Register for Community Programs
Registration Policies for AGAC/ARS Programs
There are three ways to register:
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Register online with our new system. Please reference directions for the online registration located in the document section to the right. If you have never taken a program with us before, you will need to click on the new system and "Join Now? Click here" to create a nonmember account. Please note that if you are a member of recreational sports or have taken programs with us before, you will need to call (614-688-8787) or email (agegroup@osu.edu) to have your credentials sent to you.
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Visit the AGAC/ARS office at B166 RPAC, 337 W. 17th Avenue during the normal business hours of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. If you are unable to register during those hours you will be able to drop off forms and payment at the RPAC Welcome Center and your registration will be processed the next business day as time allows.
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Send a completed Community Programs Registration Form (found to the right) and fee payment (by credit card or check payable to The Ohio State University) to Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports, Age Group and Camps, Room B166 RPAC, 337 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
Schedule
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Fall Quarter 2009 |
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Thursday, September 3 |
First day of member registration |
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Tuesday, September 8 |
First day of non-member registration |
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Wednesday, September 30 |
Registration deadline- 5 p.m. |
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Week of October 4 |
All instructional programs begin (no programs October 18) |
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Winter Quarter 2010 |
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Sunday, November 22 |
Early bird registration at RPAC |
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Monday, November 23 |
First day of member registration |
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Wednesday, November 25 |
First day of non-member registration |
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Wednesday, January 20 |
Registration deadline- 5 p.m. |
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Week of January 24 |
All instructional programs begin |
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Spring Quarter 2010 |
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Sunday, March 7 |
Early bird registration at RPAC |
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Monday, March 8 |
First day of member registration |
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Wednesday, March 10 |
First day of non-member registration |
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Wednesday, April 7 |
Registration deadline- 5 p.m. |
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Week of April 11 |
All instructional programs begin |
Registration Completion
The Age Group and Camp Program/Adapted Recreational Sports registration form must be completely filled out. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration for instructional programs and school year programs. Camp Recky has a separate registration form and fee payment schedule. Click the following link for Camp Recky Registration. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, checks made payable to The Ohio State University, BuckID, and cash. No holds will be accepted for programs. Registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. When applicable, mailed registrations will be processed after the first day of in-person registrations and will be processed daily at random as time permits. We are not responsible for delayed mail.
Adapted Recreational Sports - Additional Registration Information Required
Download, complete, and return the registration form (found on the side of this page), release of claims, and medical authorization form. These three forms MUST be completed at time of registration or before program begins.
You can now fill out the personal training application via the online form.
Physician's release is due to ARS by the first program class. This form is only valid for as long as your doctor specifies on it, up to one calendar year. After it expires, you are responsible for obtaining a new one before being able to participate.
Registration Confirmation
If you would like confirmation of your enrollment, please call 614-688-8787. Otherwise, if you do not hear from us, attend the session as listed in the program description that you registered for.
Registration Deadlines
In order to provide better service to our loyal customers, there are set registration deadlines for all AGAC/ARS programs. Please see the registration dates above for registration start and end dates for all instructional sessions. Click the following link for camps. Registration will only be accepted in person on a case by case basis after the deadline, in order to maintain program integrity.
Membership Information
Student enrolled with four or more credit hours at the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University are automatically members and have a mandatory recreation fee applied to their fee statement each quarter. Students taking three or fewer hours of classes may purchase a membership at the same rate.
Memberships are available for purchase by Ohio State faculty and staff members. Memberships may also be purchased for family members of students, faculty and staff, as well as by members of the Ohio State Alumni Association, and recognized affiliates of Ohio State.
For additional information, go to the online membership page or contact the RPAC Welcome Center at 614-292-7671.
Refund Policies
Instructional Program Refunds
Instructional Programs, Football Saturdays and other School Day Off programs must be paid in full at the time of registration. Make up sessions will not be offered for any missed programs. Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to the program director at least one week prior to the program paid for. Should you need to cancel you may do so up to one week before the start of the program. You will receive a refund, less a $10 administrative fee or you may choose to use the entire amount as a program credit to be utilized for other AGAC/ARS programs within one year. Any cancellation received less than one week prior to the start of the program will generally not be eligible for any refund.
Summer Camp/Skyhawks Program Refunds
Camp Recky programs require a $30 non-refundable deposit per child per session and can be paid at the time of registration. The balance of the Camp Recky fees are due by June 1, 2010 for Summer 2010. Skyhawks Spring Break camp requires full payment upon registration. Should you need to cancel you may do so up to two weeks before the start of the program. Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to the program director at least two weeks prior to the camp session paid for and you will receive a refund, less the $30 non-refundable deposit per child per session. After that deadline up to one week prior to the camp session paid for, a program credit, less the $30 non-refundable deposit per child per session, will be granted for another Age Groups and Camps or Adapted Recreational Sports program. This program credit will be valid for one year from the date on the letter received. Any cancellation received less than one week prior to the start of the camp session will generally not be eligible for any refund.
Lifeguard Training Refunds
Should you need to cancel a Lifeguard Training class you may do so up to two weeks before the start of the class. Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to the program director at least two weeks prior to the start of the class and you will receive a refund, less the $30 administrative fee. After that deadline you will receive a refund less the cost of materials (approximately $60) and the $30 administrative fee.
Cancellations
Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather: To ensure continuity of services to students and the public, it is the policy of the university to remain open. However, during extreme emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failure, or other reasons, the university may close parts of the Columbus campus or any of its regional campuses.
In the case of Community Programs every effort is made to be able to offer programs. During a Level 1 Snow Emergency programs will be provided; it is at the patron's discretion to attend. Make-up lessons will not be provided for missing lessons due to Level 1 Snow Emergencies. During Level 2 or Level 3 Snow Emergencies programs will not be provided. Community Programs staff will attempt to provide a make-up lesson prior to the end of the program sessions if possible. Programs are also not available when the university closes or cancels classes.
If a program is cancelled due to snow emergency or other conditions, this information will be available by calling the Community Programs office at 614-688-8787. Information will also updated on the local NBC network. Ohio State Rec Sports text messaging services are available through HotHand Wireless. Sign-up details can be found on this web page: http://www.hothand.com/sites/default.aspx?osu
Insufficient Enrollment: Age Group and Camps reserves the right to cancel a program due to low enrollment. Programs are canceled two working days prior to the first scheduled occurrence if enrollment is insufficient to hold the program. A full refund will be issued should this occur.
Program Full: We will contact you if a program has reached capacity enrollment in order to try to arrange enrollment in an alternative program. If no alternatives are feasible, a full refund will be issued.
Age Requirements
In order to maintain program integrity, all participants registering for age specific programs must be the minimum age prior to the first day the program meets.
Forms
Due to the nature of our programs we ask that parents submit updated medical authorization forms at least one time per year. Participants registered for school year programs can complete the Medical Authorization form and Pick Up Authorizations form.
Camp Recky requires a more extensive health history and parents/guardians are asked to complete the Camp Recky Health Form and Pick Up Authorization prior to their child's arrival to Camp Recky in the summer. Whenever this information changes please update your medical information with us.
Contact Information
Age Group & Camps Adapted Recreational Sports
Phone: 614-688-8787 Phone: 614-688-8787
E-mail: agegroup@osu.edu E-mail: ars@osu.edu
In Person: B166 RPAC,
337 W. 17th Ave.
