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Planet Fitness offers free High School Summer Pass for Illinois teens. Here’s how to enroll
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The school year is nearing its end for most students, meaning more free time and pent-up energy. Luckily for them, Planet Fitness is once again kicking off its High School Summer Pass program, offering free memberships for teens across the country.
Here’s what Illinois parents should know about the program, including who is eligible and how to enroll.
When does Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass start?
Planet Fitness’ summer pass program begins Sunday, June 1, 2025, and lasts until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, the fitness club said.
Who is eligible to participate in the program?
All teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 can participate in the program.
How to sign up for 2025 Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
You can sign up by pre-registering for the summer pass program online. Teens under the age of 18 will need their parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver.
Parents can also sign their teen up for the program in person at any Planet Fitness location. After the waiver is signed, teens are able to work out independently.
High School Summer Pass comes with scholarship opportunity
Those who sign up for a summer pass can enter the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Contest for a chance to win scholarship money.
To enter, students can submit a video that details their experience during the program by uploading it to TikTok and tagging @planetfitness using the hashtags #HSSP23US and #contest. Planet Fitness will award 10 students a $10,000 scholarship each.
Can parents and their teens work out together at Planet Fitness?
Yes, if they have a Planet Fitness membership, the company said. The free program is available only to teens.
Do you need the Planet Fitness App?
Yes, you need to download the Planet Fitness app through the Apple App Store or Google Play to participate in the program.
Parents or teens will have to create an account with the same email used to sign up for the High School Summer Pass. On June 1, the pass will automatically link to the account.
Can participants sign up for any fitness classes?
All participants will have access to the free fitness classes offered through the Planet Fitness PE@PF program.
Planet Fitness locations in Illinois
Planet Fitness has 105 gyms across Illinois, including 16 locations in Chicago. Find your local gym on Planet Fitness’ website here.
A donut shot in Gurnee, Illinois, was broken into overnight.
Gurnee Donuts owners posted on Facebook showing shattered glass in the doorway and on the sidewalk. “We are upset, but good,” owners said in the post.
In the post, owners said several other “neighbors were broken into.”
Owners said nothing of value was taken and the Gurnee Police Department are assisting.
Gurnee Donuts will remain open for businesses the door is boarded up.
After taking a tackle in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots traded up on Day 2 to address their other major need – edge rusher. On Friday night, the Patriots selected Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas 55th overall.
Moving up from the 63rd overall pick, the Patriots sent that pick along with Picks 131 (fourth) and 202 (sixth) to the Los Angeles Chargers. This is the second time the Patriots have moved up, after going from 31 to 28 on Thursday night.
Jacas, who turns 22 next month, was a four-year starter for the Illini and team captain in 2025. Over the past two years he has 26.5 tackles for loss and 19 sacks in 25 games, plus three forced fumbles in each season. That includes 11 sacks in 12 games last year.
At 6-foot-4, 260 pounds Jacas is one of the most violent edge rushers in the draft – a trait this Patriots coaching staff has highlighted a lot since being assembled last year. He was a two-time state champion wrestler at Fort Pierce Central High School in Florida, and that wrestling background shows up in his play style.
As a rusher he has heavy hands and plays with a relentless motor, delivering big hits when he gets into the backfield against the run and pass. He should only improve as his pass rush toolbox continues to develop. During the pre-draft process, Jacas met with the Patriots on a top-30 visit.
In New England, Jacas joins an edge rusher rotation highlighted by Harold Landry and free agent signing Dre’Mont Jones, with Landry working his way back from a knee injury that limited him for much of last season. 2025 UDFA Elijah Ponder projects as one of the top rotational players, with Bradyn Swinson and Jesse Luketa likely competing for depth spots. The Patriots finished last year’s regular season with 35 sacks as a team, tied for the 22nd most in the NFL.
Jacas is the first Illinois player drafted by the Patriots since they took guard Ted Karras in the sixth round in 2016. According to Pro Football Reference, he’s the 12th Illinois player ever drafted by the Patriots.
The Patriots still have one pick remaining on Day 2. They’re scheduled to be back on the clock with the 95th overall selection, at the end of the third round.
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