A NISRA seasonal brochure is the best way to get an idea of all that NISRA has to offer. Call the NISRA office at (815) 459-0737 to obtain a printed brochure, or stop by your park district or recreation department.
A Few Notes About Registration
Priority Registration
Registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents of NISRA’s member districts who register prior to the deadline have priority over out-of-district participants. Out-of-district residents are welcome to register for all programs, however a non-resident fee is charged.
Suggested Ability Level
Although some programs are offered according to disability classifications, these classifications are only considered recommendations. If the participant meets the social, physical, behavioral and age requirements of any program, he or she can register for it.
Inclusion
NISRA also provides assistance to those wishing to participate in their home park district or recreation department program. Types of assistance may include staff training, adapted equipment, sign language assistance or a program aide. Call NISRA or your home district staff to inquire about the inclusion process.
Registration Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| November 14 – 16 | Winter & Spring Brochure Preview Available |
| November 17 | Winter & Spring Registration Opens, Resident Priority Registration Begins |
| December 8 | Winter & Spring Resident Priority Registration Ends |
| December 9 | Winter & Spring Non-Resident Registration Begins |
| December 15 | Winter & Spring Final Registration Deadline *NISRA is adhering to the registration deadlines. If your registration is late, it will be held to be reviewed to see if the participant can be added to any program(s). |
| February 9 | Spring Deadline & Payments Due |
| March 14 – 16 | Summer Day Camp Brochure Preview Available |
| March 17 | Summer Day Camp Registration Opens, Resident Priority Registration Begins |
| April 17 – 19 | Summer Brochure Preview Available |
| April 20 | Summer Registration Opens, Resident Priority Registration Begins |
Residents of NISRA’s 13 member districts will be registered first. Non-residents may submit their registration at any time, however, their registration will be processed after resident registration ends. They will be processed in the order that they were received.
- NOTE: Online registrations will be processed by the system, during regular business hours, in the order they are submitted.
Current/Recent Brochures
Downloadable Forms
Use the links below to download the appropriate form.
- Annual Information Update (PDF)
- Fitness Program Waiver (PDF)
- Medication Permission Waiver (PDF)
- 2023 WinterSpring Registration Form (PDF)
- 2022 Summer Day Camp Registration Form (PDF)
- 2022 Camper Information Form (PDF)
- Seizure Questionnaire (PDF)
- Special Olympics Medical Form (PDF)
- Special Olympics Consent Form (PDF)
To register by mail or drop off, return forms to:
NISRA
285 Memorial Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
We’re located across from the Crystal Lake Post Office.
- NOTE: NISRA does not recommend e-mailing your completed forms because, while there is a high level of security, there is not an encrypted method for transmitting the sensitive data contained on the forms.