Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris

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Save During the YMCA’s 2025 Fall Sports League Sale

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.

Register your child(ren) for YMCA fall youth sports leagues from July 25-28 and SAVE $10!*

Use promo code: LEAGUES25FA when registering online

*Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Programs vary by location. Limit one per member. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions may apply. Learn more and register today by clicking below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

NFL FLAG Football

Soccer

Galowich Family YMCA and Joliet Community YMCA

NFL FLAG Football and Junior Wolves Dance Team

Soccer

Morris Hospital YMCA

NFL FLAG Football

3×3 Basketball

T-Ball, Pinto Baseball, 8U Softball

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CITGO Lemont Refinery Provides Generous $10,000 Donation to YMCA Mission Strong Fund

No matter who you are, or what neighborhood you grew up in, the Y is a place for anyone who needs us. From summer camp to college prep, family events to team building sports programs, we give everyone the opportunities they need to feel like they belong. And as a non-profit, community-based organization, the Y relies on the generosity of its members and the support of charitable giving to provide services and financial assistance for children, adults and families in Will County and Grundy County. 

That is why the Greater Joliet Area YMCA would like to thank the CITGO Lemont Refinery, which recently provided a $10,000 donation in support of the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, helping ensure that nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.

“Every day the YMCA affirms its commitment to making a positive impact in the community, and we are so grateful to have the incredible support of local businesses like CITGO,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair said. “Their shared commitment to service is inspiring, and we know that their gift will make a difference for children and families participating in Y programs,” added Leclair.

To learn more about the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, please click here. To show your support by making a donation, please click here. 

Pictured in top photo:  (Bottom row, first on left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Communications Advisor Brittany Borosak, (bottom row, second from left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Community Relations Advisor Mike Jostes, (bottom row, fourth from left) Joliet Community YMCA Youth & Family Manager Keyanna Montgomery, (second row, first on left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Public Affairs Intern Elena Bechard, (second row, second from left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Fixed Equipment Inspector Bob Phelan, (third row, first on left) Joliet Community YMCA Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director Darrell Collins, 

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Golf and Dinner Tickets for the 2025 YMCA Mission Strong Golf Classic Now on Sale

Foursomes and dinner tickets for the 2025 Mission Strong Golf Classic, generously presented by Midland States Bank, are now on sale!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at ‘The Creek’ at Morris Country Club for an exciting day that will include:

  • 18 holes of golf with a cart
  • Lunch and complimentary beverages on the course
  • A cocktail reception, dinner and awards
  • A welcome gift, course games, prizes, raffles, and more

Proceeds from this event will benefit the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, which helps to ensure nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.

Now in its fourth year, the Mission Strong Golf Classic has raised more than $200,000 to support children, adults, and families in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025!

Cost: $700 per foursome, $50 for dinner reception only*

*UPDATE: Foursomes for the 2025 Golf Classic are sold out, but dinner tickets are still available. Dinner tickets can be purchased through our event headquarters by clicking below.

PURCHASE DINNER TICKETS

If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for a foursome, or have any other questions about the 2025 Mission Strong Golf Classic, please contact:

Dori Fugate
Volunteer and Special Events Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 782-0502

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Love Where You Work: Join the YMCA’s Before and After School Care Team

At the Y, we know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and family-life balance. YMCA before and after school care programs provide a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values.

Our before and after school team is dedicated to the Y’s mission and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. This group of talented and energetic staff is second to none, and we are now currently looking to hire new part-time employees to expand our team!

Positions Available:
-Kid Zone Counselors (Sites in Plainfield, Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville)
-Teen REACH Counselors (Sites in Joliet)

Part-Time Employees receive the following benefits:

  • A free YMCA Membership
  • May enroll their eligible children in Kid Zone at no cost
  • Save 25% off of Y programming
  • Have the opportunity to participate in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)

Program hours vary by location.

APPLY ONLINE TODAY

To learn more, contact your local Y branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA 

Plainfield School District 202
Lori Barrie
Before and After School Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 205

Valley View CUSD 365U
Kassandra Lepe
Childcare Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 211

Galowich Family YMCA

Elementary Schools in Joliet, Laraway, Rockdale, and Troy Districts
Tori Dutkiewicz
Before and After Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307

Teen REACH After School Program in Joliet District 86
Darrell Collins
Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 361

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Triple the Fun at the YMCA: My Y Rewards Special July Earnings Event

TRIPLE POINTS WEDNESDAYS

The Y is here to help our members get the most out of their summer and, with the calendar featuring five Wednesdays in the month of July, the Y is offering a special bonus for My Y Rewards program participants.

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive triple rewards points every time they check in at the Y on Wednesdays in the month of July.

Learn how to enroll by clicking below.

ENROLL TODAY

Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.

If you should have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected].

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JETS Swim Team Set to Begin Practices at the Morris Hospital YMCA in September

One of the area’s most historic youth swimming clubs, the JETS Swim Team is a year-round competitive swim program that offers instruction and training for swimmers ages 6-17. 

The JETS support the YMCA’s mission of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, and our professional team of coaches strive to not only build strong swimmers but caring, honest, respectful, and responsible children and young adults. Swimmers learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and goal-setting while developing their competitive swimming skills.

We are excited to announce that the JETS will begin training at the new Morris Hospital YMCA beginning this fall! 

If your child is interested in joining the JETS, we invite you to participate in one of our upcoming swim clinics, which provide opportunities for swimmers to meet some of the coaches and learn new swim skills. Throughout each clinic, coaches will be evaluating swimmers to determine if they meet criteria to be placed on the team.

One-Day Clinic

Date: Wednesday, July 9
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $10

REGISTER TODAY

Three-Day Clinic

Date: Monday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 6
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $25

REGISTER TODAY

If you have any questions about the JETS or would like to learn more about the team, please contact:

Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
(815) 267-7600, ext. 227

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