A snowmobile safety class is required for all Illinois children from the ages of 12 to 16 years, as well as for adults that do not have a valid Illinois drivers license.

The Illinois Snowmobile Education Course consists of a minimum of eight hours of instruction.

These courses cover the basics in maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operations, the history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and the state laws. As in other courses, various visual aids are provided to enhance the quality of instructions. (Children ages 10-11 are welcome to attend, however they wil not receive their safety certificate until their 12th birthday). Youngsters are also required to have a safety certificate in all surrounding snow states. Surrounding states do accept an Illinois safety certificate as proof of proper training.

Students attending Illinois safety classes MUST be pre-registered in order to attend a class. Class sizes are limited and walk-ins are not accepted. Please call the phone number for the class you choose for details as to the location for the class. If your child is pre-registered and cannot make the class, please notify the instructor prior to the class so children that may be on the wait list can attend.

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Snowmobile Safety Class Schedule

10/5/24
Boone County Fairgrounds
8791IL-76, Belvidere
8:00am-4:00pm
815-509-1180

10/12/24
Countryside Fire Station
801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein
7:00am-4:00pm
Tony: 847-918-6145

11/2/24
Hampshire Township Park District
390 South Avenue, Hampshire
7:30am-4:00pm
Genice 847-987-3986
Register here

11/16/24
Pingree Grove/Countryside Fire Station #1
10N255 Dittman Rd., Elgin
7:30am-4:30pm
815-370-4301

11/16/24
Brewster Creek
6N 921 Route 25, St. Charles
8:00am-4:30pm
Ron 630-546-8058
RgJulian@comcast.net

11/16/24
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
Register here

11/30/24
Leone’s Polaris
3061 E. 103rd Rd., Peru
8:00am-4:30pm
815-220-1780

12/14/24
Oneida-Wataga Fire Station
210 N Sage St., Oneida
8:00am-4:30pm
309-368-0620 or 309-335-4095

12/14/24
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
Register here

12/15/24
Lena Community Center
497 Lions Dr., Lena
8:00am-4:00pm
(815)-990-2652
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1/4/25
H.Q. Kane Cnty Forest Preserve
1996 Kirk Rd., Geneva
8:00am-4:30pm
309-368-0620 or 309-335-4095
RgJulian@comcast.net

1/11/25
McHenry County Sheriffs Office
2200 N Seminary Ave., Woodstock
8:00am-4:00pm
Register here

1/18/25
Lake County Forest Preserve
Operations and Public Safety Building
19808 W Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst
8:00am-5:00pm
847-968-3404
ncampos@lcfpd.org

Questions about free Snowmobile Safety Courses offered by one of the regions, contact IASC at 815-210-0587 or email us at iasc@mtco.com

Visit DNR Web Site for Illinois Snowmobile Rules & Regulations - Illinois Snowmobile Regulations