Programs at the Recreation Center

Programs at the Kent County Recreation Center

Kent County Parks & Recreation hosts special events, sports leagues, activities, programs, courses & camps. Learn a new skill, get a great workout, dance the night away to great music at Arts in the Park, watch an outdoor movie, or join a sports league. The is fun for the whole family at the Kent County Recreation Center or one of our many County Parks. 

General Program Information:

• Classes, activities, and trips are subject to cancellation for any reasonable cause.
• Returned check fee – All returned checks will have a $30 service charge.
• Classes held at public schools will not meet when schools are closed for holidays, inclement weather or other emergencies. For cancellation information, please check the website or our Facebook Page. 
• Please make sure that the instructor is present before dropping your child off at a program.
• Arrive to pick up your child at least five minutes before the program’s scheduled closing. Failure to pick up your child on time may result in expulsion from the program.
• A child may be expelled from a program with no refund after notifying parent of disciplinary problems.
• The Department may photograph programs and participants for publicity purposes, such as the brochure, Facebook, X (formally Twitter), etc.
• The Department has the right to adjust any of the program details in the brochure including fees, locations, instructors, times, days and starting dates.
• If you have a special skill or hobby and are interested in becoming an instructor, please contact the Recreation Office at 744-2495.

Register for Programs with the Kent County Recreation Center

Registration will be accepted through the mail, in person, by fax or online on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone registrations are not accepted. Cost of activity must be paid in full when registering except when stated differently. 

Drop-In Programs

A valid "Drop-In Punch Card" is required to participate in any Drop-In program at the Kent County Recreation Center. Punch Cards can be purchased at the Rec Center office Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM using CASH, or CREDIT CARD. Cards may also be purchased after 5 PM weekdays, and on weekends, with the following restrictions: Limit of 2 per purchasers, CASH ONLY transaction (no bills greater than $20 will be accepted). Cards are $20 each and are good for 10 individual sessions of any drop-in program. A registration form must be filled out with EACH purchase.

Pre-Registered Programs

Community recreation programming is available for pre-registration on a daily basis. These programs are advertised in the quarterly brochure sent out by Kent County Levy Court. Pre-registration can be made in the office Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM using cash, check, or credit card. Kent County also offers online registration through CivicRec and our online catalog. You must create an account before registering for your chosen activity. The online system only takes credit cards (Visa, Discover, and MasterCard).

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online Registration can be accessed through www.co.kent.de.us/parks-recreation.aspx using MasterCard, Visa and Discover Card. Payments are processed through Vantiv; however, refunds must be processed through Kent County Parks and Recreation; allow up to 2 weeks for processing. All other refund policies apply.

MAIL OR WALK-IN REGISTRATION

Payments may be made with cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. Make checks payable to Kent County Parks & Recreation and mail or hand deliver to: 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904. For your protection, please do not mail cash.

• It is recommended that registration be received ONE WEEK BEFORE THE FIRST SCHEDULED CLASS OR BUS TRIP unless otherwise noted.
• Requested receipts can be sent by email, office pickup or mailed (participant must provide us with a self-addressed stamped envelope). Participants can make the request on the registration form.
• Activity fees may be combined in one payment. Make sure form and payment are complete and correct. Please include current contact information so we can reach you if there are program changes.
• Completed form must accompany payment. Registration waiver and release of liability and indemnity agreement must be signed.
• Registration or entry may be denied into a program when it is deemed necessary to assure public safety.

Modifications to Recreation Center Programs

The Kent County Parks and Recreation Division invites people with and without disabilities to enjoy our programs, parks, and facilities. It is the policy of the Kent County Levy Court that all programs be accessible to all Qualified Disabled Individuals as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you or the person(s) you are registering need modification for your program of interest, please call Mike Rigby at 302-744-2495 or email at Michael.rigby@kentcountyde.gov before registering to discuss the matter. 

Refund Policy

Registration fees for recreation programs/activities must be paid in advance and shall be refunded in full to the payer of record if the County cancels the program/activity. If a participant cancels his/her participation in a program at least five (5) days prior to the first scheduled day, a full refund shall be paid less a  5 processing fee pursuant to County ordinance. Refunds will not be given for any other reason.

 Register for Programs with Kent County Parks & Recreation!

Summer Arts in the Park Concert Series

Sponsored by Kent County Levy Court

Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and join us at Brecknock County Park in Camden (80 Old Camden Road) every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for free, live entertainment beginning May 31 through August 9.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside to the Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover.  The status of our events will be available on our Facebook page (search “KCPLibrary”), or by calling the library at (302) 744-1919 after 4:00 p.m.)

Arts in the Park Schedule of Events