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Urban Park Rangers

Program Registration

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Welcome to our online registration system!

In order to guarantee everyone an equal chance of attending our programs, we’ve developed a lottery for program registration.

How the Lottery Works:

  • The lottery will be open to submissions for a 24-hour period, beginning at midnight on the dates specified below.
  • If you do not have access to a computer and cannot visit the library to register online, we will be able to enter your name for you if you call the phone number listed alongside your program of interest in the table below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the day of the lottery.
  • We permit one registration entry per household per program. If you enter more than once, you will be disqualified from the lottery.
  • The lottery closes at 11:59 p.m. Soon after, a list of attendees is randomly generated by computer. If you are selected, you will receive a phone call and a confirmation number within a few days of the lottery.
  • A waiting list will also be randomly generated by computer. If space becomes available due to a cancellation, we will select and notify the next eligible group on the waiting list. You will NOT be notified if you are on the waiting list. You will only be notified if you are selected for a program.
  • If you fail to attend a campout without notifying the Rangers in advance, you will be disqualified from entering your name into another lottery for the rest of the summer.
  • All campouts are rain or shine. Programs that are cancelled for any reason will not be rescheduled.

Upcoming Programs

Family Camping

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Saturday, June 2, 2012
6:00 pm– 8:00 am
Van Cortlandt Park
718-548-0912

Online registration ended on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Family Camping

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Saturday, June 9, 2012
6:00 pm– 8:00 am
Marine Park
718-421-2021

Online registration takes place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012

30 spots available

Birding by Canoe (Advanced)

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Sunday, June 24, 2012
10:00 am– 2:00 pm
Marine Park
718-421-2021

Online registration takes place on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

20 spots available

Family Camping

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Saturday, June 23, 2012
6:00 pm– 8:00 am
Alley Pond Park
718-846-2731

Online registration takes place on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

30 spots available

Alley Pond Adventure Course

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Sunday, July 1, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, June 25, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, June 25, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 8, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 2, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 8, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 2, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 15, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 9, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 15, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 9, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 22, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 16, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 22, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 16, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 29, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 23, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, July 29, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 23, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 5, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 30, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 5, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, July 30, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 12, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 6, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 12, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 6, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 19, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 13, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 13, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 26, 2012
9:30 am–12:00 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 20, 2012

40 spots available
Sunday, August 26, 2012
1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Alley Pond Adventure Center
(718)217-4685

Online registration takes place on Monday, August 20, 2012

40 spots available

Family Camping

Date and Time of ProgramLocationRegistration Information
Saturday, June 30, 2012
6:00 pm– 8:00 am
Wolfe's Pond Park
718-967-3542

Online registration takes place on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

30 spots available

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