GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

The Y is looking for kids to help design it’s official 2016 Holiday Card!

We know what you’re thinking. ‘Already?’ We get it. It’s a little early for a holiday contest. But think about it—great artwork requires time!

Open to Y Members, ages 6-12, our Holiday Card Design Contest is the perfect opportunity for kids to let their artistic talents shine and help spread a little cheer this upcoming holiday season.

Here’s how to enter…

1. Download an entry form and print it out. Entry forms are also available at the Y’s Front Desk.

2. Grab some crayons, markers and colored pencils and draw a picture that depicts your favorite things about the holidays and the winter season. From snowmen to Christmas trees, to candy canes and snowflakes, we can’t wait to see your original designs!

3. Complete the entry form and drop it off at the Y.

The deadline to enter is Friday, October 28. We will select our three favorite designs—one from each age group—to be featured on the Y’s holiday card. Plus, each of our winners will receive a YMCA Sweatshirt and other exciting prizes.

Ages groups: (6-7 years old), (8-9 years old) and (10-12 years old).

Download Entry Form

Build Your Game Plan with Our New Online Schedule

Using the Y’s new and enhanced online schedule makes it easier than ever to access, view and set reminders for all of our free classes and events.

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NOTABLE FEATURES

• Sleek, user-friendly design that’s optimized for mobile devices
• Detailed descriptions and instructor listings
• Email subscription and calendar reminder options
• Ability to sort by exercise type and/or timeframe

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By subscribing*, you’ll receive an email each Sunday about upcoming classes and events, schedule updates and more. To subscribe, visit your branch’s schedule page and hit the subscribe bottom at the top.

* Please note: Subscribing DOES NOT reserve your spot in class.

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Heather Perkins has devoted much of her life to spreading the Y’s mission. For nearly two decades, she has worked in communities across Kentucky, Georgia and Indiana, helming nearly every YMCA program imaginable. Her most impactful work, however, has come within the youth development realm, where she has been a driving force behind a wide variety of exciting, innovative programs for kids and teens.

In March, Heather was named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, thus beginning a new chapter in her storied YMCA career. A self-described “energizer” with a knack for cause-driven leadership, Heather is eager to work alongside a talented new team, and to push the boundaries that will continue to strengthen communities throughout Will and Grundy Counties.

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Register for Summer Day Camp today!

For weeks on end, the adventures don’t stop for our campers. Just ask them—Summer Day Camp at the Y is like having recess every day. Only “recess” at the Y includes crafts and games galore, awesome camp counselors and all the fun of camping with the ability of sleeping in your own bed at night.

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Kidz Zone Registration is Now Underway!

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Kidz Zone before and after school program serves kindergarten-fifth graders. Children do arts and crafts, play games, develop friendships and learn lessons that will last a lifetime.

The Y’s Kidz Zone program encourages positive behavior through character development activities and emphasize the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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