For Families
A day, made just for you.
We're honored you're considering joining us. Below you'll find what to know and how to apply to our magical Christmas day.
Family registration is now live!
Who Can Attend & How Are Families Selected
Before you begin
Submitting this form is an invitation to apply — not a guaranteed spot. Because space is limited, every application is carefully reviewed against our medical eligibility criteria, and families are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll be in touch as soon as your application has been reviewed.
- This event is for immediate family only (parents/guardians, siblings, and the child attending). If your family has a unique situation, please call or email us before applying.
- Families may only attend once.
- Children must be born in 2014 or later and must not have reached their 13th birthday by the event date.
- Illness must be life-threatening, terminal, or result in permanent disability.
- Child must be healthy enough to participate in a full-day experience.
- Parent or guardian releases are required.
- Hospital or physician contact information may be needed for verification.
- Spaces are limited. Families are selected based on meeting medical eligibility criteria on a first-come, first-served basis.
How your information is used
Because this form collects sensitive family and medical information, we want to be transparent about how it's handled.
- Your responses are submitted directly to Airtable, which Operation North Pole uses as its secure registration database. This website does not store your submission.
- Information is reviewed only by authorized Operation North Pole staff and volunteer coordinators who plan your family's day and confirm eligibility.
- Medical and hospital details are used solely to verify eligibility, prepare appropriate support on event day, and communicate with your child's care team if needed.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing. Details are shared with event partners (such as rail and venue partners) only as necessary to host your family safely.
- Records are retained for program administration and reporting to our board and funders, and are kept confidential.
Questions about privacy or how your information will be used? Call 847.813.5387 or email onpchicago@gmail.com before submitting.
Please submit only through this official Operation North Pole page.
Questions? Call 847.813.5387 or email onpchicago@gmail.com.