tradition of Giving Form
 (503k - 1
page) form and send in for your paver
today.
Some organizations and individual residents have chosen to donate
to the
operating and capital fund of the Parks & Recreation Department. These
contributions lessen
the tax burden of all residents. For more information on the
opportunity
to contribute to our community, call the Executive Director of Parks
& Recreation,
Mary
Van Arsdale, at
847-810-3918.
CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES
for Program Participants, Spectators and Employees
The goal of the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
is to provide positive experiences in which all individuals
are welcome and treated with respect, sensitivity and
fairness. The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
offers its programs and services to all individuals on an
equal basis regardless of age, race, religion, sex, creed,
sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department reserves
the right to restrict, suspend, expel or deny participation
in any program or service to any person whose behavior
materially interferes with or disrupts the quality or the
enjoyment by other participants, or the ability of staff to
conduct or manage the activity or facility.
Unacceptable Behaviors include but are not limited to:
• Use of abusive language or language that is demeaning to
others
• Use of physical force against participants or employees
• Disrespect towards other participants or employees
• Damage to or inappropriate use of property, equipment or
facility
• Behavior that is disruptive or against the law
• Any other behavior that the Recreation Staff feels is
inappropriate or
dangerous
Consequences:
1. First Incident: Verbal warning given
2. Second Incident: Written warning; if a minor, then
parent or guardian is contacted and must sign
written
warning. Participant must sit out of the activity for a day.
3. Third Incident: Participant is suspended or expelled
from the program or facility.
If a minor, parent will be required to sign suspension
notice.
If an employee, Personnel Guidelines will be enforced.
The severity of the incident or incidents will dictate
the severity of the consequences and the Lake Forest Parks &
Recreation Department reserves the right to determine the
amount of refund, if any.
Let’s all try to keep the Recreation
Department a safe environment for everyone!
Payment Policy
All program fees must be paid in full prior to participating in any
program or activity. Any current outstanding bills must be paid prior to
registering
for any future programs.
Refund Policy
All requests for withdrawals must be received in writing
at the Recreation Center. The amount credited will depend on
when the written request is received. Sailing, Fitness
Center and Kinderhaven Preschool Center have their own
policies. Programs run by outside contractors (such as
Karate and North Shore Basketball) may have their own refund
policies which would be noted in the program description.
For withdrawal requests received in writing no later than
7 days prior to the beginning of the class, a credit equal
to 90% of the fee paid for the class will be placed on your
account.
From 6 days prior to the start of class until before the
3rd meeting of the class, a credit equal to 80% of the class
fee will be placed on your account.
No refunds will be given after the 3rd meeting except in
the case of documented medical reasons or moving out of the
local area.
KINDERHAVEN POLICY
Kinderhaven Preschool Center – The Kinderhaven
registration fee is non-refundable. The first tuition
payment (representing 10% of the total tuition) is due in
May and is non-refundable. Please contact the Kinderhaven
Director with any questions.
DANCE REFUND POLICY
Semester Classes (Pre School, Adult, etc.): These will
follow the regular Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
policy.
Full Year Classes (Recital eligible classes, Jazz, Jumps
& Turns, Company, etc.):
Withdrawal requests received in writing no later than 7
days prior to the beginning of the class will receive a
credit for the class fee paid less 5% of the full class fee.
Withdrawal requests received from 6 days prior to the
beginning of the class until before the 3rd meeting of the
class will receive a credit for the class fee paid less 10%
of the full class fee.
Withdrawal requests received after the second class
meeting, but before December 15 will receive a credit for
the second semester.
No refunds will be given after December 15 except in the
case of documented medical reasons or moving out of the
local area.
Recital Fees: The Dance Academy staff must be notified in
writing of a dancer’s intention to not be in the recital by
November 1 to receive a credit for the Recital Fee.
If a dancer is withdrawn from a class due to an
instructor recommendation or if the class is cancelled, a
full refund for all classes remaining will be given. If a
dancer is transferring from one dance class to another,
there is no penalty.
FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Photos are periodically taken of participants in our programs. Please be
advised that these photos are for the Recreation Department’s use
only and may
be used in future brochures, flyers or public relations. If
you do not want
your photo publicized, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at
847-234-6700.
The gymnasium is open throughout the year for drop in
activities for Lake Forest residents. Informal games of
basketball are allowed when no instructional classes are
scheduled. Basketballs are provided. Baskets can be lowered
for the younger players.
