C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
We have the coolest members at the YMCA! And to show our appreciation, we’re giving you a chance to save just for stopping by! Every day you check in at the Y between June 12 and June 18 will earn you an entry for a chance to win a free month of membership!*
*One winner per branch. Some restrictions may apply.
DOUBLE POINTS WEDNESDAYS
We are excited to announce that Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive double rewards points for every check-in on Wednesdays in the month of June. Learn how to enroll by clicking below.
Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.
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].
Lace up your running shoes, invite your family and friends, and plan to attend the YMCA’s very first Back to School Color Run/Walk. Proceeds from this event, generously sponsored by Cally Larson Real Estate, will benefit the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is ever turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
Date: Friday, August 18
Check-In/Packet Pick-Up
6-6:30 p.m.
Color Run/Walk
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Cost:
Facility Members: $10 per person ($15 after July 28)
Community Members: $20 per person ($25 after July 28)
All participants will receive a t-shirt and sunglasses.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click below to learn more.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lisa Behounek, Executive Director
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 206
Each summer, nearly half of the children who attend Greater Joliet Area YMCA summer camp programs receive assistance through the YMCA’s financial assistance program. This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our Y community. Over the last several weeks, YMCA supporters joined together to raise nearly $74,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!
We want to thank everyone who made a donation, shared information about the Y’s mission on your social media networks, or invited friends or family members to learn more about the Y’s youth development work, as every contributions made a HUGE difference for kids in our community. Thanks to this overwhelming generosity, our 2023 Send A Kid to Camp Campaign raised enough funds to provide 1,639 days of camp for children in our community.
THERE’S STILL TIME TO BE A YMCA HERO
Although this year’s 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 branch, making a tax-deductible donation online, or by texting YMCACAMP to 243725.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate our diverse Asian Pacific Islander communities and elevate the Y’s continuing journey to foster greater inclusion for all. Learn more about the Y’s connection to Asian American and Pacific Islander history below.
Did you know that the first Chinese American YMCA was founded in San Francisco in 1911? The Y held lectures on health, education, classes in English and Mandarin and even had a machine shop! To this day, the Chinatown YMCA plays a pivotal role in the community.
Duke Kahanamoku was a gold medal Olympic swimmer who trained at the Central Y in Honolulu, setting world records for the 400 and 500 relay races in 1916. Following his Olympic career retirement, Kahanamoku traveled and conducted swimming exhibitions—it was during this time that he popularized the sport of surfing in the United States, which previously had only been known in Hawaii.
Born in 1914, Fred Hoshiyama worked for the YMCA full time for 39 years—from 1941 through 1980—except for his time in a government internment camp during WWII. While in this camp, Hoshiyama created YMCA-based programs to help address the social, educational and recreational needs of the Japanese Americans held in the camp. He was also instrumental in revitalizing the YMCA student movement in the 1970s, and a scholarship in his name provides professional development for Y staff of Asian Pacific Islander heritage to this day.
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.
Your membership also gives you opportunities to save on YMCA programs like summer camps, youth sports and preschool programs, and access to our wellness centers and free fitness classes.
Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2023, 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 |
