REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
1. REGISTRATION SEASONS: Registration takes place
three times a year for the program seasons of winter/spring, summer
and fall. Registration dates are published in the seasonal program
guide. Additional registration guidelines and refund policies are
issued for Learning Ladders Preschool, summer day camps and BASE
(before and after school program).
2. RESIDENT REGISTRATION: Residents of La Grange receive priority registration for a week prior to
the start of non-resident registration. Residents may only
register their own family on the opening day of registration.
3. NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION: Individuals
residing outside of the Park District boundaries may register
approximately one week after resident registration has begun. This
includes Neighborhood Network residents.
4. REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Walk-in registration is held at the recreation center at 536 East
Avenue and is available during regular front desk hours.
Walk-in and online registration run simultaneously on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Mail-in registration is accepted once registration begins for a
season. A completed registration form with waiver signature
and full payment are required.
Online registration is offered for your convenience and is
available 24/7 once registration begins for the season. The online
deadline to register for a program is the day before the program
start date. Late registration is accepted at the recreation center.
A non-refundable, flat $2 administration fee applies to online
registration transactions. Please view/print your receipt to verify
your online registration.
New patrons that qualify for resident or neighborhood network rates
should visit the recreation center to provide proof of address and
set up an online account. Patrons may set up their own household
account on our website, but all transactions will default to
non-resident rates until proof of address if provided.
To register online visit www.pdlg.org, select the registration tab,
then select online registration. New patrons should select
need an account; existing patrons requiring log-in credentials
should select forgot your user name or password.
5. FEE CODES: The fee codes in the program
brochures are as follows:
(R) Residents of La Grange & Countryside, (NN) Neighborhood
Network, (NR) Non-Resident
6. PROOF OF RESIDENCY/AGE: Proof of La
Grange/Countryside residency is required to qualify for resident
rates for program registrations, memberships and facility rentals.
A current driver’s license, state ID or utility
bill is acceptable. This policy assures the lowest fees for
residents. The Park District reserves the right to require proof of
age for participants when age is a factor.
7. NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK (NN): All communities
that border La Grange will qualify for rates only 10% higher than
resident rates for all programs. Proof of address is required. NN
communities include Countryside, La Grange Park, La Grange Highlands,
Brookfield, Western Springs, and McCook.
8. CO-OP PROGRAMMING: The handshake symbol next
to a program title designates that it is a co-op and resident rate
applies to all agencies listed. All participating agencies must
achieve minimum enrollment for a class to be held.
Co-op codes: LP – La Grange Park, WS
– Western Springs
9. PROGRAM WAITING LISTS: Maximum enrollments for
programs ensure quality and safety for you and your children. Wait
lists will be taken to offer open slots created by enrollee
cancellations.
10. FALSE INFORMATION/RESIDENT PRIORITY: Persons
failing to indicate accurate residency status will be dropped from
the program without refund.
11. SENIOR DISCOUNT: Seniors age 55+ receive a
10% discount on most PDLG adult programs.
12. PAYMENT/ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION: Upon
enrollment you will be issued a receipt for your payment along with
class dates, time and any pertinent information that you may need
regarding the program. If you have any questions regarding your
receipt please call the Park District office at (708)352-1762.
13. REGISTER EARLY: Early registration is
recommended. Classes are subject to cancellation if they do
not meet minimum enrollment.
14. PAYMENT METHODS: We accept payment by cash,
check, and debit/credit Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American
Express, and Apple Pay.
15. FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Fees are subject to
change to correct a brochure misprint or program change.
16. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: A request for ADA
accommodations or participation assistance is required at the time
of registration. This includes, but is not limited to, inclusion
aides, sign language interpreters, adaptive equipment, and
accessible transportation. Early registration, along with a request
for accommodation, is strongly suggested to allow accommodations to
be secured prior to the start of the program.
17. RETURNED CHECKS: In the event that a program
is paid for by check and that check is returned to the District
unpaid due to NSF, closed account, etc., full payment as well as a
$20 penalty fee will be required in cash, money order, or credit
card before attendance in a class may continue.
18. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will not
be issued after the first class date and must be requested no less
than 5 days prior to the first class date. A prorated refund will
be issued in cases when the Park District receives a written
verification from a physician that a medical condition exists that
prohibits participation. The medical note must be received no later
than 14 days after the session end date. A prorated refund may also
be issued if the registrant moves to a location that makes
traveling to the program unfeasible. A $5 service charge will be
deducted from each program refund over $5, except when a medical
note is presented or the District cancels a program. Exceptions to
this policy will be noted in a programs
details in the brochure. If the Park District cancels a
program, participants will have a choice of full refund, household
credit or class transfer, if available.
*Please note: The BASE (Before & After School Experience
program and related activities) may be subject to different refund
policies as issued by the Superintendent of BASE, Leanna Hartung.