Programs for Ages 6-10yrs
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA offers a variety of programs for those 6-10 yrs of age. YMCA Youth Programs ensure every child deepens positive values, their commitment to service, and their motivation to learn. Throughout all YMCA programs, you’ll find the Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Below is a nice “at a glance” view of all that is offered. You can click on the program area to be taken to that page for more information.
Aquatics
Youth Instructional Swim Classes, as well as Other Water Programs are held at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA and Smith Family YMCA. Additionally, the Joliet JETS YMCA Competitive Swim Team practices out of the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCABirthday Parties
The YMCA is a great place to throw your child’s next birthday party. The C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, and the Smith Family YMCA all offer a variety of birthday party options.
Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camps are fun for children and provide piece of mind for parents. One week, full day camps are offered at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Central City YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Morris Family YMCA.
Kidz Zone Before & After School Recreational Program
YMCA Before and After School Programs ensure children develop friendships and are given a unique mix of activities that focus on developmental assets, the building blocks that teach children how to make positive decisions. Kidz Zone is offered for 34 schools by the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and the Galowich Family YMCA. Additionally, the YMCA provides care on days off of school and holiday breaks .Open Gym and Pool Times
Youth ages 8 and up can enjoy open gym and pool times at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA. Children under the age of 16 will be swim tested. Non-swimmers, individuals requiring floatation devices and/or children under the age of 8 in our lap pool and under the age of 10 in the family pool must be accompanied by and adult in the water within arms length at all times.
Supervised Playroom & Activity Center
The C.W.Avery Family YMCA and the Galowich Family YMCA both offer up to two hours of free supervised playroom per day to Full Family Members while they are in the building. Additionally, at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA there is a Supervised Activity Center for those 8-16 years. During unsupervised hours, families are welcome to use the Activity Center as long as an adult (18+) is in the Center with any child 17 and under.
Specialty Classes
Fun and creative programs for 6-10 year olds are held at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and the Galowich Family YMCA.
Sports Classes
YMCA Sports are designed to teach introductory sports skills, fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship. You’ll find a variety of individual and team sports at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, the Galowich Family YMCA and the Smith Family YMCA. Additionally, you’ll find fitness and dance classes at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.