We now have a new gameroom for everyone to enjoy! Ping
Pong, Foosball, and video games are available. The gameroom
is supervised daily after school hours and weekends. Stop by
and check it out!
The Recreation Center is supervised by qualified staff during all
drop in hours. Since the drop in hours change throughout the year, a current
schedule is printed
monthly and available at the Recreation Center. Click here for
the current Drop
In Schedule or you may also
obtain current
information by calling the program information line, 234-6702. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding the use of the Recreation Center,
please call Dan Deuel, Program Supervisor at
847-810-3940.
Rooms are available on a rental basis to Lake Forest residents and
local
not-for-profit organizations. Room rentals are arranged at
times when no Parks & Recreation Department programs are in session. For rental
rates and
schedule of availability, please call or email
Dan
Deuel, Superintendent
of Recreation,
at 847-810-3940. Download a
Contract for Use of Facilities. (9k - 2 pages)
Gift certificates are available for the special person on your gift
list! Certificates may be purchased in any dollar amount to be used for
any program, service or court time. This is a great idea for
birthdays,
anniversaries or graduations! We also have Rec Room Diner gift
booklets of $5.00 (5 - $1.00 coupons) that can be used in our
diner. They are great for gifts for kids and adults. Just to say thank you, happy birthday, or the be used by a child
instead of sending them with a lot of money during programs.
Each year we face the difficult issue of gifts and gratuities. To help
clarify our position for both staff and the public, a policy has
been
established.
Program participants have no need to reward
employees in any manner except through cooperation
and helpfulness in assisting us to give a high level
of service to the community. Recreation Department
services are paid for by the citizens' taxes and program fees. The acceptance of
gifts and
gratuities is contrary to established policy of the Park and
Recreation Board.
From time to time, residents and users of the
Parks & Recreation
Department programs
may wish to express their appreciation. We ask that this be
done in one of
three ways:
- A donation to the Department or program in honor of the
employee
- An edible gift that can be shared with the entire work group
- A note to the employee’s supervisor which will become part of
his/her personnel file.
As a team, the Parks & Recreation Department is constantly working to
provide citizens
with high quality service. We hope that you understand the
need for our policy. As always, we invite your opinion.
New
to the Area?
All residents of the City of Lake Forest are
important to us! If you are new to the area, the
Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
invites you to come in and find out what we have
going on for you and other members of your family. Throughout
the year, we provide a large variety of educational,
social, recreational and sports activities for all
ages and abilities. We also have a wealth of parks,
trails, and facilities for you and your family to
enjoy. To learn more about what we have to offer,
give us a call at 847-234-6700 we will be happy to
show you around the Recreation Center and explain
any program or service that is of interest to you.
As a potential program participant, we would like to
meet with you and your family!
Financial
Assistance
The Lake Forest Park & Recreation Foundation
recognizes that there are community residents who
may suffer from economic setbacks that might
preclude their participation in Recreation programs.
The Foundation has graciously set up an annual fund
to help those in need. If such a need exists, please
contact Superintendent of Recreation, Wendy
McKiernan, at 847-810-3912 or pick up a scholarship
application from the front office. A request for a
scholarship must be made prior to the registration
deadline.
Peanut
Policy
We are requesting your cooperation in partnering with us
to ensure a safe environment for children with nut
allergies. Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department has
identified these operational practices for everyone to
follow:
- Parents with children that have a nut allergy are
requested to list this information on their registration
form in the medical conditions section and notify the
staff as soon as possible.
- When we are notified of a nut allergy and we know
the severity of the allergy, we will notify families
registered in that particular program. If the allergy is
life-threatening, the program environment will
automatically become a nut free zone.
- For programs designated nut free, we will ask all
families to cooperate by packing lunches and supplying
snacks that do not contain any nut or nut by-products.
Unfortunately, due to ever-changing processing practices
and product ingredients, it is not feasible for us to
provide you with a comprehensive list of what items to
avoid.
- This is where we need your assistance. We ask that
parents take a few minutes when preparing a lunch or
snack to review the list of ingredients on each item
prior to packing it. We recognize that this may be an
inconvenience for your child’s food choices, but the
safety of another child’s life must take precedence.
Staff will do their best to monitor foods that may pose a
potential harm to the allergic child. However, since many
items may be without their original packaging and since we
have so many children in each program, it is not feasible to
inspect every food item from every child to ensure
compliance.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Should you
have questions with this practice, do not hesitate to give
us a call at 847-234-6700.
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