GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the Y’s Pint-Size Pupils Program will help your young learner develop to his or her fullest potential. Through a variety of fun activities that include both structured and open play, our dedicated staff teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Open to ages 3-6
• Small class sizes
• Morning and afternoon class options
• Two, three and five-day class options
• Preschool and kindergarten enrichment

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Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Preschool Spring Break Camp promises to provide your child with a week full of fun. Your young learner will participate in a variety of activities that will incorporate bright colors, music and interactive games.

Through both structured and open play, our dedicated staff will teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This is a great opportunity for your child to embrace his or her imagination and be creative.

Date: March 25-29
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon, each day
Ages: 3-6

$55 for Facility Members, $85 for Community Members

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“Dance, Rock, Shake, Pop” is a dance-fitness party that includes a series of three group exercise classes: WERQ, Pound and Zumba.

JOIN US AND WIN
All participants will be entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes, such as a YMCA swag bag, a free month of membership or a free 5-week specialty fitness class.

Date: Friday, January 25
Time: 6-7:45 p.m.

Free for YMCA Facility Members. $10 for Community Members. 

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Grab your dancing shoes and shimmy on down to the Avery YMCA! You and your loved ones are invited to dance the night away at our Valentine’s Day celebration.

Date: Friday, February 1
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Free and open to all. To register, click the button below or call (815) 267-8600.

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Starting January 11

Area moms looking for a program where they can build new friendships, socialize and bond with other moms will find it in a new program coming to the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Fab Moms of the Y will meet weekly on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. starting in January 2019.

JOIN US FOR OUR VERY FIRST MEETING
Friday, January 11
10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Kids Corner is open during this time. Kids Corner is available for Facility Family members only. Children, six-months-old and younger, are welcome to stay with their mothers during meeting times.

Cost: Free for YMCA Facility Members

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The C.W. Avery Family YMCA offers three excellent preschool programs for youth, ages 2-4. Sign up today! New sessions begin the week of January 7.

Topsy Turvy Twos

Listening to stories, playing games and making new friends is the focus of this class! This is a great way to help your two-year-old practice his/her independence in a semi-structured environment. A parent/guardian must remain in the building during class times.

Available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Times vary.

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Terrific Threes

This semi-structured class will introduce your three-year-old to classroom basics such as following directions, sharing, listening skills and more. Children will also participate in games, crafts, songs and gym time. This is a great transition from Topsy Turvy Twos, as your child continues to socialize and enhance his/her gross motor skills.

Available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Times vary.

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Evening Einsteins (Ages 3-4)

Evening Einsteins is a night class for preschool-age children that encourages creativity, socialization and exploration. During each class, participants will build friendships and use their imaginations through a variety of crafts and activities.

Available on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, from 6-6:45 p.m.

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