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Registration Policy
1. Register early! All programs operate on a minimum enrollment requirement as well as a maximum enrollment capacity. Sufficient enrollment must be met 5 days prior to the starting date.
2. Registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
3. Participants are not considered "registered" until fees are paid.
4. You may ask a friend or relative to register for you.
5. The City reserves the right to cancel, change or combine programs when minimum enrollment has not been met.
6. Incomplete registration forms will not be processed.
7. You may register for programs late, if there is space available, however, fees are not pro-rated.
8. Credits or refunds will be given if you find you cannot participate. Refunds or credits will be granted if we are notified 10 days prior to the beginning of a program. In some cases, such as pre-arranged trips, refunds cannot be granted if expenses for the program have already been incurred.

If you need any special accommodations, please notify staff at time of registration.

The 8th Annual Kingman Polar Bear Plunge
Thursday January 1st, 2009
High Noon @ Grandview Pool (corner of Grandview & Gold St. in downtown Kingman)
Eight years and counting and the participation is increasing each year. What started out as a fun challenge has turned into a local “folk” style activity to start the coming of the New Year. The plunge is open to all that are interested in starting off their new year in a “chilling” way by braving the near freezing waters of Grandview Pool. All participants will receive a Polar Bear Tee Shirt and for the real brave of heart, several prizes await the swimmers at the abyss of Downtown Pool. Hot cider, hot chocolate and freshly popped corn, along with cheese, crackers and salami will be on the menu for all to partake. The Event is FREE! Hot showers await all swimmers at the events conclusion. The “Plunge” will take place at exactly Noon on New Years Day, not a minute before or after the hour.

Note: The brisk temperatures of the water might not be suitable for everyone. If you have a heart condition or history of heart related problems, the Polar Bear Plunge may not be the activity for you to participate in. If unsure if the shock of cold water is harmful to your health, you should consult your physician prior to participating. All plungers do so at their own risk.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Special Visits from the North Pole
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be making their way to Kingman on a few select days to check on our Kingman youth; asking the good ole question, “Have you been good this year?” Visits are open to the public and Santa will be in his castle at select locations that will be sponsored by local companies. Photo opportunities will be available, so bring your camera. Although there is no fee to visit, Santa will be accepting donations of unwrapped toys & stuffed animals for hospitals, daycare sites and Senior Living homes, due to the elves already busy schedule, it will help in distributing to those before Christmas. Dates and locations are to be determined by November for visits in December. If you are interested in be a sponsoring location, please contact Yvonne at Parks & Recreation at 692-3111.

Santa’s Calling
Register by Monday, December 8
Santa and his North Pole Elves will be calling your child this Holiday Season if the North Pole receives their Santa’s Calling Form. Santa’s Calling is for children 3 to 8 years who would like to receive a call from Santa or one of his helpers. Forms will be available at City Hall, the Recreation Department, and through local schools beginning November 24th. Forms must be completed by a parent or guardian. You may return the form to any of our Red North Pole Mailboxes located at City Hall, Centennial Park Recreation Department, and Fire Station #3 off of Gordon. Mailboxes will be picked up at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8th. Calls will be placed between December 1 and 19 (no choice of calling date).

Santa is looking for volunteers to assist with calls, so if you’re interested and can help Santa, please call the North Pole Hotline at 757-7919.

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
The Recreation Department and Golden Corral will be offering the community a Breakfast with Santa for another year. Take the time to enjoy breakfast on this special day at a discounted rate with your special holiday visitors. Photo opportunities will be available. You may purchase a 4X6 photo accompanied in a holiday greeting card for a nominal fee. For more information call the Recreation Department at 757-7919.

Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Ages: ALL
Cost: $3.50 (3-12 yrs.) & $6.99 (13yrs. & up)
Location: Golden Corral – 3580 Stockton Hill Rd.

Letters to Santa
Attention all kids! Santa’s elves are here, and will be delivering your Christmas wish list personally to the North Pole from November 10 to December 5. Santa has promised to answer all letters from every boy and girl who writes. Your letters can be deposited in the holiday mailbox located at the Parks & Rec. Office or Mailed to the address below. To receive a return letter, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope to the address listed and allow 2 weeks for delivery. Note to Parents: this is NOT a “presents or gift receiving” program.

Kingman Parks & Recreation
c/o North Pole
3333 Harrison
Kingman, AZ 86409