Membership Information


Value of a YMCA Membership

A YMCA membership is valuable.  While the economy is in turmoil, the YMCA is a place where members find stress relief, fellowship, networking, and family time.  We want you to get involved in programs and activities that interest you such as open swim, sports leagues, group exercise classes, family events, volunteer opportunities and more. 

YMCA Member Benefits:

  • Unlimited Use of branches during their open times. 
    • Galowich-Smith full members enjoy unlimited use of the Galowich and Smith branches.  They may also use the Avery branch 6 times during a calendar year. 
    • Avery full members enjoy unlimited use of the Avery, Galowich and Smith branches.
  • Priority Registration on all programs like sports, swim classes, after school care, and day camp
  • Lower member rates on programs
  • Free Fitness Orientations for full members
  • Free Child Watch Services for Family Members at Avery and Galowich
  • FREE Month’s Membership when you refer a friend
  • AWAY Program allowing use of other YMCAs throughout the country
    • When you travel outside of the Greater Joliet Area, you can use your YMCA membership at over 2,000 locations across the country that have chosen to participate in the "Always Welcome At YMCAs" program. Some guest fees and limitations may apply.
    • Visit www.ymca.net to find a Y location where you are visiting.  Contact that YMCA for their guidelines.
  • No Contracts to sign

Full Priviledge Memberships

YMCA Membership allows unlimited use of your branch.  You can visit as often as you like, take classes at a reduced fee, and use our pools, gyms, wellness centers and locker rooms for one monthly fee.  Your satisfaction is guaranteed, and there are no contracts to sign

Rates

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Unlimited use of all 3 branches

 

Galowich & Smith Family YMCAs

Unlimited use of Galowich & Smith, 6 visits/yr at Avery

Family $68/mo   Family $49/mo
Adult (18 & over) $47/mo   Adult (18 & over) $32/mo
Teen (14-17) $32/mo   Teen (14-17) $25/mo
Youth (6-13) $27/mo   Youth (6-13) $18/mo

 

One Time Joiners Fee

All new members, members who have been expired for more than 90 days and program members upgrading to a full membership pay an initial one time fee to help support ongoing improvements in our branches.

Family: $120              Adult: $80                  Youth: $40     

Payment Options

Membership fees are payable through a Monthly Bank Draft from a checking account.  Drafts are ongoing until cancelled in writing by the primary member no less than 10 days prior to the draft date.  Cancellations are accepted by fax, e-mail, or in person.  Those who prefer to pay their membership fee annually may do so by cash, check, or charge.  Annual Membership Fees are not refundable.

Program Memberships

Program Memberships allow participants to sign up for YMCA programs such as swim lessons, youth sports, before and afterschool and daycamp.  Program members pay an annual membership fee plus the program member rate for the selected offering. 

Youth: $28/yr                Adult:  $54/yr              Family: $68/yr

Daily Memberships

Daily Memberships allow the community to come and enjoy our buildings for the day.   A CURRENT PHOTO I.D. is required upon entering the building.  During high volume times, daily membership may not be available. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on file to participate

 

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

 

Galowich & Smith Family YMCAs

Bldg Only Bldg +Aquatic Ctr   Family $10  
Family $15 Family $25   Adult   $8  
Adult   $10 Adult   $15   Youth $6  
Youth $8 Youth $12