Policies
Fees
It is the policy of the Community Activities Program that those who participate in Activities Programs should help subsidize the overall cost of that activity. Therefore, fees for activities are assessed based on the needs of that particular activity.The first program fee listed in the brochure is for Cambridge School District residents (R). To qualify for the resident fee you must reside in the Cambridge School District. The second fee list is for non-residents (NR). Non-residents are those who do not reside in the Cambridge School District. Residents support the school district through tax-dollars, while non-residents pay to participate though higher registration feees. All participants must pay in full at the time of registration. However, participation in programs to Cambridge School District residents will not be denied due to financial constraints; scholarships are available. Please contact the Activities Director for further information.
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Insurance
The Cambridge Community Activities Program does not provide medical or accident insurance for any program participants. The Cambridge Community Activities Program staff encourages participants to obtain their own insurance coverage prior to participating in programs.Go to Top
Harrassment
The Cambridge Community Activities Program is committed to providing an environment in which employees and patrons are treated with courtesy and respect. The Cambridge CAP prohibits sexual harassment and harassing words or conduct directed towards others.Go to Top
Notice of Non-Discrimination
No person shall, on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientaion, national origin, religion or creed, ancestry, age, marital status or diaability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to deiscrimination under any program or activity, including employment.Go to Top
Program Cancellations
The Cambridge Community Activities Program reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment. Participants will be contacted at least three days prior to an activity being cancelled. Fees for programs cancelled by the Activities Program due to low enrollment will be refunded.Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, holidays, or facility conflicts. The CAP will attempt to reschedule a makeup session for such occasions, but this can not be guaranteed. For cancellation information call (608) 423-8108, or visit www.cambridgecap.net. Please note the following scenarios:
1. When the School District of Cambridge is closed or dismisses early due to inclement weather, CAP activities will be cancelled. However, in the event of a late start or school cancellation due to inclement weather, 6 am lap swim will operate as scheduled unless otherwise posted on NBC 15, WKOW 27, or WISC TV3, as well as CAP voicemail by 5:30 am.
2. For public safety, the CAP reserves the rights to close the pool should conditions arise that are deemed hazardous to pool patrons or staff.
3. For the protection of all participants, the Cambridge Community Pool will be closed from the first sight of lightning until 30 minutes after the last sighting.
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Tobacco/Alcohol Use Policy
A reminder to program participants: the use of all tobacco products or consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises owned by the Cambridge School District is prohibited by State Law.Go to Top
School District Cooperation
The Community Activities Program would like to thank the Cambridge School District for their support and cooperation with facility use and scheduling. The extra time and energies from administrative assistants, custodial staff, teachers, and principals is greatly appreciated.Go to Top
Photo Policy
The Cambridge Community Activities Program uses pictures of participants in bulletins and displays to inform others of our recreational opportunities. If you do not want your picture taken, please inform the director prior to the start of the program.Go to Top
Volunteers
Many volunteer opportunities are available within the Cambridge CAP, as volunteers are needed to make this program successful. Please list your name, telephone number, and the particular area that you are interested in volunteering with on the registration form. To ensure the safety of our participants background checks are performed on all, CAP employees, and volunteers.Go to Top
Programs
*CAP is always looking for attractive and innovative programming ideas. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please feel free to contact the office in writing at CAP, P.O. Box 54, Cambridge, WI 53523 or by phone at 423-8108.Go to Top
Registration
Please note all beginning dates on programs as to not miss a session. Registration for youth sports leagues is specified in that particular section of the brochure.
Participants may register for programs by bringing a completed registration form, found here, and payment (cash or check) to the Community Activities Office.
No phone or email registrations will be accepted. However, if you are unable to make the above times you may register by one of the following:
Option #1: Mail
Registration forms and checks may be mailed to:
Community Activities Program
P.O. Box 54
Cambridge, WI 53523
Option #2: Walk-in
Drop off registration form and payment to the activities office - Room 115, Cambridge High School. Please use the district office entrance at the high school. Registrations may also be dropped off the Cambridge Area Community Pool or Cambridge Area Youth Center.
Option #3: 24 Hour Drop Box
Registration forms may be dropped in our drop box, located outside of the district office doors at the CHS.
*Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis and programs may fill up quickly. Spots will not be held without payment.
If you don’t hear from us…That’s good! The Cambridge Community Activities Program will not send out confirmations of registration. If you do not hear from us, consider yourself registered. We will only contact you in the case of a problem (payment inaccuracy, full program, cancellation). If you would like a confirmation or receipt of payment, please send a self addresssed, stamped envelope with your registration. For all youth sports programming participants will be contacted by his/her assigned coach.
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Behavior Policy
It is the objective of the Cambridge CAP to provide a positive leisure experience for all participants. Appropriate behavior is expected from all participants and spectators in programsand in school district facilities to protect the enjoyment and safety of all patrons. Behaviors that will not be accepted include, but are not limited to, the following:*Endangering the health and safety of other participants, patrons or staff.
*Disrupting a program or creating a disturbance at a facility.
*Continuous refusal to follow program and/or facility rules and guidelines.
*Use of verbal harassment, profanity, vulgarity, obscenity or racial slurs.
*Blatant disrespect of staff and program or facility rules and guidelines.
*Damage, vandalism, or theft of private or school district facilities, equipment or supplies.
*Possession or use of illegal substances or medication, including
the use of alcohol or smoking where prohibited.
*Possession or threat of a weapon.
*Inappropriate display of affection.
The following outlines steps that may be used with patrons who are not behaving appropriately. Membership or program fees will not be refunded for any person removed from a program due to violation of this behavior policy. Some programs may have stricter or more detailed behavior policies, such as the Blue Fins, in which a printed copy will be distributed to all participants.
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Program Participants
All program participants and spectators are expected to behave appropriately and follow the rules of the program. A participant will receive written notice for inappropriate behavior, and in the case of a minor, a copy of the notice from the CAP director will be provided to such minor’s parent/guardian. If a participant receives three notices of inappropriate behavior, or if the participant is involved in one severe incident, as determined by CAP staff, the participant may no longer participate in the program until a meeting is scheduled and held. The participant, a parent/guardian if the participant is a minor, the program instructor, the program supervisor and any other persons whom the CAP considers necessary for a resolution of the inappropriate behavior, shall be present at such meeting. At the meeting, the question of continued participation in the program will be considered and, primarily for minor participants, a Behavior Contract may be prepared as a condition of continued participation. Such a Behavior Contract will be personalized to the circumstances and the participant, and will include specificexpectations and consequences for failure to meet such expectations, including possible suspension and/or termination from program participation. Inappropriate behavior by adults may result in more rapid progress toward suspension or termination from program participation.Go to Top