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1) Where does registration take place?

- Most registration dates occur at the Town Hall on Middlebush Road located across from Wappingers Junior High School. Please see the Registration page for more information.

2) How do I know if I am a resident of the Town of Wappinger?

- You are a resident of the Town of Wappinger if you pay property tax to the Town of Wappinger. For further information about street addresses and residency please contact the Recreation Office at 297-0720.

3) If I am not a resident of the Town of Wappinger can I still participate in the Town Programs?

- Yes. Non-residents may participate in all of the Town Programs except the Summer Playground Program and the learn to swim program. Non-residents pay a an additional $15.00 surcharge per program for which you register.

4) My child is participating in more than one summer program. Can I write one check?

- No. Each summer program must be paid for with a separate check. Checks must be made payable to the “Town of Wappinger”.

5) Can my child be a part of the Learn to Swim Program and the Summer Playground Program at the same time?

- Yes! Children with limited swim experience are encouraged to take the Learn to Swim Program. When the swim program ends at 12:30pm, children may return to their home playground camps for an afternoon of fun. Personal Transportation is required to and from the Learn to Swim Program.

6) If my child decides after registration that he/she doesn’t want to attend a particular program will my money be refunded?

- If you contact the Recreation Director prior to the first day of a camp, then yes, your money will be refunded. You can obtain your refund on any Tuesday night at the Schlathaus Park Recreation Office between the hours of 6:00 and 7:30pm.

- If, however, you contact the Recreation Director after a program has already begun, the Director must bring your case to the Recreation Commission. The Recreation Commission will rule on your case and all decisions of the Commission are final.

7) Is there a maximum number of children allowed in each camp?

- Yes, and no. There is no maximum number assigned to the Summer Playground Program. There is, however, a limit to the number of space for children wishing to participate in the specialized summer programs such as Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Learn to Swim, Babysitting, Summer Musical Theater Camp and Summer Guitar Lessons. Register early to guarantee your spot.

- Waiting lists will be developed as programs reach capacity.

8) How will I know if a program is cancelled?

- For your convenience, there are three ways to find program cancellations.

           a) All cancellations will be posted on the Town of Wappinger Web-Site.

             - www.townofwappinger.us

           b) For daily cancellations prior to 8:30am

             - Call 297-4752

           c) For daily cancellations after 8:30am

            - Call 297-0720