Family Memberships
A member and up to 5 related family members that are related and all live in the same household. Each person will need to provide proof of relationship and residency to be eligible. A member is allowed to add more than 4 dependents or household members (5 if spouse is not valid) for an additional rate of $40 per dependent/household member up to a maximum of 8 total, including the primary member. Rates may vary for Instructional Programs based on the parent and/or dependent possessing a membership. See specific program information for details.
Eligible documentation for proof
- Government issued ID (proof of address/relation)
- Utility bill (proof of address)
- Government issued piece of mail (proof of address)
- Doctors records (proof of address)
- School Paperwork (proof of address)
- Birth certificates (proof of relation)
- Marriage License (proof of relation)
- Passports with same last name and address (proof of relation/address)
Spouse
A partner by traditional marriage, same sex marriage, and/or civil union/domestic partnership. A spouse will need to establish eligibility by completing an affidavit of eligibility and providing verifying documents (i.e. marriage license, civil union certificate must be shown, or two recent documents showing a current shared address). These members are not eligible to have additional household members or dependents added onto their account. All spouses are attached to a primary member’s account and are deducted through the primary member’s account. Spouse accounts may not stand alone; a primary member must be active in order for their eligibility to continue with the facility.
Dependents
Dependents of primary members are eligible for a membership at the rates listed. Dependents are defined as age 3-22, having the same last name and/or living in the same household as the primary member. Children 2 and under will not be charged to access the facility, but will be issued a key tag for access. Individuals over the age of 22 will not be considered a dependent and will have to purchase an individual membership according to their member category. Children under age 13 will have limited facility access but will be eligible for campus recreation programs at a discounted rate. A member will need to provide proof of dependency with either a birth certificate or photo id of dependent with the same last name. Dependents will be issued a key tag in order to have access to the areas in the facility. All dependents are attached to a primary member’s account and are deducted through the primary member’s account. Dependent accounts may not stand alone; a primary member must be active in order for their eligibility to continue with the facility.
Children 0-3 months are not required to have a membership. Children this age are not allowed to use the facility or be in activity areas unless enrolled in an instructional program or special event.
Children 3 months-2 years are not required to have a membership. Child is allowed in KidRec if enrolled and add-on or drop-off fee is paid. Child is allowed access to the first floor, with the exception of the whirlpool and steam room, and must be directly supervised by a parent/guardian at all times. The child is not allowed access to the second floor unless enrolled in an instructional program or special rental. A child of this age may qualify for the member discount in a program or service if the parent is a member.
Children 3-11 years must have a valid FitRec membership to access the facility. Child is allowed in KidRec if enrolled and add-on or drop-off fee is paid. Child is allowed access to the first floor, with the exception of the whirlpool and steam room, and not allowed access to the second floor unless child is enrolled in an instructional program or special rental. Child must be directly supervised by parent/guardian at all times with the exception of the locker room. Children ages 7 and above may use the same-gender locker rooms unsupervised. Children are required to have a membership to receive member discounts for programs or services.
Children 12-13 years of age must have a valid membership to access the facility. Child is allowed in KidRec if enrolled and the recurring add-on fee or incidental drop-off fee is paid. Child is allowed access to the first floor, with the exception of the whirlpool and steam room, with in-direct supervision. The child can gain access to the second floor (with the exception of the free weight area) with in-direct supervision of parent/guardian/family member over the age of 18 by participating in a 12 & 13 year old FitRec Orientation. During Orientation, a Fitness Floor Supervisor will review proper and safe usage of equipment, etiquette, and acceptable behavior on the fitness floor. Parents/guardians are required to sign the orientation waiver after the dependent has completed the orientation session. This waiver must be on file with Membership Services. A parent or guardian must be in the facility at all times regardless of the space the child is occupying. 12 & 13 year old children may only use free weight area if directly supervised by parent/guardian. Children are required to have a membership to receive member discounts for programs or services. To learn more about access and supervision requirements for 12-13 year-olds at FitRec, please click here.
Children 14-15 years of age must have a valid membership to access the facility. Not eligible for KidRec. Child is allowed access to the gymnasium, fitness floor/weight room and pool with indirect supervision. The child is not allowed access to the whirlpool or steam room. Children are required to have a membership to receive member discounts for programs or services. Fitness floor orientations are available at no cost, and strongly recommended for all children under the age of 16. To learn more about access and supervision requirements for 14-15 year-olds at FitRec, please click here.
Individuals Age 16+ must have a valid membership. Not eligible for KidRec. Patron permitted into all areas of the facility without supervision. The only exception is the whirlpool and steam room, which you must be 18 years of age to enter. A 16-year-old may have a single community membership as long as a parent/guardian signs the waiver.
Recent Graduate
A Moraine Valley Community College Student that has graduated with a 2-year associate’s degree or a certificate within the past calendar year. They are eligible for a one-year membership at a reduced rate, and must provide proof of degree or certificate from Moraine Valley Community College. Upon expiration these members can continue membership at the community member rate.
Visiting Students
Defined as college students with a college/university photo ID and 17 years or older. They are NOT eligible to add a spouse or dependent at a rate less than a community membership rate. Visiting students are only eligible to receive discounted memberships during the designated summer and winter break periods.
Direct Supervision
Being in the same room no further than 20 feet apart (within arm’s length if using the pool unless child passes a swim test administered by a lifeguard), and the Parent/guardian/family member over the age of 18 MUST be actively participating in the same activity as the dependent, i.e. playing basketball together, swimming together, etc. This does not mean the parent can be, for example, in a group exercise class while the dependent sits along the wall and watches.
Indirect Supervision
A parent/legal guardian/family member over the age of 18 who must be in the facility at the same time as the dependent; however both are not required to be in the same area.