• Register for Summer Pop-Up Specialty Fitness Classes at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA

  The C.W. Avery Family YMCA is excited to offer a series of pop-up specialty fitness classes this summer! See below for details.

  Belly Dance
  Dates: June 19, July 24, August 21
  Time: 6-7 p.m.
  Cost: $5 per class

  Learn choreography to a specific song taught by a dance teacher. You’ll achieve spinal flexibility, improve balance, and gain a stronger core while learning to isolate various muscle groups. Dance to beautiful music as we drill technique and respectfully touch on culture from many countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The class dances barefoot (socks or split-sole dance shoes are fine, no heels please) with form-fitting comfy clothes. Bring a hip scarf or borrow one!

  No previous experience is needed!

  Human Reformer
  Dates: July 1 and August 12
  Time: Noon-1 p.m.
  Cost: $10 per class

  This low-impact, mat-based Pilates workout uses resistance bands (often FlexKords) and bodyweight to mimic traditional reformer machine exercises. It focuses on core strength, postural alignment, and muscular control, allowing participants to use their own bodies as the “reformer” for a portable, cost-effective, full-body workout.

  REGISTER TODAY 

• C.W. Avery Family YMCA Members Eligible for Jumpstart Your Health Program Special Offer from Endeavor Health

  Beginning Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m., Endeavor Health will offer Jumpstart Your Health with Group Lifestyle Balance™ in-person at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

  What is Jumpstart Your Health?
  Jumpstart Your Health is a year-long lifestyle change program designed to help people lose weight, increase activity and prevent disease. Jumpstart Your Health utilizes Group Lifestyle Balance™, a research-based curriculum that helps individuals make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

  What will the program entail?

  • Virtual or in-person, 1 hour group classes
  • 22 total classes over the one-year program (beginning weekly, then tapering to monthly)
  • Education on nutrition, physical activity and behavior modification
  • Self-monitoring of weight, food and activity
  • A trained lifestyle coach to help guide and encourage you
  • Support from other participants with the same goals as you

  Are you a candidate?
  Jumpstart Your Health is for anyone over the age of 25 looking to lose weight and take charge of their health. A one year commitment is required. Attendance at class is a key indicator of success in the program.

  How much does it cost?
  The one year program fee is $199 for C.W. Avery YMCA members and $249* for non-members.

  *May be eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement. Not covered by most insurance.

  Jumpstart participants may be eligible for a free 30-day membership at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and will be offered a $0 Joiner’s Fee to continue their membership. This offer is only available for new members.

  To register for the class with this offer, please call Class Registration at 630-527-6363 and let them know you would like to sign up for the Jumpstart class at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Non-members may call Class Registration or email [email protected] for more information.

• 2026 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign Raises More than $205,000

  Over the past several weeks, generous Y supporters came together to raise more than $205,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!

  Because of this incredible generosity, our 2026 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign was truly one for the record books – providing more than 4,100 days of camp for children in our community.

  Whether by making a personal gift, sharing information about our 2026 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign on social media, or inviting friends and family members to learn more about the Y’s youth development work, we want to thank everyone in the Y community for making an AMAZING difference. With the help of charitable, kids have the opportunity to experience a summer filled with friendship, confidence, and unforgettable memories.

  While this year’s campaign has officially come to a close, there’s still time to support the YMCA’s mission and help create opportunities for kids and families all year long.

  PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

  Thank you for your careful consideration and commitment to making a difference for the kids in our community.

  As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.

• WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE YOUR Y BETTER: Locker Room Renovations at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA

  Beginning Monday, June 1, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA will be refreshing the men’s and women’s locker rooms with a fresh coat of paint in the shower areas. We anticipate that this project will continue for several weeks, as we work to minimize member disruptions by completing these improvements overnight while our facility is closed.

  During this time, the men’s and women’s locker rooms will remain open for member use, but there may be minor disruptions or temporary closures in select areas. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance these spaces and improve your YMCA experience.

  Thank you for your cooperation. We apologize for the inconvenience.

• Take Advantage of the YMCA’s June Personal Training Sale

  June 1-30

  We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our June Personal Training Sale. If you buy four sessions, you get one free!*

  *Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through June 30, 2026.

  To purchase your personal training sessions, click below.

  One-on-One 

  C.W. Avery Family YMCA
  Village of Shorewood YMCA
  Morris Hospital YMCA

  Group of Two

  C.W. Avery Family YMCA
  Village of Shorewood YMCA

  You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.

  C.W. Avery Family YMCA
  Galowich Family YMCA
  Morris Hospital YMCA

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