GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

Dance is a wonderful way for kids to get active and express themselves creatively. YMCA dance camps are an excellent resource to help dancers develop or fine-tune their skills and technique. Sign up today!

When You Wish Upon A Star Camp (Ages 3-6)

Come dressed as your favorite Disney character and dance to popular Disney songs.

Ages 3-4
Two Dates to Choose From:

• Monday, July 16 • 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 19 • 4-5 p.m.

Ages 5-6
Dancers will also make a Disney-themed take-home craft.

• Wednesday, July 18 • 12:30-2 p.m.

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Every Girl’s A Super Girl Camp (Ages 6-9)
Monday, July 16 • 1:30-3:15 p.m.

Campers will learn to dance to songs by pop star JoJo Siwa! All dancers will also make their very own hair bow.

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High School Intensive Workshop (Ages 13-18)
Saturday, July 28 • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Experienced dancers will learn choreography in a comprehensive, fast-paced setting during this intensive one-day workshop. Under the direction of Principle Dancer Emma Alicz, participants will learn lyrical, modern, and contemporary choreography.

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Jazz Dance Camp (Ages 10-13)
Saturday, July 28 • 1-2:30 p.m.

Designed for intermediate level dancers, this camp will include instruction on jazz dance technique and choreography.

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June 11-August 19

It’s time to dust off your gym shoes, hit the pavement and take on the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Summer Walking Challenge. If you can log 150,000 steps by August 19, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win exciting prizes courtesy of the YMCA.

JOIN US
Keep track of any walking you do, and join us for weekly walks around the area. Each walk is optional and may last between 45 and 60 minutes.

• Monday & Wednesday Evenings- 7 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday Mornings- 8 a.m.

Walking routes will vary, but may include strolls around the Y, local parks and Downtown Plainfield. All walks will start and end at the Avery YMCA. Please note: Walks will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

Free and open to the community.
Register online or at the Y today! Download a tracking sheet below or pick one up at the Front Desk.

Tracking Sheet

This program is made possible by the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs.

YMCA sports camps focus on fundamental skills and promote the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Each camp is filled with positive activities that encourage campers to participate in active games and team challenges. Our number one goal is fun!

The C.W. Avery Family YMCA is offering more than 30 sports camps this summer. We offer a mix of classic and new school options, from basketball and broomball to volleyball and wiffle ball.

Register Today!

• Sports Camp Schedule
• Sports Camp Registration Form

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Fitness Challenge

Starting January 22

Lace your kicks up tight because it’s time for a fitness expedition unlike any other: The Y’s Around the World in 90 Days Fitness Challenge. This 90-day program will challenge you to complete various exercises throughout the YMCA and earn enough miles to travel around the globe along the way.

Participants will log each of their workouts using a tracking sheet and rack up miles for each minute completed. The goal of the challenge is to complete a total of 24,901 miles, or approximately 1,915 miles per week. The longer you exercise, the more miles you will travel! Hint: If you plan accordingly, you can reach the goal by exercising between 3 and 3.5 hours per week.

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

• Wellness Center – Earn 5 Miles Per Minute
  • i.e. 30 Minutes on Treadmill = 150 Miles
• Track or Pool – Earn 10 Miles Per Minute
  • i.e. 25 Minutes of Swimming = 250 Miles
• Group Fitness Classes – Earn 10 Miles Per Minute
  • i.e. 30 Minute Class = 300 Miles

Prizes will be awarded to the individual who finishes first and the individual that completes the most miles. All finishers will receive the T-shirt pictured and be entered into a drawing for additional prizes.

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