• Family membership is $975.

• Couple membership is $725.

• Single membership is $525.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A LONG SUMMER MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST AND NEW SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS MAY NOT OPEN UP FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS.

If you are interested in joining our waitlist, please apply here.

RETURNING SUMMER MEMBERS will receive an email from membershipelcc@gmail.com in early February each year with your summer application.  If you do not receive an email by February 5th, please contact membershipelcc@gmail.com. Returning summer members need to submit an application each year. 

Associate and Active members will be invoiced their annual dues.

EMERALD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB - RULES 2025

To make Emerald Lake and the facilities as safe and enjoyable as possible, members and their guests must abide by the rules. Any person using the Lake and facilities should be aware that swimming and using certain equipment on the premises are dangerous activities.

EMERALD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY OF ITS FACILITIES.

SAFETY

1) Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety and well-being of their children while using the Lake. Lifeguards are not babysitters. Swimming is only allowed when Lake lifeguards are on duty. 

2) Children 6 years old and under may only swim in the shallow end. Anyone between 7 and 17 years old must pass a swim test annually if they would like to swim in the deep end. No swim test is required for those 18 years or older. However, you must be a competent swimmer to swim outside the more shallow end. 

3) All swimmers under 18 years old not passing the swim test must remain in the shallow water and adjacent beach at all times. They are not allowed near the diving board and high dive or areas past this zone. The swim test list starts over each summer, and every swimmer under 18 must pass again to make sure they are deep water safe. 

4) Even the shallow zone has water that is above people’s heads. Children 5 and under must wear a lifejacket when in the water, even when in the arms of an adult. A lifejacket is also required for these children when playing near the water. If a person is not a competent swimmer and/or wearing a life jacket, they should be accompanied by a competent swimmer at all times. Note: special exceptions may be made if the child is 4 years or older, but you need to get lifeguard permission and stay close to your child at all times near or in the water. 

5) Swimming is never permitted outside the area defined by the ropes joining the small anchored rafts. Sitting, standing, pulling on the ropes, or interfering with the rafts and their moorings is prohibited. 

6) Crowding on the diving board, diving tower, slide and rafts is not permitted. No rowdy or dangerous conduct is permitted. The slide must be used properly (e.g. no knee sliding is permitted). Only one person on the slide or on the slide ladder is permitted at a time. 

7) Extra-large inflatables are not allowed on the Lake. All toys and inflatables must be approved for use by the lifeguards. 

8) No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted on the premises. Alcoholic beverages, as well as any glass containers are prohibited during swimming hours. 

9) During swimming hours, the lifeguards on duty are in complete charge of the Lake and facilities and have full authority to enforce the rules. Lifeguards have the authority to impose new rules at any time to ensure the safety of members and their guests. Please be respectful of the Lifeguards. If you cannot follow the rules or are being hostile or disrespectful, you will be asked to leave and could have your membership revoked. 

MEMBERS, GUESTS, ACTIVITIES AND PARTIES 

10) Lake facilities are open to members and invited guests only, and it is the responsibility of the member to ensure that guests are aware of and abide by the rules. No guests are allowed in the Lake without an accompanying member. 

11) All members and their guests must sign in at the guard shack upon entering during swimming hours. Children under the age of 12 years may not enter unless accompanied by an adult or a responsible caretaker of at least high school age. 

12) Summer members may have up to 5 guests per visit. There is a $5 entrance fee payable to the lifeguard for each guest. You may pay by cash or PayPal at the door. We also have punch cards the guards keep at the gate if you want to pay in bulk and then just have the guards check off each use from the card on your visits. Boat rides are $5/ride, payable to the lifeguards. 

13) Summer members have access during swim hours only. Active/Associate members may use the facilities before and after hours. Swimming is only permitted when a contracted Lake lifeguard is present. 

14) You are welcome to use the kitchen area for picnics and BBQs. You must clean up after yourselves and ensure the safety of the kitchen and BBQ area (e.g., tools are put away, dishes and utensils are clean, fire has died down, etc.). Thank you! 

15) Active/Associate members may have up to 10 guests per visit at no charge. 

16) More than 10 guests is a private party. Private parties are not permitted during swim hours during weekends and only with permission on weekdays.. The Party application and all fees must be completed and approved by the Social Chair and paid 14 days before the party or event. Additional rules for private parties are in the application. Please contact the Social Chair for more info. Summer members and guests are not allowed to host private parties, only Active and Associate members may do so. 

OTHER 

17) Leave your place on the beach as you found it. Please clean up and fill in any holes that your child may have made on the beach. Please avoid having your children make big rivers that flush sand into the lake. And please be respectful of Lifeguards asking for your assistance in complying.

18) The Adult Beach is reserved for members and guests 18 years and older. 

19) Members and guests are not allowed to go beyond the diving platform unless they have permission from the Lifeguards or ELCC Board or Active member. 

20) Fishing is not allowed during the swim season (including before/after swim hours). 

21) Smoking is not allowed inside Lake property. 

22) Bonfires are forbidden unless approved by the Board President or Social Chair. 

23) Dogs are not allowed during the swim season). During the off season, be sure to fill holes and clean up after your dog. 

** Emerald Lake Country Club Board (approved 02 25)