Welcome to the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Class and Program Registration Information Page. Returning users and new users will find our Class and Program Registration page new and improved.
(PLEASE NOTE: If you are returning user and would like to go directly to the On-Line Class Registration site please Click Here)
In order to accommodate all participants, we have four different ways to register for Recreation Classes, Camps and Activities: Drop Off , Mail-In , Telephone Registration and ON-LINE . Additional information and links follow below. If you still have questions please contact the Program Office at 703.519.2166 (TTY 703.519.2167), Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.
How To Register:
Registration for all programs begins on Monday, March 17,
2008.
Complete all information on the registration form including signature.
Make Checks payable to: The City of Alexandria.
Payments are deposited upon receipt. Confirmation of registration is mailed within five business days. If a class is full, a wait list is generated and individuals on the wait list will be contacted if a space becomes available. If you do not receive a confirmation by mail, please call the Program Office to confirm status of registration at 703.519.2166.
Due to the volume of class registrations, we regret that drop off registrations are not processed immediately. Staff reserves the right to cancel a class that does not meet minimum registration numbers.
Registration Deadlines:
Classes that have not met the minimum number of enrollees are cancelled
approximately one week before the start date. Participants are notified of
cancelled classes by phone or email. A credit is issued to the Household unless
a refund is requested. Please allow 4-6 weeks for refund.
Registrations received after a deadline date are processed on a space available basis and are considered late registrations. Late registrations will only be accepted at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center. Late registrations may not attend class with-out a class receipt.
Mail In:Complete a Registration
Form and mail to City of Alexandria Chinquapin Recreation Center, Department
34806, Alexandria, VA 22334-0806. Make checks payable to "City of Alexandria". Mail-in registration takes at least 5 days to process.
Drop Off: Complete a Registration Form and Drop Off at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, 3210 King St. Registrations can be dropped off at Chinquapin center in the PURPLE DROP OFF Registration Box located outside of the Chinquapin Program office beginning 9am on Friday, August 17. Drop off registrations, regardless of the date and time received, will be left in the box until they are pulled out for processing on Monday, August 20 at 9am. Drop off registration at anytime DOES NOT guarantee enrollment.
TELEPHONE (TELETRAC 703.838.4969): Tele
Trac is the 24-hour automated and convenient registration system
that allows you to sign up for classes by telephone using your checking
account number and Household ID number. Please follow the steps below.- All registrants must have a Household ID Number and a password. Contact Chinquapin Park Recreation Center to obtain this information at 703.519.2166.
- Payments can only be made using your checking account. You must have your Check Number, Checking Account Number and Bank Routing Number Available.
- You must know the Activity Number and Section Number that corresponds with the class or camp for which you are registering. Reference the Recreation Department Brochure or class and camp listing on the web at alexandria.gov/recreation.
- Have the above information available and call 703.838.4969. The system will prompt you for the numbers.
- Continue to follow the instructions.
- When you have completed the registration process you will be given a receipt number. Please write this number down for your records.
- Confirmation of registration is mailed within five business days. For assistance, call the Chinquapin Program Office at 703.519.2166, Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM A brochure with more detailed instructions is available at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center.
ON-LINE: A
convenient way to register for classes
and camps online in "real time". This will allow participants
to browse program information, register and
pay for programs via electronic check.
If you have previously registered in an activity, program, class or camp,
you can register online by using your Recreation
Department Household ID number. If you do not know your Household ID number,
call or visit one of the Department’s full time Recreation Centers or the
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center. You may also apply for a Household ID
number online by clicking the First
Time or New User?” link on the bottom part of the On-Line web page.
It is very strongly suggested that all new users review the THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS by clicking on this link.
Please note:: When applying for a Household ID online, requests will be reviewed prior to confirmation being sent via email. If you know your Household ID number or want to log in as Guest and would like to go to the On-line Class Registration site please click here.
Please click here for CLASS REGISTRATION form
Please click here for CLASS REGISTRATION form
MAIL-IN or DROP OFF of registration DOES NOT guarantee placement in a class.
Please click here for CLASS REGISTRATION form
Please click here for more information on Teletrac.
Please follow this link for more information on how to use the On-Line Registration site..
If you have any questions, please contact us at 703.519.2166.
Fees:
All fees must be paid in full and are due at the time of registration. Partial payment does not reserve enrollment. All checks and money orders are payable to the "City of Alexandria". You may use one form and check for family registrations.
Nonresident Fee:
A fee of $25 per person, in addition to the class fee, is required for all
class sections. This fee is non-refundable except when class/activity is
canceled by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.
Please click here for CLASS REGISTRATION form
Confirmation:
Non web registrants receive a confirmation receipt by mail. If you do not receive a confirmation in the mail, please call to confirm receipt of registration.
Refunds/Credits/Transfer
Policy:
All Refunds requests must be submitted in writing at least
one week prior to the start of the activity in order to receive a full refund/credit.
Requests received after this time are assessed a $10 service charge ($25
camps). All refund requests must be received no later than the date of the
second class. All requests must be received in writing or use the below
Refund, Credit or Transfer Form,. If an activity is full or
cancelled, all participants are given an automatic refund unless a credit is
requested in writing. Activities are cancelled one week prior to the start
date if they have not met minimum enrollment. Refunds for cancelled activities
are processed up to two weeks after the scheduled start of the cancelled activities.
Refunds are made payable to the head of household. Please allow 4-6 weeks for
refund.
Please use this Refund,Credit or Transfer Form
Private Swim Lessons:
Advance registration is required. Checks and Money Orders are payable to the City of Alexandria.
Supervision:
Children must be accompanied by a parent to class and remain until instructor arrives. Swim lesson parents must return to upper level once class begins.
Fee Assistance Program for City Residents:
The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities encourages
participation in City programs from all City residents. If you, a member of
your family or a friend would like to participate in programs or activities
sponsored by this Department and are in need of fee assistance in order to
participate, please contact the sponsoring program office for more detailed
information .Class requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the
start of a class. For general information, call 703.838.4343 or (TTY) 703.838.4902.
Please click here for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE form
