Morris Community YMCA

• News and Notes

  SUMMER HOURS
  The Morris Community YMCA’s annual summer hours go into effect starting Sunday, May 27.

  • Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Friday: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

  MEMORIAL DAY HOURS
  In observance of Memorial Day, all Greater Joliet Area YMCA locations will close at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 28.

• Summer Camp Registration is Underway

  
  YMCA summer camps offer an action-packed, adventure-filled experience, where young people can make new friends while having a whole lot of fun! At Y camp, kids laugh, learn, explore and grow, while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

  Camp Hours
  7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday

  Camp Dates
  May 29-August 10

  Summer Day Camp Locations
  Saratoga Elementary School
  4040 N Division St, Morris, IL 60450

  Coal City Early Childhood Center
  755 S Carbon Hill Rd, Coal City, IL 60416

  At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available. DHS funds are also accepted.

  Learn More

• Water Safety Day

  Saturday, June 2
  10:30 a.m.-Noon

  With National Water Safety Month in May and summer around the corner, now is a great time for parents to remember the importance of equipping children with essential water safety skills.

  To learn how you can keep your kids safe in and around water, join the Morris YMCA at Goold Park for a community-wide Water Safety Day, led by the Greater Joliet Area YMCA Aquatics Team.

  • Take part in an interactive, dry land exercise centered on critical water safety skills.
  • Have your child(ren) properly fitted for a life jacket.
  • Enter raffles to win exciting prizes such as YMCA swim lessons, life jackets and pool toys.

  PLUS…

  • The first 150 guests will receive a complimentary lunch courtesy of the City of Morris and Costco.
  • After the event, families are invited to spend the afternoon at the Morris City Pool.With proof of Water Safety Day attendance (tickets provided), admission will be free!

  Event Location
  Goold Park – Band Shell (Adjacent to the Morris City Pool)

  Pre-registration is highly recommended. To sign up, visit the Morris YMCA or call (815) 513-8080. Online registration is also available if you have a YMCA account.

• Fitness Fun Under the Sun

  Outdoor Exercise Classes

  This summer, the Y is offering weekly outdoor fitness classes that are FREE and open to the community.

  JOIN US
  This is a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the weather without having to skip your workout.

  Yoga @ Goold Park in Morris
  Mondays, 7-8 a.m. (June 4-August 6)

  Address: Goold Park Drive, Morris, IL
  Instructor: Linette

  Zumba @ Slammers Stadium in Joliet
  Mondays, 9-10 a.m. (June 4-August 6)

  Address: 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet, IL
  Instructor: Brittany

  Pound @ Goold Park in Morris
  Tuesdays, 9-10 am. (June 5-August 7)

  Address: Goold Park Drive, Morris, IL
  Instructor: Crystal

  Zumba @ Ira Jones (adjacent to the Y) in Plainfield
  Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (June 7-August 9)

  Address: 15320 Wallin Drive, Plainfield, IL
  Instructor: Stacy

  All classes are free and open to the community. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. No registration is required. In cases of inclement weather, classes will be canceled. Please contact your local branch or check the Y’s Facebook page for cancellation announcements.

• Specialty Summer Camps

  This summer, we’re teaming up with the Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) to offer six specialty camps for children in grades 5-9.

  • Agriculture Camp (NEW!)
  • Automotive and Building Basic Skills Camp
  • Computer Graphic Skills Camp
  • How to Be A Hero Camp (NEW!)
  • Kids in the Kitchen Camp
  • Teens in the Kitchen Camp

  Registration is underway!
  Taught by GAVC instructors, these camps will be offered on the GAVC campus adjacent to Morris Community High School.

  Register Now

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