Registration Information All registrations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis – payment must accompany registration.  Due to the nature of our three tier participation fee structure, we reserve the right to ask for address verification from all participants.  We accept cash, money orders, checks, and/or credit cards -- Visa, Mastercard and American Express.  (NOTE:  We are unable to process a charge for less than $5.)  Cash is only accepted with walk-in registrations.  Checks should be made payable to:  Howell Recreation.  We do not accept post-dated checks and a $15 fee will be assessed for returned checks.  Some courses may require an additional fee for materials and supplies.  If you have provided an e-mail address with your registration, we will send you confirmation via e-mail of your registration and payment for your records.  Be sure to review the refund policy below before registering for any class.   On-Line Registration: We encourage you to register online 24/7 from the comfort of your own home or office.  View our seasonal program guide and register for classes, special events and sports leagues at www.howellrecreation.org by using your credit card.  A small processing fee is charged by the host site (Active.com) and will be added to your total charge when registering online.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE   Walk-In Registration Walk in registrations will be taken at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.  Our front office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.    Mail-In Registration: Complete a registration form and include check or credit card information.  Registrations should be sent to the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI  48843.   Fax Registration: To register by fax, complete the registration form and include your credit card information and fax to 517/546-6018.    Telephone Registration: To register by phone, please call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 and have your activity and payment information ready. Drop Box: Complete a registration form and place it in an envelope with your check or credit card information.  Our drop box is conveniently located outside the front doors of the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.  DO NOT INCLUDE CASH!   CLASS CANCELLATION Most classes and activities are fully supported by your fees. If a sufficient number of people do not register for the class, we will notify you at least one week in advance and send you a full refund. If you do not hear from our department, please go to your first class as scheduled. INCLEMENT WEATHER We follow Howell Public Schools policy for inclement weather closings. Call our weather hotline at: (517)546-0693 ext. 7770 for up to the minute cancellations year round. REFUNDS AND VOUCHERS Full refunds will be given to participants who have registered for a program that has been cancelled by the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority. Refunds may take up to three weeks to process. One day Special Events, Travel & Safety Classes are not eligible for refunds or vouchers. Vouchers will be given to participants who choose to be removed from a program prior to the second date the program meets ( Exception: adult team sports). After the program has met for the second time, no vouchers will be granted. There will be a $5 administration fee withheld for all vouchers. Vouchers are issued within three days after a request has been made. Vouchers can only be used by immediate family members. Fees must be paid upon registration. We cannot accept post dated checks. THREE TIER PRICING As you look through our website and our program guides, you will notice that we use a three (3) tier pricing structure which has been designed to create a more equalized approach to funding recreation services in our community. The three tiered funding formula reflects the different contributions made to recreation by each of the member communities that comprise the Recreation Authority. The City of Howell and Oceola Township annually contribute $100,000 each to the operations of the Recreation Authority. Marion and Genoa Townships annually contribute approximately $60,000 each towards the operations of the Recreation Authority. As a result, residents of the City of Howell and Oceola Township receive a resident rate to participate in recreation programs. Residents of Genoa and Marion Townships receive a mid-step rate as members of the Authority. All others pay a higher non-resident rate.   Three tier pricing based on municipality funding levels. Tier 1/ Authority:  City of Howell & Oceola Township Tier 2/Authority Resident : Marion & Genoa Townships Tier 3/Non-Resident : All Other Townships Example: $45/ $65/ $90 - Tier 1/ Tier 2/ Tier 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AND REDUCED FEE POLICY The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to children who wish to experience and participate in our recreational activities and programs.  While it is our intent to provide recreational activities to all residents, limitations of how much scholarship assistance families can utilize have been put into place.  This ensures that each deserving child will be able to participate in at least one activity per year. Click here to view our policy and to print the form for assistance.