- Summer Spruce Up
August 12-27Each summer, we take time to thoroughly clean and enhance our facilities so that our members can have an enjoyable experience throughout the year. During this time, certain areas of our facilities will be temporarily closed.
During Summer Spruce Up, our members are welcome to use any of our four facilities. When visiting any branch during Summer Spruce Up, please remember to bring your Membership Card. We very much appreciate your continued patience as we work to spruce up your Y!
Lap Pool: Closing at 5 p.m. on August 12 and reopening on August 28. Repairs will be completed and the pool will be drained and receive a deep cleaning. Existing pool lights will also be replaced with energy-efficient LED lighting.
Locker Rooms: Locker Rooms will be closed intermittently during Spruce Up to allow ample time for deep cleaning. Closings will be posted in the building and on our Facebook page.
Supervised Playroom/Kid Zone Room: The Supervised Playroom/Kid Zone Room will be treated to a deep cleaning. All toys will also be sanitized.
Additional Improvements: In addition to the improvements listed above, all areas of the building will be treated to a deep cleaning.
- New Swim Lesson Curriculum Debuting This Fall
This fall, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA will be introducing a fresh, new swim lesson curriculum, designed to enhance its tradition of keeping the community safe and secure around the water and instilling a healthy lifestyle.Created by the YMCA of the USA and tested extensively by Y’s across the nation, this new curriculum accommodates varying abilities to help foster a sense of achievement as swimmers progress between clearly defined stages.
Through this approach, advanced swimmers flow more easily to higher levels while swimmers who need more instruction can learn at their own pace. This approach results in more confident swimmers and a newfound admiration for swimming that can last a lifetime.
Learn More About the Curriculum
Related: End-of-Summer Luau
- Before and After School Kid Zone
Registration UnderwayIn the YMCA’s Before and After School program, kids participate in physical, learning and imaginative activities that encourage them to explore who they are and what they can achieve. Kids have fun, make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime.
Program Hours:
Monday through Friday, on school days
Before School: 7-9 a.m.
After School: 3-6 p.m. - Fall Registration Now Open for YMCA Members
Fall into fitness this autumn at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA! Whether you’re a young athlete, a busy parent or a health seeker in search of new challenges, the Y has programs that are just right for you.- Group Exercise Classes
- Personal Training
- Swim Lessons- New curriculum debuting this fall!
- JETS Swim Team
- Before and After School Programs
- Preschool Programs
- Youth and Adult Sports Leagues
Registration for Facility Members begins Saturday, July 29. Open Registration for Community Members begins on Saturday, August 12.
For more information, take a look inside our 2017 Fall Program Guides:
- 3 Fitness Classes to Try Before the End of Summer
Circuit Training
Mondays, 8:30-9:15 a.m.Improve your overall health with Circuit Training, a comprehensive workout that features different stations and various exercises. Each class will challenge your muscles and get your heart rate pumping!
Boot Camp
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 5:15-6:15 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8 a.m.Join us for Boot Camp Monday through Friday and achieve your fitness goals! This is challenging yet accessible program that can be adapted for anyone.
Hard Core
Thursdays, 8:30-9 a.m.A quick-hitter class focused on strengthening your abs and lower back, while improving balance and core stability. Please warm up before coming! All fitness levels welcome.
C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris, Smith
2017 Fall Program Guide:
749 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Phone: (815) 744-3939
Fax: (815) 729-9628
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
