The courses will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 in the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office – Training Division at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.

Both are open to children 12 and older or for those who do not have a valid driver’s license. Those who do not have a valid license must have this certificate to legally operate a snowmobile in the state of Illinois. Those who do have a valid license also may attend to expand their knowledge of snowmobile safety.

The courses cover maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, a history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and state laws.

Those who complete the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully complete the final examination will receive a certificate of competency and a graduate patch.

Class size is limited to 30 students, and registration is required. The class Feb. 21 will be the last class the Sheriff’s Office hosts this winter.

To register, call Cathy Hardt at 815-334-4739 or email cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us.

For information on other snowmobile safety courses or this class, visit www.dnr.state.il.us/safety/snwmob.htm. Additional information about this class can be found through the link to North Region, then McHenry.