Operating as a mobile, community-based extension of the Y’s mission, the Joliet Community YMCA offers a wide range of programs at locations throughout the greater Joliet community, including:

Before and After School Kid Zone Program: The Y’s Kid Zone program serves students from 12 Joliet District 86 elementary schools, 10 onsite, providing much-needed before and after school care for families. The JCY Kid Zone program also serves students in Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C, and Rockdale School District 84.

After School Teen REACH Program: The Y’s Teen REACH program, which provides free after school care for students in grades 6-8, is offered onsite at Joliet District 86’s four junior high schools. Teen REACH summer camp is currently offered at JJC and the Salvation Army Community Center.

YMCA Days Out of School: The Y's Days Out of School Program offered at Messiah Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center for children in grades K-8 when school is not in session. Whether it's an Institute Day or Holiday Break, your child is invited to join the Y and kids from all of our Kid Zone/Teen REACH sites for days full of fun and adventure.

Summer Day Camp Program: The Y provides a safe, affordable and fun summer day camp program for youth in Grades K-5 at locations throughout Joliet. YMCA Summer Day Camp offers kids a chance to have fun and develop new friendships while building a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Teen REACH Summer Camp: Offered to campers entering grades 6–8 at a middle school that feeds into Joliet Township High School District 204. Proof of residency is required. Campers participate in life skills education, mentorship/career exploration, STEAM, and service learning activities.

Youth Sports Programs: Through an innovative partnership, the Y and JJC will work together to host year-round sports programming on the college’s main campus. These programs will include youth sports leagues, camps, clinics, and classes, as well as dance team activities, offered as part of the YMCA Junior Wolves program, which provides kids with the opportunity to train with JJC athletes and coaches and YMCA staff.

Youth Enrichment Programs: The Joliet Community YMCA offers a variety of youth enrichment programs, including martial arts, cooking, and STEM classes at JJC, the Salvation Army Community Center, and Messiah Lutheran Church of Joliet, as well as after school enrichment opportunities for students in Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70C.

Family Nights and Special Events: The Joliet Community YMCA host free family nights and holiday events at locations throughout Joliet.

Community Support: The Y also offers informational workshops throughout the year to support families and young adults. For additional information on resources available to high school students in Will and Grundy Counties, click here. To learn more about community resources available in Will and Grundy Counties, click here.

To see all programs currently offered please view our program guide.

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