Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Commit to Your Health: YMCA June Personal Training Sale

June 1-30

We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our June Personal Training Sale. If you buy four sessions, you get one free!*

*Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through June 30, 2025.

To purchase your personal training sessions, click below.

One-on-One 

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA

Group of Two

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA

You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA

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Reaching Your Goals: Participate in the Morris Hospital YMCA’s Couch to Cornfest 5K Training Program

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and conquer your running goals? Designed for beginners and aspiring runners alike, our eight-week Couch to 5K training program will provide you with a structured roadmap to build endurance, strength, and confidence step-by-step. With a supportive community, personalized coaching, and a dash of determination, you’ll soon discover the exhilarating thrill of crossing that finish line and unlock a whole new level of fitness and accomplishment.

Dates: Mondays from August 4-September 22
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Weekly classes will include an educational topic, question and answer session, and a group walk/run. All participants will receive an eight-week training plan and save $10 on their registration for the 2025 Corn Fest 5K, which will be held on Saturday, September 27.

Cost: $80 for Facility Members, $160 for Community Members

REGISTER TODAY

About the Instructor:
Christy Lamaze, a certified NASM Personal Trainer, will lead this program. Christy has completed numerous marathons, most recently the Berlin Marathon, and has logged more than 2,000 race miles. She is currently training to compete in the Chicago Half-Marathon and plans to run the New York Marathon.

To learn more, please contact Health and Wellness Director Ro Petersen at (815) 513-8080, ext. 517 or via email at [email protected].

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Start Your Summer at the Y: Summer Membership Opportunities Available

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.

BEAT THE HEAT AND SPEND A FANTASTIC SUMMER AT THE Y!

PURCHASE A SUMMER MEMBERSHIP AND ENJOY:

Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center
  • Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

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, 2025, whichever comes first.

Join Today

Summer Membership Rates

TypeDescriptionC.W. Avery Family YMCAVillage of Shorewood YMCAMorris Hospital YMCA
Family Plus3 Adults & Their Dependents$440$405$375
Family2 Adults & Their Dependents$350$325$300
One Adult Family1 Adult & Their Dependents$315$290$270
Two Adult2 Adults in Same Household$305$280$260
AdultAge 26 and older$225$205$185
Young AdultAges 19-25$160$145$135
YouthAges 0-18$135$120$110
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2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign Raises More than $93,000

Over the last several weeks, Y supporters generously joined together to raise more than $93,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!

As we prepare to officially kick-off summer camp season at the YMCA, we’d like to thank everyone who pledged their support, shared information about our 2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign on their social media networks, and invited their friends and family members to learn more about the Y’s youth development work. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our generous donors, we are excited to share that our 2025 Send A Kid to Camp Campaign raised enough funds to provide more than 1,850 days of camp for children in our community.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

Although our 2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign has come to an end, you can still pledge your support for the YMCA’s mission by visiting your local YMCA branch or making a charitable gift online.

DONATE TODAY

Thank you for your careful consideration and commitment to making a difference for the kids in our community.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.

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Engage, Earn, Redeem: New My Y Rewards Perks Now Available

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to offer new redeemable perks for members enrolled in the My Y Rewards Program!

New items include:

-Fidget Spinners
-Hot/Cold Muscle Gel Packs
-Cooler Tote Bags
-Grey Unisex Tank Tops
-Lavender Women’s Tank Tops
-Red Long Sleeve T-Shirts
-Light Blue Umbrellas (Limited time offer, while supplies last)

To learn more about all the cool perks offered in the My Y Rewards program, or to redeem points for an item, click here.

If you are not currently enrolled in My Y Rewards, it’s easy to get started!

HOW TO ENROLL 

  1. Click the Enroll Today button below and then click “Join Program.”
  2. Enter your email address and click “Sign Up.” Please be sure to use the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership account in order to earn points.
  3. Check your email for a confirmation message and click “Complete Registration.”
  4. Once you’re redirected to the My Y Rewards site, enter your first and last name, create your password, and click “Sign Up.”

You will earn your first 50 points simply by enrolling in the program. So don’t delay!

ENROLL TODAY

LEARN MORE

If you should have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected]. Additional information on the My Y Rewards Program is available here

Let the earning begin!

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Members Invited to Complete Health and Wellness Survey

Each year, the Y welcomes individuals of all ages to participate in health and wellness activities at our facilities. And now, as we strive to meet the ever-evolving needs of our YMCA community, we’d like to hear from you!

We have designed a short electronic survey to gather feedback about the types of fitness programs, classes, and equipment Y members and the community would like to see offered in our facilities.

This survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will remain open through Friday, June 6. Your answers, combined with those of others, will help the Y plan for future programming.

Those who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a free 60-minute personal training session. (One winner per branch.)

Select your local Y branch below below to begin:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
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