R.E.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Participate?

The R.E.C. program is available at Willow Bend, Central Road and Kimball Hill elementary schools for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children must attend the participating elementary school in order to register for the R.E.C. program at that school.

Kindergarten R.E.C. Options

Children who attend full-day Kindergarten can sign up for any of the Before-School and After-School R.E.C. options.

What If My Child Needs Assistance to Successfully Participate?

We work closely with NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association) to provide a child with special needs with an aide, if one is needed, to fully-participate in the program or if our staff require additional training to best serve the needs of the child. Please indicate on the ePACT emergency form if you would like to be considered for an aide or if there is any information that you would like to share that will help us offer the best accommodations for your child.

What Hours Does R.E.C. Operate?

The Before-School portion of R.E.C. runs from 7 A.M. until school starts and After-School R.E.C. runs until 6 P.M.

Where Does the R.E.C. Program Operate?

K - 5th Grade: Each of the three participating schools uses a designated classroom as their base where parents drop off in the morning and pick up in the evening.

When Can I Apply?

The Open Enrollment Application Period is for new families interested in joining the R.E.C. program. Applications will be filled out online during this period. Enrollment will be determined by priority and need. Those with a full-time-care need will be given priority. Part-time-care applications will only be placed if no full-time-care applications are left.

If you have questions about your application, please contact the Recreation Supervisor during regular business hours. Applicants will be notified by the Recreation Supervisor whether their child has a spot in the program or if they are put on a wait-list.

Open enrollment begins in March and will follow a first-come first-served basis. Applications will be accepted at the start of regular business hours during open enrollment. This period will be ongoing throughout the school year. If maximum capacity has already been reached at your child's school, the Park District will contact you if your child will be placed on a wait-list. If openings become available at your school, you will be contacted once we are able to place your child into the program. No deposit is required to be on the wait-list. Enrollment may be closed in August based on the school district.

Where Do I Apply?

The enrollment application is available on the Rolling Meadows Park District website and will be availalbe during applicable registration times.

Click on this link: rmparks.org/rec-program-application-form.

Contact the Rolling Meadows Park District (3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows) to apply for: Central Road | Kimball Hill | Willow Bend

ePACT - Emergency Contact Information

The Rolling Meadows Park District is using ePACT to collect reliable and up-to-date information for its members to ensure they can provide the greatest support and care in the event of an emergency. With ePACT, Rolling Meadows Park District can securely access critical information and communications anytime, anywhere, rather than relying on paper emergency forms, phone trees or other systems that may not be reliable in a crisis. Click on link to create an account or update emergency information: epactnetwork.com.

Privacy and data security is ePACT's highest priority. ePACT network uses industry best-practice encryption and security standards to ensure the highest quality data protection for both the system and its users. Please note: You own the information in your account and at no point does ePACT share information without a user's consent, nor will ePACT ever sell users' data.

What If I Need to Cancel My Registration?

Refund requests received up to 10 days before the start of school will receive a full refund, minus the $50 administrative fee. Any cancellation or change requests made during the school year will take affect with the next billing cycle. Contact the Park District for details.

R.E.C. Registration Info

R.E.C. General Info

Park Central - Administration

3000 Central Road

Rolling Meadows IL 60008

847-818-3200