C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
As we continue to celebrate National Water Safety Month, and with our Summer 1 programming session just around the corner, the Y is excited to remind members of our Swim Lesson Selector tool. Available online, this tool is a must-try for parents who are interested in enrolling their children in YMCA swim lessons.
By answering short “yes-or-no” questions—and in some cases, by watching a short video—the Swim Lesson Selector can help you quickly identify which swim stage is right for your child.
The Village of Shorewood YMCA was proud to welcome the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Saturday, May 2.
Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair said that the event was the perfect way to continue the association’s Centennial Celebration.
“As we celebrate our 100th anniversary throughout 2026, we are committed to creating welcoming and inviting spaces to deliver on our mission and to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. And, as we embark on our second century of service, we are so excited to begin writing our next chapter here in Shorewood,” Leclair said.
The new YMCA facility, which was made possible thanks to an incredible partnership with the Village of Shorewood, has now eclipsed more than 6,200 members since opening its doors on April 27.
“We are so very grateful to Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold and the Village Board of Trustees for their partnership,” Leclair said. “We are also thankful for the support and leadership of the YMCA Board of Directors and Advisory Council members, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers who greet everyone who walks through our doors with a smile and a kind word. Visitors always know that the Y is a place where they truly belong, and where they will be supported and celebrated every step along the way.”
Additional Ribbon Cutting Speakers Included:
Tasha Marsaglia, Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Andy Midlock, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Member
Village of Shorewood Mayor CC DeBold
Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel
Dr. Robert Schiffbauer, Minooka CCSD 201 Superintendent
Ryan Van Acker, Minooka High School Student
Chris Ramirez, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Association Board of Directors Vice Chair
Karla Guseman, Village of Shorewood YMCA Advisory Council Chair
Trisha Dust, Village of Shorewood YMCA Executive Director
At the conclusion of the Ribbon Cutting, the YMCA hosted a Community Open House from 1-4 p.m., which featured a wide range of activities, including facility tours, program demonstrations, group exercise classes, face painting, and arts and crafts. The 967 was also onsite broadcasting live throughout the event.
Open House attendees also had the chance to participate in special raffles and giveaways, and pick up a commemorative grand opening t-shirt.
If you are interested in joining the Village of Shorewood YMCA, now is the perfect time as our Grand Opening Membership Sale is underway! You can join online today or by visiting the Y at 1801 W. Jefferson Street in Shorewood.
At the Y, we exist to strengthen community. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of people, just like you, are receiving the support they need to engage in healthy and active lifestyles.
Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:
Quality Programming
In addition to our free group exercise classes, the Y offers year-round swimming lessons and personal training, among a slew of other options. View our summer program guides by clicking here.
Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
| Type | Description | C.W. Avery Family YMCA | Village of Shorewood YMCA | Morris Hospital YMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Plus | 3 Adults & Their Dependents | $440 | $405 | $375 |
| Family | 2 Adults & Their Dependents | $350 | $325 | $300 |
| One Adult Family | 1 Adult & Their Dependents | $315 | $290 | $270 |
| Two Adult | 2 Adults in Same Household | $305 | $280 | $260 |
| Adult | Age 26 and older | $225 | $205 | $185 |
| Young Adult | Ages 19-25 | $160 | $145 | $135 |
| Youth | Ages 0-18 | $135 | $120 | $110 |
We hope everyone enjoyed opening week at the Village of Shorewood YMCA! And, as we continue to welcome our wonderful new members to the facility, we have put together a convenient list of items that can help you get started on your Y journey. Click below for details.
Download the YMCA On the Go App
24/7 access the Y!
Become a Member of the My Y Rewards Program
Join by May 31 and earn a special bonus of 200 points!
Download YMCA Group Fitness, Gymnasium, and Lap Pool Schedules
Plan your weekly schedule!
Sign up for the Fit4U Introductory Health and Wellness Program
Kickstart your routine with help from Y staff!
Register for a YMCA Teen Wellness Center Certification Course
Open to ages 13-15!
Try the Y with Your Family and Friends
And don’t forget, Village of Shorewood YMCA Facility Members are welcome to share the Y experience with their family and friends by utilizing guest passes. Facility Members may bring one guest per day, and all guests must be accompanied during their visit.
Guests aged 18 and older will be required to present a valid photo I.D. upon entry.
Guests under 18 must have a valid Daily Visitor Membership and Facility Usage Waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file prior to visiting the Y. To create a Daily Visitor Membership, please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Day passes and Nationwide memberships will NOT be accepted at the Village of Shorewood YMCA until June 1.
Stop by the Morris Hospital YMCA on Memorial Day weekend to complete the ‘Murph’ workout challenge to honor our fallen veterans. Members are invited to complete the ‘Murph’ in remembrance of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who died heroically in Afghanistan on June 28. 2005.
Pick up a workout card at the Membership Desk and complete the following workout at your own pace anytime between Saturday, May 23 and Monday May 25:
1 MILE RUN
100 PULLUPS*
200 PUSHUPS*
300 SQUATS*
1 MILE RUN
*Modified versions may be utilized.
Once the challenge is complete, take a Polaroid selfie and add it to the bulletin board posted in the Wellness Center.
Community Members are welcome to join us at the Y during the holiday weekend to complete the ‘Murph’ by downloading a free daily pass. Please be sure to have your ID available upon check-in.
Summertime at the YMCA is truly a magical season – and one of the most powerful times to see our mission in action throughout our community. Each year, children from across Will and Grundy Counties come to the Y to build confidence, try new activities, form lasting friendships, and discover their full potential.
This year is especially meaningful as the Greater Joliet Area YMCA proudly celebrates 100 years of service to our community. For a century, the Y has been a place where kids and families grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body. From generation to generation, summer at the Y has created lifelong memories and life-changing experiences.
At the Y, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive at summer day camp, but we can’t do it alone. Last summer, more than half of the children who attended YMCA camp did so with the support of our financial assistance program – made possible by the generosity of donors like you. To ensure that the Y’s mission will continue to thrive and help those kids in our community who need it most, we need your support once again.
As we begin our second century of strengthening the community, your investment in local children and families – your friends and neighbors – makes an immediate and lasting impact. We invite you to make a charitable contribution to the YMCA’s 2026 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign. Your gift, in any amount, will help to ensure that every child has the opportunity to benefit from an engaging and impactful summer camp experience at the Y.
Donate today by visiting your local YMCA branch or making a charitable gift online.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.
