The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois is now offering Online registration for classes and programs. In order to do that, we need to add your email address to our new software database to allow you access to register online. If you are already registered, please just skip to the bottom of this page and click the "REGISTER ONLINE!" button.
Your email and information will be kept private and not sold or transmitted to anyone else. Each session online registration for members will begin at 6:00 PM the day before the first day of registration.
If you would like to register, we simply ask you to follow these steps . . .
PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING
To use online registration, you must first register.
*To register for online registration:
1. Email the following information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. In the subject line of the email put sign up for online registration
3. In the content of the email include:
a. Your name, address, and phone number
b. Primary Family Email address. This will be the email address
that will be used for all family members who are or who may
register for classes.
c. Names of Child(ren) and adults who would use the Primary
Family Email Address for online registration. Please be sure to
include last names.
d. We require 2-3 business days to set up your account. You
will be sent an email that your account has been made
active.
IMPORTANT:The individual being registered MUST have a CURRENT Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois membership to receive membership pricing. The membership must be current during the entire program session.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF ONLINE REGISTRATION: In addition to registering for classes, programs or events, you can renew memberships, pay outstanding balances, view your transaction history, credit balances, and membership details.
EXCEPTIONS FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION:Signing up for free programs and/or some programs cannot be done through online registration. Please call 815-235-9622 or stop by the member service desk for assistance.
NEED HELP?A Help Line is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm to assist you with the online registration process. Please call 815-235-9622 x 227 or 223. If no one is available, please leave a message. Please do not call the Member Service Desk for online registration questions.
First time users of online registration:Click on the above ONLINE REGISTRATION link. Click "Retrieve Login." Enter the email address that was given to set up your account. Click "Submit." Your login and password will be sent by return email.
Q.What does the ? (question mark) next to a person's name mean when I go to select a participant for a class?
A.This person is not eligible to be registered for this class. Roll the mouse over the ? for an explanation.
Q.At checkout, a W/L showed up on the screen. What does that mean?
A.W/L - Waiting List. This means the class is full, and you have been placed on a waiting list. A YMCA staff person will contact you with further information.
Q.At checkout, there wasn't a fee for a class noted on the screen, Why?
A.It could either mean that there is no fee charged for this class OR you have been placed on the W/L (waiting list- see above question.)
