The Skokie Park District is committed to providing recreation services to all residents of Skokie who wish to participate in programs. If families or individuals are in financial difficulty, a fee assistance program has been established for Skokie Park District residents. A resident who cannot, or whose family cannot, reasonably afford a program fee because of financial difficulties can apply for fee assistance.
Important Information
If you receive DHS (Illinois Action for Children) you DO NOT qualify for Skokie Park District’s fee assistance program. Families who receive DHS should only complete the Payment Agreement Form here and provide supporting documents.
- Only residents of the Skokie Park District, taxing district (60076, 60077, and 60203) are eligible to apply. Current proof of residency is required and must be provided at time of registration.
- Please register your child(ren) before you apply to guarantee your child(ren) a spot in the camp or program.
- To secure a spot in a class/program for your child(ren) a 50% payment will be due.
- To secure a spot for your child(ren) in a camp a $50 deposit for each section will be due.
- Fee Assistance is provided on a sliding scale and will not be greater than 50%.
- Fee Assistance Applications are available to residents here and at all Skokie Park District facilities.
- All requests for fee assistance must be submitted to the Fee Assistance Administrator: By mail to Vilma Matos, Administration Office, 9300 Weber Park Pl., Skokie IL 60077-4200 or to vlmatos@skokieparks.org.
- Any resident regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, civil union, marital status or disability can apply for fee assistance.
- Request for fee assistance must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the beginning of a program or camp.
- All information is confidential and will be used only to determine eligibility for fee assistance.
- Requests for retroactive Fee Assistance will not be honored.
- Allow at least two weeks (or longer during peak times) for review of application and determination.
- A determination letter will be sent to you by mail or email.
- Periodically, the Skokie Park District may adopt revised standards based upon criteria as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.
- Click here for Statement of Purpose for Collection of Social Security Numbers by the Skokie Park District.
How to Apply?
- Fully complete and submit the following items:
- Fee Assistance Application (all sections complete, signed, and dated)
- Include financial documentations for ALL ADULTS living in your household
Documentation Example(s):
- Federal Tax 1040 Form(s) W2s and all supporting schedules
- Social Security eligibility letter(s)
- Unemployment
- Public Aid eligibility letter(s)
Eligibility Guidelines
The following fee assistance eligibility guidelines are based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal poverty levels and will be updated annually when the data is released (January 2020).
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50%
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25%
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15%
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Family of 4 & fewer
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Under $26,200
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$26,201-$35,900
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$35,901-$40,750
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Family of 5
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Under $30,680
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$30,681-$42,044
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$42,045-$47,726
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Family of 6
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Under $35,160
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$35,161-$48,187
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$48,188-$54,701
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Family of 7
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Under $39,640
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$39,641-$54,332
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$54,333-$61,678
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Family of 8
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Under $44,120
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$44,121-$60,476
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$60,477-$68,654
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All Skokie Park District programs are eligible for fee assistance unless specified below:
Programs and Services eligible for a maximum of 25% reduction:
- Devonshire Preschool
- Scoutin’ Around Homeschool Program
- Contractual programs and camps
Examples include (but not limited to):
- Lego Camps
- Shotokan Karate
- Hot Shots Sports classes and camps
Programs and Services NOT eligible for fee assistance:
- Tot Learning Center
- Fitness First Memberships and services (massage, personal training, etc.)
- Sports Park (driving range, batting cages and miniature golf)
- Skokie Water Playground admissions and passes
- Devonshire Aquatic Center admissions and passes
- Exploritorium (admissions and birthday party rentals)
- Trips
- Special Events
- Growing Sprouts (early childhood nature education program)
- Rentals (birthday parties, room rentals, etc.)
- Ticket sales
- Outdoor Challenge Camp
- Urban Adventure Camp
- Skatium
Other Potential Financial Assistance Programs & Resources
Childcare Illinois
Niles Township / contact: socialworker@nilestownshipgov.com
DHS/Illinois Action for Children
District219