Making Recreation Accessible for Everyone in Perinton
About the Program Scholarships
The Town of Perinton, in partnership with the Friends of Perinton Recreation and Parks, offers Program Scholarships to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in camps, classes, and community events, regardless of financial circumstances.
Whether it’s swim lessons, after-school programs, youth sports, art classes, summer camp, or our adult fitness classes, our scholarship fund helps families offset program costs so that everyone can learn, grow, and belong.
Who Can Apply?
Scholarships are available to Perinton residents who would benefit from support with registration fees for youth programs offered by the Perinton Recreation and Parks Department.
- Families must submit a brief application and may be asked to provide supporting documentation.
- Awards are subject to availability and are based on household size and annual income.
Want to Help?
Donate online or by check to the Friends of Perinton Recreation and Parks scholarship fund, or sign up to volunteer at one of our fundraising events. Your support helps our shared mission to remove financial barriers and bring the joy of recreation to more local families.
Every donation helps local families participate in safe, enriching, and fun programs offered by Perinton Recreation & Parks. Here’s an idea of how a scholarship can make a difference:
- $5 – Covers one child’s admission to a Recreation & Parks special event like the Fishing Derby, Visit with the Grinch, or Mother-Child Tea.
- $6 – Pays for one Preschool Drop-In Gym session for a child and parent.
- $75 – Sponsors a child’s full season of Youth Soccer.
- $80 – Enrolls one child in a full 8-class Red Cross swim lesson session.
- $150-$200 – Sends one child to a week of Summer Camp, including a weekly field trip, a Friday treat, a t-shirt, and swimming.
- $300 – Supports one month of Fun Zone, our after-school program offering games, crafts, swimming, homework help, and snacks.
- $1,140 – Sponsors an entire semester of After School Fun Zone for a child in grades K–6.
FAQs
Get to Know the Friends of Perinton Recreation & Parks
Current Board Members:
- Nate Romagnola, Chair
- Matt Carpenter
- Bob Ames
- Wendy Boyce
- Kelsie Hayduk
- Bronwen Flemming
- Jeremy Slack
As their first official act, the Friends of Perinton Recreation and Parks donated $1,000 to support the Town’s long-standing scholarship program. A special thank you to Nate Romagnola, Chair of the group, and all of the volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedication. Friends Board members Nate Romagnola, Bob Ames, and Kelsie Hayduk are featured in the photo above.
Where will you see the Friends?
Center Park West Playground Ribbon Cutting
For more information, contact: friendsofperintonrec@gmail.com.
Fairport Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, serves as the fiscal sponsor for Friends of Perinton Recreation & Parks and receives contributions on their behalf.
