To support area high school students, the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program will be organizing three one-day college tours this spring to premier institutions of higher learning in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. All college tours will depart from the Galowich Family YMCA, located at 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Departure from the Y may be as early as 7 a.m. and arrival back to the Y will be no later than 6 p.m. Finalized trip itineraries will be communicated the week prior to the tour.
Registration is underway and is open to the community. Students can register on a per-tour basis. Spots are limited, so don’t delay!
SPRING 2025 COLLEGE TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 1
University of Iowa
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Wednesday, April 2
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Thursday, April 3
University of Illinois-Chicago
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Cost:
$30 per tour (includes lunch, transportation, and a long-sleeve shirt)
Registration Deadline:
Registration and payment must be received five days prior to the tour date.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program click here or contact:
Brooke Hall
Operations Director – Joliet Youth Development Team
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 316

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