• YMCA Member Appreciation: Visit the Y and You Could Win a Special Centennial Prize

  We’re celebrating the 100th day of the year with something special for our members! When you check in at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location on Friday, April 10, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 credit to our YMCA Centennial Store!*

  One winner per branch. Some restrictions apply.

  Stop by and see us!

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  *The YMCA Centennial Store features an exclusive collection of limited-edition YMCA merchandise, available in both adult and youth sizes. With apparel and accessories for the whole family, everyone can take part in the celebration all year long as we honor the Y’s long-standing commitment to strengthening our community and inspiring healthy living for all.

  Every purchase made from the Centennial Anniversary Store is more than a celebration, it’s an investment in the Y’s mission. Proceeds from every purchase will support the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from YMCA programs due to the inability to pay.

• Greater Joliet Area YMCA Spring Sports League Registration Extended Through April 6

  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.

  And now, due to popular demand, the registration period for YMCA spring sports leagues has been extended through Monday, April 6!

  PLEASE NOTE: Families who register after April 6 will be subject to a late fee. Fees vary by league. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for players registered after April 6.

  Facility and Community Members from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are welcome to participate at all league locations. Learn more about spring sports leagues available at your local Y branch by clicking below:

  C.W. Avery Family YMCA
  Offering NFL FLAG Football, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball/Player Pitch Baseball, and Soccer
  REGISTER ONLINE

  Joliet Community YMCA
  Offering NFL FLAG Football
  REGISTER ONLINE

  Morris Hospital YMCA
  Offering NFL FLAG Football and T-Ball/Pinto Baseball/8U Softball
  REGISTER ONLINE

  If you have any questions, please contact:
  
  Maria Freeh, Sports Director
  C.W. Avery Family YMCA
  [email protected]
  (815) 267-8600, ext. 217

  Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
  Joliet Community YMCA
  [email protected]
  (815) 744-3939, ext. 317

  Kaeli Ford, Sports Director
  Morris Hospital YMCA
  [email protected]
  (815) 513-8080, ext. 523

• 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

• Keeping You Informed: Final Day of Operations for Galowich Family YMCA Set for Friday, April 24

  As we prepare to welcome the community to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA on Monday, April 27, the Galowich Family YMCA facility will be retired and close its doors at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24.

  In preparation for the transition to the Village of Shorewood YMCA, several amenities at the the Galowich Family YMCA will close in advance of the facility’s final day of operations on April 24.

  INNOVATION CENTER
  Closed beginning Friday, April 3

  KIDS CORNER
  Closed beginning Thursday, April 16

  GYM
  Closed beginning Thursday, April 16

  LOCKER CLEAN OUT
  Additionally, we ask that all members please remove their personal belongings from Galowich Family YMCA lockers by 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Beginning Monday, April 20, lockers will be cleaned out, and any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.

  We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming the community to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA beginning on Monday, April 27!

• Teamwork Happens Here: Celebrating a Successful 2026 YBL Season

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  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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