FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can join with the click of the button using our online application or stop by any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch to join in person.
Rates vary by membership type and branch location. You can view a full breakdown of Greater Joliet Area YMCA rates here.
No. Everyone is welcome at the YMCA. The Y does NOT have residency requirements for its facilities. Greater Joliet Area YMCA members also have access to 3 full facilities in Plainfield, Shorewood, and Morris.
At the Y, nobody is turned away due to the inability to pay. To apply for need based financial aid through the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, click here.
YMCA programs are offered in five-week sessions that vary by season. To view our current program guides, click here.
YMCA Facility Members can use their online account to register for classes, programs and events. To get started, log in here.
Yes. Non-members must create a complimentary Community Membership account to register for programs and special events. Community Memberships can be created here.
Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches do not participate in Silver Sneakers but do offer an array of group fitness class options perfect for seniors. View our group fitness schedules here.
Yes! Each Facility Member may bring one guest per day to the Y. Facility Members will be allowed unlimited guest passes throughout the year, however, individual guests will be limited to three visits per calendar year. Guests, ages 18 and over, must present a valid photo I.D.
Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are closed on all major holidays including Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Branches are open until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
Branch specific leadership directories are available online by clicking here.
YMCA Facility Schedules are available in the YMCA On the Go App. To learn how to download the app today, click here. PDFs of the current pool, gymnasium, and group fitness schedules can also be viewed by clicking here.
Y Members may cancel their memberships at any time. Memberships will remain active until the end of the current paid period. If a membership is reactivated within 60 days of cancellation, the joiner’s fee will be waived.
Members may also place their memberships on hold. Holds are available for 30, 60, 90, or 120 consecutive days, with a maximum of 120 hold days allowed within a 12-month period. During the hold period, memberships are considered inactive, and no monthly dues will be charged. At the end of the hold, memberships will automatically reactivate, and regular monthly dues will resume. Members on hold may still access the Y as guests or paid daily visitors.
To cancel or place a membership on hold, members must submit a request using the online available here at least five (5) days before their next scheduled payment. Requests submitted after this window may result in charges for the upcoming month. A confirmation email will be sent once the request has been processed, detailing the specific hold or cancellation dates.
Facility members receive priority registration and pay lower rates for Y programs, have access to group fitness classes, the YMCA on the Go App, and My Y Rewards program, and can participate in special events and challenges throughout the year. And that’s just the start! See a full list of member benefits by clicking here.
Yes, group fitness classes are free for Facility Members.
Facility Members with a Family Membership can drop off child(ren) at our supervised playrooms while exercising. Hours vary by branch and can be viewed by clicking here.
Children ages 12 and under are not allowed in YMCA wellness centers.
Teens, ages 13-15, who wish to have access to fitness equipment, cardio equipment, and group fitness classes in YMCA Wellness Centers ARE REQUIRED to complete a Teen Wellness Center certification class.
This 45-minute class will provide participants with comprehensive and informative training on how to properly utilize strength and cardio equipment. Participants will be required to pass a written and practical test the day of the course to receive their certification.
Teens who have completed the class will be required to wear a special wristband indicating certification when they enter the Wellness Center.
Members under the age of 16 will not be allowed to use free weights, cable machines, or plate loaded equipment. Members between the ages of 13-15 who have received their wellness center certification may participate in group fitness classes that do not use free weights.
Yes! Facility Members can participate in our free, comprehensive Fit4U program. Under the guidance of a Y staff member, you’ll be introduced to the Wellness Center amenities, be able to set health and wellness goals, and design a workout program that works best for you.
You are more than welcome to use a one-time free pass and experience everything the Y has to offer you and your family. Download the pass by clicking here.
Residents who would like to utilize the amenities at the YMCA also have the option of purchasing a Daily Pass. Upon entering the facility, all daily visitors must present a current photo ID and payment to our Membership staff. Those under the age of 18 must have a Parent/Guardian Authorization Form on file to utilize the Y. Daily visitors may be restricted during high volume times Daily rates can be found by clicking here.
