- 100 Years, 100 Minutes: YMCA Announces Centennial Health and Wellness Challenge
As the Greater Joliet Area YMCA continues our Centennial Celebration in 2026, we want to give members a chance to help mark this incredible milestone with a special health and wellness challenge.Here’s how the challenge works:
-Participants will register online and then receive a tracking sheet to log their weekly workouts.
-Participants will need to complete 100 minutes of exercise per week for 5 weeks between August 31-October 4.
-Whether you try a group fitness class, complete a personal training session, swim laps in the pool, or take a jog on the treadmill, your workout counts!
-Participants will return their completed sheets by the end of the day on Sunday, October 4.
-One winner from each branch will be drawn to earn a special prize of 3 free months of membership.
The deadline to register is Friday, September 4.
Cost: $25 Open to Facility Members ONLY
Dive in and be part of our centennial celebration!
- Take Advantage of the YMCA’s 2026 Fall Swim Lesson Sale
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to announce a Fall Swim Lesson Sale!Save $7 when you register for Fall 1 swim lessons from August 7-17.
Offer valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Open to Facility Members and Community Members. Some restrictions may apply.
Use promo code: SWIMFA1 when registering online. You can also call your local branch to reserve your time slot:
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-8600Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 West Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 513-8080Village of Shorewood YMCA
1801 West Jefferson Street
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 744-3939 - Working Together to Make Your Y Better: Summer Spruce Up 2026
Each summer, we take time to thoroughly clean and enhance our facilities so that our members can have an enjoyable experience throughout the year. As always, you are welcome to use any of our three YMCA facilities during Summer Spruce Up. Please be sure to call ahead to verify hours and to ensure the amenities you would like to use will be open during your visit. Additionally, when visiting any of our YMCA branches during Summer Spruce Up, please remember to bring your Membership Tag. Please be sure to check out our Spruce Up Group Exercise Schedules by clicking here or by using the YMCA On the Go App.We very much appreciate your continued patience as we work to spruce up your Y! Full details on Summer Spruce Up activities can be found below:
2026 SUMMER SPRUCE UP SCHEDULE
August 9-23C.W. Avery Family YMCA
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA will be closed on Sunday, August 23 while the floors in the lobby are cleaned and waxed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FAMILY POOL
Closed beginning on Sunday, August 9
Reopening on Monday, August 24The Family Pool will be drained and receive a deep cleaning. Additional repairs will also be completed.
KIDS CORNER AND THE ACTIVITY CENTER
Closed beginning on Thursday, August 13
Reopening on Saturday, August 15Both rooms will be treated to a deep cleaning, and all toys will be sanitized.
PRESCHOOL ROOM
Closed beginning on Thursday, August 13
Reopening on Monday, August 17The Preschool Room will be treated to a deep cleaning, and all toys will be sanitized.
GYMNASIUM AND INDOOR TRACK
Closed beginning on Tuesday, August 18
Reopening on Monday, August 24Half of the Gym will also be closed from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 13 and 14. The Gym will be treated to a deep cleaning, and the floors will be refinished.
LOCKER ROOMS, PRIVATE CHANGING ROOMS, SAUNA, AND STEAM ROOM
These spaces will be closed intermittently during Spruce Up to allow ample time for deep cleaning, painting, and repairs. Closings will be posted in the building and on our Facebook page.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
In addition to the improvements listed above, all areas of the building will be treated to a deep cleaning.Morris Hospital YMCA
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOMS
Closed beginning on Monday, August 17
Reopening on Wednesday, August 19The Locker Rooms will receive a deep cleaning. During these closures, the Private Changing Rooms will be open for member use.
PRIVATE CHANGING ROOMS
Closed beginning on Wednesday, August 19
Reopening on Thursday, August 20The Private Changing Rooms will receive a deep cleaning. During this closure, the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms will be open for member use.
GYMNASIUM AND INDOOR TRACK
Closed from 5 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, August 20The Gym will be treated to a deep cleaning.
WELLNESS CENTER
Closed from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, August 21
Reopening on Saturday, August 22The Wellness Center will be treated to a deep cleaning.
