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Develop Their Skills: YMCA to Offer Sports Camps at Three Locations in Joliet this Summer

This summer, the Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) is bringing affordable and unforgettable sports camp experiences to kids in at three convenient locations in Joliet!

With offices based on the main campus of Joliet Junior College, JCY is an innovative initiative that brings vital YMCA youth development, sports, and family programming to neighborhood locations throughout the greater Joliet community. By partnering with local churches, school districts, and like-minded community organizations, JCY is making it easier than ever for families to access high-quality programs—right in their own neighborhoods.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS IS UNDERWAY!

YMCA summer 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? To have some fun!

SPORTS CAMP LOCATIONS

Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

EARLY BIRD SALE

Save $5 when you register for a summer sports camp by March 30. Use promo code: CAMP5OFF when registering online. Valid at any YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.

To learn more about JCY summer sports camps programs, contact the Sports Director Zach Jarosz at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939, ext. 317.

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Have a Heart, Lend a Hand: Greater Joliet Area YMCA Invites Community to Participate in Volunteer Days of Service

To prepare for the busy summer season, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is teaming up with its members, volunteers, staff, and local businesses to host Volunteer Days of Service at each of its facilities.

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
1801 W. Jefferson Street
Shorewood, IL 60404
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
Hosted at Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Date: Friday, May 22
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

Volunteer yourself or recruit a group of co-workers, friends, and family to join you for a great day of team building and giving back to your community! Volunteers must be 18 years of age. A complimentary lunch will be served for volunteers at 11:30 a.m.

To learn more, please contact the Executive Director at your local YMCA branch.

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Erin Lightbody
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 238

MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Jamie Heitman
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 515

JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
Brooke Hall
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 316

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
Trisha Dust
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 327

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SUMMER FUN HAPPENS HERE: YMCA to Offer Day Camp at Three Locations in Joliet this Summer

This summer, the Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) is bringing safe, affordable, and unforgettable day camp experiences to kids in Grades K–8 at three convenient locations in Joliet!

With offices based on the main campus of Joliet Junior College, JCY is an innovative initiative that brings vital YMCA youth development, sports, and family programming to neighborhood locations throughout the greater Joliet community. By partnering with local churches, school districts, and like-minded community organizations, JCY is making it easier than ever for families to access high-quality programs—right in their own neighborhoods.

At YMCA Summer Day Camp, every day is an opportunity for kids to grow, connect, and thrive. Campers build lasting friendships while strengthening their spirit, mind, and body in a supportive and welcoming environment. With up to ten weeks of action-packed fun, kids will enjoy swimming, sports, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and so much more.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP IS UNDERWAY!

YMCA Summer Day Camp Locations (Grades K-5)

Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

YMCA Teen REACH Summer Camp Locations (Grades 6-8)

In the Y’s FREE Teen REACH Summer Camp program, campers will participate in life skills education, mentorship/career exploration, STEAM, and service-learning activities, in addition to swimming, sports, field trips, and more!

Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

PLEASE NOTE: To attend Teen REACH Camp, campers must be entering grades 6–8 during the 2026–2027 school year at a middle school that feeds into Joliet Township High School District 204. Proof of residency is required. Campers must commit to attending at least 80% of the summer camp days offered.

To learn more about JCY summer day camp programs, contact the Y at (815) 744-3939.

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Teamwork Happens Here: Celebrating a Successful 2026 YBL Season

With the 2026 Youth Basketball League (YBL) season having drawn to a close, we’d like to send our sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make this winter such a memorable experience for young athletes in our community. With the support of our volunteer coaches, generous league sponsors, and community partners, we welcomed nearly 1,100 kids to basketball courts in Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, and Coal City this season.

At the Y, we know that our youth sports programs help to keep kids physically active. But, as we reflect on the past several months, we know that the impact YMCA programs can have on young athletes reaches way beyond what happens on the court during practices and games. In addition to staying active and healthy, kids who play sports develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school, and work better in groups. The YMCA’s YBL program teaches kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball while emphasizing the importance of learning to work together as a team. Most importantly, kids have a lot of fun!

