Department Policies

RECREATION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Capitola Recreation Department is committed to providing affordable, fun, integrated, and safe recreational activities to people of all ages, races, and ability levels. We are committed to excellence, and we continually strive to improve our programs, staffing, procedures and services to best meet the needs and interests of the community.

INSTRUCTORS / COURSE CONTENT
Instructors are independent contractors. Prospective instructors determine their own course content and course description, then submit a proposal, resume, and class outline; they are then interviewed by the Class Coordinator. The Recreation Department does not test or independently evaluate their competency to teach (although for higher risk classes, appropriate certifications and/or liability insurance may be required), and does not directly supervise them once the classes have begun. The Instructor's statement of qualification can be obtained at the Recreation Department offices.

REFUND POLICY
Refunds will only be given when Capitola Recreation cancels a class.

CANCELLATIONS
Classes with under-minimum enrollment will be cancelled 24 hours prior to the first class, and a full refund will be given. If you paid by cash or check, you can expect a refund check within 3-4 weeks. If you paid with a credit card, your card will be credited before the next billing statement.

SENIOR DISCOUNT
If you are 62 or older, please request, at the time of your registration, your 10% discount on classes which are 4 weeks or longer. The 10% discount is taken from the class price, resident or non-resident, whichever you are.