FITNESS STUDIO
Closed from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday, August 21
Reopening on Saturday, August 22The Fitness Studio will be treated to a deep cleaning.
KIDS CORNER AND THE ACTIVITY CENTER
Closed beginning on Saturday, August 22
Reopening on Monday, August 24Both rooms will be treated to a deep cleaning, and all toys will be sanitized.
LAP POOL
Closed beginning on Sunday, August 23
Reopening on Monday, August 24The Pool will receive a deep cleaning.
COMMUNITY ROOMS AND THE SAUNA
These spaces will be closed intermittently during Spruce Up to allow ample time for deep cleaning and repairs. Closings will be posted in the building and on our Facebook page.OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
In addition to the improvements listed above, all areas of the building will be treated to a deep cleaning.Village of Shorewood YMCA
LAP POOL
Closed beginning at noon on Saturday, August 8
Reopening on Monday, August 10The Pool will be closed for repairs.
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
All areas of the building will be treated to a deep cleaning. Certain areas of the facility may be closed intermittently during this time to allow ample time for cleaning and repairs. Closings will be posted in the building and on our Facebook page. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience. - Join the YMCA Blue Tides Masters Swim Team
Are you looking for a new workout routine and the camaraderie of a team environment? The YMCA Blue Tides Masters Swim Team is your perfect opportunity!Designed for adult swimmers, ages 18 and up, who are looking to improve their swimming endurance and technique, the Masters Swim Team offers a fun team experience for participants of all swimming backgrounds and abilities. From novice swimmers to former college competitors, all are welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun!
PRACTICES
The YMCA Blue Tides Masters Swim Team practices year-round at:
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5-6 a.m. and 6-7 a.m.
Sundays: 7-8:15 a.m.
VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6-7 a.m.
Fridays: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants must be YMCA Facility Members. In order to participate in competitive meets, swimmers must join U.S. Masters Swimming. Register online by clicking here. When registering be sure to enter ‘Joliet Blue Tides (JBT)’ as your group.
BENEFITS OF JOINING U.S. MASTERS SWIMMING
Join U.S. Masters Swimming today and take your swimming to the next level. Year-round benefits include:
-Technique and training advice in SWIMMER magazine, STREAMLINES newsletters, and at usms.org
-Access to a vast workout library that features seven workouts for every swimming level
-The ability to participate in USMS pool, open water, or virtual events
-Exclusive discounts from partners
-The ability to link your account with Swim.com and analyze your workout or race information
-A digital community to connect with coaches and members nationwide
-FUN social interaction with like-minded adults and much more
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about the Blue Tides Masters Swim Team, please contact:
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Coach Marcie via email at [email protected]
VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
Coach Jenny via email at [email protected]
Or visit the team’s Facebook group by searching ‘YMCA Blue Tides Swim Team.’
- Save During the YMCA’s 2026 Fall Sports League Sale
When kids play sports, they do more than just exercise. Besides being physically active, they develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school and work better in groups. Youth sports programs at the YMCA teach kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids who participate in YMCA youth sports have a lot of fun.
Register your child(ren) for YMCA fall youth sports leagues and dance programs from July 24-27 and SAVE $10!*
Use promo code: LEAGUES26FA when registering online
*Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Programs vary by location. Limit one per member. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions may apply. Learn more and register today by clicking below.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Sports Leagues: NFL FLAG Football, Soccer, and T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball
REGISTER ONLINEDance Program: Illuminate
REGISTER ONLINEJoliet Community YMCA
Sports Leagues: NFL FLAG Football and Soccer
REGISTER ONLINEDance Program: Junior Wolves Dance Program
REGISTER ONLINEMorris Hospital YMCA
Sports Leagues: NFL FLAG Football and T-Ball/Pinto Baseball/8U Softball
REGISTER ONLINEVillage of Shorewood YMCA
Sports League: NFL FLAG Football and Soccer
REGISTER ONLINEFinancial Assistance
At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. To learn more about our financial assistance program, please click here or stop by your local branch today.Volunteer Opportunities
YMCA youth sports leagues would not be possible without volunteer support. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer coach this fall, apply to volunteer by clicking here.
C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
