GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

We want to thank you again for being a loyal member of our YMCA community.

On March 31, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus would be extended through Thursday, April 30.

This now means that our YMCA facilities will be closed and all programming will be canceled through at least April 30.

Please see below for additional updates.

Membership and Programs

At this time, we have placed all memberships on hold, and will not be processing your next draft, which was scheduled for March 28 or April 15.

Many of you have reached out and have generously indicated that you would like to continue to pay your membership fees to support the YMCA during this difficult time. Membership fees paid during our COVID-19-related closure may be considered a charitable gift, and will help to ensure that the YMCA will be here to support you and your family when this public health crisis is over.

If you would like to continue paying your monthly membership fee, please contact the Membership Director at your local branch. Although our facilities are currently closed, our staff teams will be responding to all inquiries within 24 hours.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Membership Director
Megan Payne
Email: [email protected]

Galowich Family YMCA
Membership Director
Michelle Weston
Email: [email protected]

Morris Community YMCA
Membership and Wellness Director
Jamie Nelson
Email: [email protected]

Smith Family YMCA
Membership Director
Aracely Rubio
Email: [email protected]

Spring 1 Programming 

Because our facilities will be closed through at least April 7, we will be canceling all Spring 1 programming. All Spring 1 registrations will automatically be moved to Spring 2, which is scheduled to begin on April 27. If you have questions about spring programming, please contact your local branch.

Before and After School Kid Zone Program

YMCA Kid Zone families may be eligible to receive a pro-rated system credit based on the number of days their child(ren)’s Kid Zone program did not run in March 2020 due to a Coronavirus-related school closure. System credits will be issued on a request-only basis and may be applied towards future Kid Zone payments. Requests may be made by contacting your local YMCA branch.

At this time, we will not be processing additional Kid Zone payments after April 1, until further notice.

Pint-Size Pupils 

The Y will plan to operate Pint-Size Pupils, as scheduled, when school in Plainfield District 202 begins again. To make up for lost learning days, we will be adding additional classroom time at the end of the school year.

At this time, we will not be processing payments after April 1, until further notice.

Thrive Dance Team

The Thrive Dance Team will resume activities when the YMCA reopens.

At this time, we will not be processing payments after April 1, until further notice.

We Are Stronger Together

As a non-profit, community-based organization, the YMCA relies on your membership to provide services and financial assistance for children, adults and families living in our community. We know that by working together we will get through these difficult times. And when we do, please know that the YMCA will be here to support you and your family, like we have for more than 90 years.

Because this situation is ever-changing, please watch your email, follow the Y on social media, and visit our website at www.jolietymca.org for additional updates. Please stay well and take good care of yourselves and your loved ones.

God Bless You,
Jim Watts
President and CEO
Greater Joliet Area YMCA