Frequently Asked Questions
How is CAP Set Up?
CAP was established in 2003 as a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization with an eleven member board of directors. The Cambridge Superintendent of Schools and a member of the Cambridge School Board, to be appointed by said School Board, shall be ex officio Board members, with full voting rights. CAP receives tax levy support from the Cambridge School District through Fund 80.
What is fund 80?
Fund 80 is a fund levied through the local school district that is used to account for community activities.
The activities for this fund are governed by Wisconsin State Statue 120.13(19) Community Programs and Services - "A school board may establish and maintain community education, training, recreational, cultural or athletic programs and services, outside the regular curricular and extracurricular programs for pupils, under such terms and conditions as the school board prescribes. The school board may establish and collect fees to cover all or part of the costs of such programs and services. Costs associated with such programs and services shall not be included in the school district's shared cost under 121.07(6)."
More information about Fund 80 can be found at the Department of Instruction web site:
DPI Website
How is CAP Funded?
The 2011-2012 total CAP budget: $680,300.
Approximately sixty percent of the budget, $404,300, is supported directly by participant fees, grants and donations. Forty percent of the budget, $276,000, is supported by tax dollars levied through the School District's fund 80. The budget includes operation of CAP CARE. Youth Center, Cambridge Area Pool, Ripley Park, the Cambridge Food Pantry and all other CAP programs and activities.
What does CAP cost the average School District Tax Payer?
The cost for a home valued at $250,000 is less than $10 per month for the 2011- 2012 school year. The 2011-2012 CAP levy Mil Rate is $0.47 per $1,000; so taxes on a home valued at $250,000 are approximately $119/year.
How do I register for CAP programs?
Fill out and either mail in or drop off the registration form with payment to
PO Box 54, Cambridge, WI 53523. A registration from can be found in the
CAP brochure, on the CAP website, or at any CAP offices.
You are now able to register online and pay with credit card. Please click on the link to the left called "Register Now." This will direct you to our secure, online registration database, click on "Click Here to Log In and Register." You will then be guided through a process of creating a family login and password that you will use each time you register. At the end of the registration you must pay with a credit card. A registration confirmation and receipt will then be emailed to you.
Can I register more than one child on the same registration form?
Yes, it saves time and reduces the amount of paper used.
Will I be mailed a confirmation after I have registered my child?
If you don't hear from us...that's good. The Cambridge Community Activities Program will not send out confirmations of registration. If you don't hear from us, consider yourself registered. We will only contact you in case of a problem (payment inaccuracy, full program, cancellation). For all youth sports programming participants will be contacted by his/her assigned coach.
If you register online you will automatically receive an email confirmation and receipt.
How often does the CAP brochure come out?
The Activities Brochure is printed three times a year - Winter/Spring is available
in December, Summer is available in April, and the Fall brochure is available in August.
Where do I get a CAP brochure?
If you are a Cambridge resident one will be delivered to your mailbox. If not, we
would be happy to add you to our mailing list. Brochures are also available at
the local banks, the library and the schools.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes, you may pay with credit card when you register online. The CAP office only accepts cash or check payments.
Can my child “play up” a grade level?
We only allow participants to play up one grade level if their parent is coaching
that team or in the instance of baseball if they have placed higher after try outs.
If you have any question please contact Bridgette Schlichting.
Will CAP programs (including aquatics) be run if the school is closed due to weather?
Anytime the school is closed or delayed due to weather all CAP programs will also either be closed or delayed.
When does the CAP Board meet?
The CAP Board generally meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Anyone interested in meeting dates is asked to contact the CAP office at (608) 423-8108.
Click Here to view the current meeting schedule.
Can I attend a CAP Board meeting?
All meetings are open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend.
Aquatics
Can I use personal floatation devices at the pool?
We do not allow personal floatation devices at the Cambridge Community Pool.
The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office has recommended that
personal floatation devices only be used in boats and not for recreational swimming.
Can I bring in my own equipment to be used at the pool?
Patrons are allowed to use any equipment provided by the Community Pool.
This will be at the discretion of the lifeguard on duty. No outside equipment
or toys will be allowed.
How old does my child have to be to swim alone at the pool?
Children ages 7-11 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian on the
premises. Children 12 and older may be in the pool by themselves. Children
under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult guardian in the water
(within arms reach) and on the deck at all times.
Why do we have to exit the water when it is thundering outside?
It is for the safety of our participants and staff. If lighting was to strike the
building or the grounds surrounding the building the electricity could potentially
travel into the pool.
Why can’t I use the diving well when only 1 lifeguard is on duty?
Due to the square footage, of our pool state law requires two lifeguards to be on
duty when both the lap lanes and the diving well are in use.
What is the temperature of the pool water?
The pool water is set at 82 degrees. On occasion it may move with in a degree
above or below 82.
Are the swim lesson instructors certified?
Yes, all our swim lesson instructors are certified through the American Red Cross
as Water Safety Instructors.
Youth Center
Why can't students leave the Youth Center and come back?
The Youth Center’s main goal is to keep kids safe. When students are on their own
after school, or wandering around town with friends; they become vulnerable to
inappropriate activities. If a student wishes to go downtown to the bakery,
pharmacy, or to get food elsewhere, they are recommended to go immediately
after school and come to the Youth Center afterwards. There are plenty of
activities at the Youth Center to keep students busy all afternoon, and the
Youth Center also has snacks and drinks available for students to purchase.
Why do students have to eat and drink only at the tables with chairs?
The Youth Center tries to maintain a sanitary facility. By having the students
eat and drink only at the tables, we limit the area that gets dirty from food,
crumbs, and spills. This makes clean up a lot easier and faster.
How often can youth use the old gym?
The Youth Center has use of the gym when it is not scheduled to be used by a
school organization. Students attending the Youth Center usually get to use
the gym for at least a half hour everyday. However, during basketball season
the old gym is frequently used for practices and limits the amount of time youth
can use the gym.
Does it cost anything to come to the Youth Center?
NO. The Youth Center daily drop-in program is absolutely FREE. There are snacks
and drinks available at the Youth Center for youth to purchase if they wish. There
are also some special events, such as Fun Nights, that require a small payment to attend.
Do students have to be registered in order to attend the Youth Center?
YES. Students must have a current Youth Center registration form at the Youth
Center in order to attend. This registration form is strictly for emergency or
medical purposes and must be on file for insurance liabilities.
