GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

With the state of Illinois having entered Phase 5 of the state’s reopening plan, we are excited to share that the YMCA has returned to full capacity in our facilities, programs, and classes, as permitted by state guidelines.

The following facility and program modifications are in effect beginning Friday, June 11, unless otherwise indicated:

Masks and Face Coverings

In line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local, state, and federal health officials, Y members who are not fully vaccinated should wear masks or face coverings when visiting YMCA facilities. Fully vaccinated individuals who prefer to wear masks when visiting the Y are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Masks or face coverings will still be required for all children and counselors in summer day camp when indoors. Masks or face coverings will not be required for outdoor activities.  The Y will continue to monitor for updates to childcare guidelines released by the state of Illinois.

Children and Y employees, who are not fully vaccinated, should wear a mask or face covering when participating in indoor sports camps, leagues, or classes. Masks or face coverings will not be required for outdoor activities.

PLEASE NOTE: YMCA programs held at offsite community locations and schools, including summer day camp and sports camp programs, will be required to follow mask guidelines set forth by the host locations. Additional information will be shared with offsite program participants in the coming days.

Health Screenings

YMCA members will no longer be required to answer health screening questions upon entering YMCA facilities. We encourage members to refrain from visiting the YMCA if they are feeling unwell.

At this time, health screenings will still be required for children in summer day camp. The Y will continue to monitor for updates to childcare guidelines released by the state of Illinois.

Reservations

Because our facilities will be returning to full capacity, members will no longer be required to make reservations to use the wellness centers, gyms, or pools. Reservations will still be required for group exercise and water fitness classes. Reservations will also still be required for high school and adult basketball at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance through the YMCA On the Go App, by calling the Y, or by visiting the Membership Desk.

To keep everyone healthy and safe, members are encouraged to continue to practice social distancing when visiting the YMCA.

Kids Corner

Effective Monday, June 14, Kids Corner will once again be open to children, ages 6 months and up, at the C.W. Avery Family and Morris Community YMCAs. Per guidance from the state of Illinois, masks or face coverings should be worn by children, ages 2 and up, in Kids Corner.

For updated hours, please click here.

Saunas and Steam Rooms

Saunas and steam rooms will reopen for member use on Friday, June 11.

STAYING HEALTHY TOGETHER

On behalf of the YMCA, we’d like to thank you for your continued cooperation as we have worked together to navigate through the state’s reopening plan over the past year. Because the safety of our YMCA community is our number one priority, we will continue to follow guidance from local, state, and federal health officials and will communicate with our members immediately should state or federal guidelines change.

To learn more, select your local branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA 
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Community YMCA

Thank you for your support of the YMCA. We are so grateful that you have stayed with us and look forward to seeing you at the Y very soon.

As Illinois prepares to enter the Bridge Phase of the state’s reopening plan later this week, the YMCA will be increasing capacity limits in many areas of our facilities and in select programs and classes, as permitted by state guidelines. These facility and program modifications will go into effect beginning Friday, May 14.

YMCA members will continue to be required to make reservations to use the wellness centers, gymnasiums, and the family pool and walking track at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. YMCA members will also be required to make reservations for group exercise and water fitness classes. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance through the YMCA On the Go App, by calling the Y, or by visiting the Membership Desk.

As a reminder, all YMCA Facility Members, ages 13 and up, receive free Basic access to the On the Go App included with their membership. Members, ages 16 and up, who haven’t already downloaded the YMCA On the Go App, will receive an email invitation from the YMCA later this evening to download the App for free. This email will be sent to the email addresses listed on the membership account in Daxko for each eligible member. Please be sure to check junk and spam folders for this activation email.

Members, ages 13-15, who would like to request access to the On the Go App, can do so by clicking here. Each App user will be required to submit a unique email address when requesting access.

For updates on the YMCA’s mask usage policy, please click here.

STAYING HEALTHY TOGETHER

We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy. For more information on the Y’s health and safety guidelines, please click here.