Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris

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100 Years, 100 Laps: YMCA Announces Centennial Swim Challenge

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2026! To help recognize this milestone, our aquatics team is inviting members to participate in a special Centennial Swim Challenge!

Here’s how it works:

Participants will have from May 1-July 31 to swim 100 lengths of the pool (beginner swimmers) or 100 full laps in the pool (advanced swimmers).

Once registered, participants will be able to pick up a tracking sheet by visiting the Membership Desk of their local Y branch. All participants will receive a commemorative shirt, sticker, and a YMCA water-resistant cinch bag.

Cost: $25, open to Facility Members only.

Registration closes on May 11. So don’t delay! Dive in, challenge yourself, and be part of our centennial celebration!

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Set to Host Preview Days for Members on April 22 and April 24

As we count down to the Village of Shorewood YMCA’s official opening on Monday, April 27, we’re excited to share some important membership information and invite Galowich Family YMCA Members, Shorewood Early Bird Members, and Shorewood Resident Program Members to stop by for an early visit!

Join Us for Preview Days
Beat the opening-day rush! Visit us during our Preview Days to get “Y-Ready.” We will take your photo, issue your Membership key tags, and help you get enrolled in the YMCA On the Go App and our Members-Only Rewards Program. You will also receive a Welcome Folder with schedules, program information, and everything you need to know to make the most of your YMCA experience!

  • Wednesday, April 22: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Friday, April 24: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Note on Parking: Weather permitting, we will be putting the finishing touches on our parking lot during our Grand Opening week. We appreciate your patience as we work with our contractors to get this project completed.

JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
And don’t forget, the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale runs through Sunday, April 19. Join the new Village of Shorewood YMCA and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee- a savings of up to $120- AND enjoy 12 months of membership for the price of 11 months!*

Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in April and will also receive 3 free guest passes to visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, or Morris Hospital YMCA. (Passes expire on April 26, 2026.)

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. A full list of YMCA Facility Member benefits can be viewed here.

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Announces Spring Facility Schedules


Opening day for the Village of Shorewood YMCA is on Monday, April 27 and we are so excited to share spring schedules for the lap pool, gymnasium, and group fitness classes! Click below for more details.

LAP POOL SCHEDULE

GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE

GROUP FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
And don’t forget, the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale runs through Sunday, April 19. Join the new Village of Shorewood YMCA and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee- a savings of up to $120- AND enjoy 12 months of membership for the price of 11 months!*

Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in April and will also receive 3 free guest passes to visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, or Morris Hospital YMCA. (Passes expire on April 26, 2026.)

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes.  A full list of YMCA Facility Member benefits can be viewed here.

JOIN THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

Join the Y During Our 2026 Tax Day Sale

JOIN THE Y ON TAX DAY AND SAVE!

During the Y’s 2026 Tax Day Sale, new and alumni members will pay a $15 Joiner’s Fee, a savings of up to $105.

Valid only on Wednesday, April 15 at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch.

CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

Village of Shorewood YMCA (Opening, Monday April 27)
1801 W. Jefferson Street
Shorewood, IL 60404

OUR FACILITY MEMBERS ENJOY:

Access to Amenities Including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center, all fully programmed with activities for the entire family, including family swim time, swim lessons, aquatic fitness programs and lap lane access.
  • Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.
  • Free fitness orientations and daily group exercise classes (programs vary by location).

Quality Programming
In addition to our free group exercise classes, the Y offers year-round swim lessons, sports programs and personal training, among a slew of other options.

Child Care
If you have a Family Membership, you can drop your child(ren) off at our supervised playroom while you exercise.

So Much More
A complete list of member benefits can be found here.

YMCA Kid Zone Registration for the 2026-27 School Year Opens for Facility Members on April 11

We know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way your children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and your family-life balance.

That is why the Y is excited to partner with area school districts to offer our Kid Zone youth enrichment program at schools throughout Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, Shorewood, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and Seneca

Kid Zone provides a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values. Our caring professionals are committed to helping kids build confidence and character.

Through guided play, children learn to respect themselves and others, work out their differences and discover the value of true friendship, all while in a safe and nurturing environment. Academic support from caring role models enriches your child’s educational experience and enables families to spend more quality time together.

Registration for the 2026-27 school year opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 for Facility Members and at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 for Community Members!

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE

Sign your child(ren) up for Kid Zone by Monday, April 27 and pay a $0 registration fee, a savings of $50!

To learn more about the Kid Zone Program, click here.

Joliet Community YMCA Set to Offer Inaugural Summer Youth Basketball League

The Joliet Community YMCA’s Junior Wolves program, offered in partnership with Joliet Junior College, is excited to offer an inaugural summer youth basketball league in 2026.

Open to all skill levels, this is a co-ed, developmental league that will provide players an opportunity to learn and grow their basketball skills throughout the summer.

LEAGUE DATES

Practices start the week of June 15. Games start the week of June 22. No practices or games will be held the week of June 28-July 4.

All games and practices will take place at the Joliet Junior College Event Center Gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (no weekends).

Teams will play 5 games.

LEAGUE DIVISIONS

  • Grades 3-4 (Co-Ed)
  • Grades 5-6 (Co-Ed)
  • Grades 7-8 (Co-Ed)

Cost: $80, open to the community

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To learn more, please contact:
Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317
Email: [email protected]

YMCA youth sports programs maximize the positive effects of athletics by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and our coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.

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