YBL BY THE NUMBERS

1,089 – Athletes
108 – Teams
398 – Games Played
131 – Volunteer Coaches
More than 2,600 Volunteer Hours Served

We’d like to thank all of the athletes and their families, our volunteer coaches, and staff who participated in our YBL programs this year. We’d also like to thank our generous sponsors for helping to make this season possible: 

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Associated Orthodontists, LTD
Backroads Burger & Bar
Exxon Mobil Refinery
E-Z Auto Sales
Fighting Irish
Filotto Roofing
Floor Coverings Int’l
Greg’s Body Shop
Hamilton & Antonsen, Ltd.
Krown Lux
Martin Mechanical
Mike Pfaff – Edward Jones
Old National Bank
Plainfield Rotary
Raising Cane’s
Ron Tirapelli Ford
Sovereign
State Farm Agent Jackson Anderson
Stockton Wealth Management
Titan Construction
Turk Furniture
VNA Health Care

Joliet Community YMCA

Associated Orthodontists LTD
Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties
Exxon Mobil Refinery
Gifted Elite Academy
Hoopers 4 Life
Minor-Morris Funeral Home
MulticulturReal Communications, Inc.
Old National Bank
Pam Grant Sports Club
PeopleFirst Bank
Postnet Graphic Design & Printing
Ron Tirapelli Ford
State Farm Agent Jacks Anderson
State Farm – Howard Wright
Turk Furniture
Venas Vein Center
VNA Health Care

Morris Hospital YMCA

Advantage Realty – Steve Barr
Associated Orthodontists, LTD
Automotive Performance
Brandt Excavating, Inc.
Busey Bank
Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties
Country Farmhouse Cafe
Cross Town Realtors – Dana Hathorn
D. Construction, Inc
Dibble Enterprises
E-Z Auto Sales
Edward Jones
Elliott Electric
Feeney’s
Filotto Roofing
Findlay Real Estate Group
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Gene May Heating & Cooling
Honest Abe’s
L. Surges Custom Woodwork
Martin & Associates
Martin Mechanical
McCarthy Building Co.
Old National Bank
Pursuit Wealth Group
Raising Cane’s
Risen Renovations
Rolando’s Furniture & Appliances
Roth Jorstad Insurance
Sherwood Waffle Cafe
SkyHigh Coasters, LLC
State Farm – Mike Lucas
That Perennial Place
The Cove Nutrition
Turk Furniture
UC Davis – Callahan FH
Vital Signs Solutions, Inc
Zabel & Associates, PC
Zig’s Fairway Auto Repair.

We can’t wait to see everyone on the court next season!

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Sends Three Teams to Illinois YMCAs Statewide 2-Ball Tournament Finals

It’s bracket season and, as the fans across the nation make their picks, we want to give a special shoutout to an amazing group of YMCA hoopers that represented Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches at the Illinois YMCAs Statewide 2-Ball Tournament Finals over the past two weekends.

Now in its second season, the Illinois YMCAs Statewide 2-Ball Tournament is made possible thanks to a dynamic collaboration between Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), and the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA).* Teams of two were able to “Shoot for State” by competing in a qualifying round hosted by a local YMCA, with finalists getting a chance to show off their skills under the bright lights of the IHSA Girls and Boys Basketball State Championships held at Illinois State University in Normal and the University of Illinois in Champaign.

We want to congratulate Morris YMCA Hospital YMCA members Ellie Porter and Remi Rickmon for sharing the 9U Girls Division title, as well as Morris Hospital YMCA members Andrew Wiley and Kaeden Martin (12U Boys Divsion) and C.W. Avery Family YMCA members Vinh Hasan and Mac Packard (10U Boys Division) for runners-up honors.

*Under the statewide theme, “The Dream Starts Here,” this collaboration brings together the resources and expertise of YMCAs across Illinois, the IHSA, and the IESA to inspire a new generation of leaders and athletes by promoting participation in youth sports statewide. Additionally, the initiative encourages young people to consider jobs and volunteer opportunities at the Y where they can gain valuable skills and hands-on experience to pursue career pathways in sports-related fields like coaching, officiating, and sports administration.

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Invites Area High School Students to Participate in Summer Day Camp Volunteer Program

Are you looking to take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood? The YMCA’s summer day camp volunteer program is for you!

Area high school students, entering grades 9-12, can now sign up to volunteer at the following YMCA Summer Day Camp locations throughout Will and Grundy Counties:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
Village of Shorewood YMCA
Salvation Army Community Center
Messiah Lutheran Church

With flexible schedules, and a variety of volunteer roles available, you will be sure to find a volunteer opportunity that piques your interest and proves to be a rewarding experience.

At the Y, we strive to create a summer day camp experience like no other. And we are proud to say that volunteers play an important role in the success of these programs. By working together, we can ensure that all children will have the opportunity to benefit from an engaging and impactful camp experience. Students can apply online today by clicking below.

Volunteer Application

To learn more about becoming a YMCA Summer Camp Volunteer, please contact:

Dori Fugate, Volunteer and Special Events Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext.

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