C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris, Smith
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA would like to thank our members staying with us and playing a key role in keeping our Y community safe and healthy. We are excited to extend another fun opportunity to members during the month of January.
All YMCA members are invited to participate in our January Check-In Challenge. Anyone who checks into the YMCA 8 or more times between January 1-31 will be entered to win a YMCA swag and a sweatshirt!
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Due to continued Tier 3 Mitigations, which went into effect across the state of Illinois in November, the YMCA will be delaying the start of its Winter 1 session, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 4. Winter 1 programming will begin promptly once Tier 3 mitigations have been lifted.
Program participants will be contacted in the coming days with information about alternative program opportunities. System credits and refunds for delayed programs will also be available.
In accordance with Tier 3 mitigation efforts, all previously announced facility and program modifications, including facility reservation requirements, will remain in effect at all Greater Joliet Area YMCA facilities.
We are very excited to share that all Greater Joliet Area YMCA facilities and program sites will remain open.
However, in accordance with the statewide mitigation efforts, we will be required to make adjustments in our facilities and pause many of our program offerings.
The following facility and program modifications are currently in effect:
Masks Requirements
Masks or face coverings will be required at all times for members, except when using the pool.
Reservations Required for Facility Usage
In accordance with Tier 3 mitigation efforts, members will be required to make reservations to use the wellness centers, pools, and gymnasiums. Reservations will be available through the YMCA On the Go App or by calling your local branch.
Additional information about the reservation process can be viewed here.
As a reminder, all YMCA Facility Members receive free Basic access to the On the Go App included with their membership. If you haven’t already downloaded the YMCA On the Go App, you will receive an invitation from the YMCA later this evening to download the App for free. This email will be sent to the email address you have listed on your membership account in Daxko. If you don’t receive an email in the next 24 hours, you can request that a new activation email be sent to you by emailing [email protected]. Please be sure to check your junk and spam folders before requesting a new activation email.
Wellness Centers
Members will be required to make reservations to use strength and cardio equipment in the Wellness Center. Members can also reserve use of the aerobics studios and cycling rooms. Reservations will begin on the hour and last for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Lap Pools
Use of the lap pool will be by reservation only. Lap lane reservations will be limited to one household* per lane. Fifty-minute reservations will be available, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
*One household may consist of up to 6 swimmers from the same residence.
Family Pool at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Use of the family pool during open swim time will be by reservation only. Reservations will be limited to one household per zone (Zone 1-Catch Pool, Zone 2-Zero Entry Pool, and Zone 3-Cove and Vortex), with no more than 6 swimmers per household. Reservations will begin on the half hour and will run for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Gymnasiums
Use of the gym during open gym time will be by reservation only. Gym reservations will be limited to one household, with no more than 4 persons per hoop. Fifty-minute reservations will be available and can may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Indoor Walking Track at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Use of the walking track will be by reservation only. Reservations will be limited to one household, with no more than 6 walkers. Reservations will begin on the half-hour lasting for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Locker Rooms
Locker rooms will be open for restroom use only.
Kids Corners and Activity Centers
These spaces will be closed until further notice.
School-Based Programs
At this time, Kid Zone PLUS and Pint-Size Pupils will run, as-scheduled.
Program participants will be contacted in the coming days with information about alternative program opportunities. System credits and refunds for canceled programs will also be available.
Group Exercise Classes
At this time, all in-person group exercise classes will be paused. Our health and wellness teams will be offering a robust schedule of virtual classes in the coming weeks. This schedule will be posted on our website and in the On the Go App in the next few days.
A catalog of more than 70 group exercise classes is also available on the Y’s website.
JETS Swim Team
Practices will be paused. Private coaching sessions will be available. Athletes can also reserve lap lanes to stay active. Coaches will be contacting all team members with additional information.
Thrive Dance Team
Practices will continue virtually. Instructors will be contacting all team members with additional information.
For more information on the Y’s health and safety guidelines, please click here.
We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy. Because this situation is ever-changing, members are encouraged to watch their email, follow the Y on social media, and continue to monitor our website for additional updates.
On Tuesday, November 17, Governor Pritzker announced new Tier 3 mitigation efforts aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. These new statewide restrictions will go into effect on Friday, November 20.
We are very excited to share that all Greater Joliet Area YMCA facilities and program sites will remain open.
However, in accordance with the statewide mitigation efforts, we will be required to make adjustments in our facilities and pause many of our program offerings.
The following facility and program modifications will go into effect beginning Friday, November 20, 2020:
Masks Requirements
Masks or face coverings will be required at all times for members, except when using the pool.
Reservations Required for Facility Usage
In accordance with Tier 3 mitigation efforts, members will be required to make reservations to use the wellness centers, pools, and gymnasiums. Reservations will be available through the YMCA On the Go App or by calling your local branch.
Additional information about the reservation process can be viewed here.
As a reminder, all YMCA Facility Members receive free Basic access to the On the Go App included with their membership. If you haven’t already downloaded the YMCA On the Go App, you will receive an invitation from the YMCA later this evening to download the App for free. This email will be sent to the email address you have listed on your membership account in Daxko. If you don’t receive an email in the next 24 hours, you can request that a new activation email be sent to you by emailing [email protected]. Please be sure to check your junk and spam folders before requesting a new activation email.
Wellness Centers
Members will be required to make reservations to use strength and cardio equipment in the Wellness Center. Members can also reserve use of the aerobics studios and cycling rooms. Reservations will begin on the hour and last for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Lap Pools
Use of the lap pool will be by reservation only. Lap lane reservations will be limited to one household* per lane. Fifty-minute reservations will be available, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
*One household may consist of up to 6 swimmers from the same residence.
Family Pool at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Use of the family pool during open swim time will be by reservation only. Reservations will be limited to one household per zone (Zone 1-Catch Pool, Zone 2-Zero Entry Pool, and Zone 3-Cove and Vortex), with no more than 6 swimmers per household. Reservations will begin on the half hour and will run for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Gymnasiums
Use of the gym during open gym time will be by reservation only. Gym reservations will be limited to one household, with no more than 4 persons per hoop. Fifty-minute reservations will be available and can may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Indoor Walking Track at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Use of the walking track will be by reservation only. Reservations will be limited to one household, with no more than 6 walkers. Reservations will begin on the half-hour lasting for 50 minutes, and may be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Locker Rooms
Locker rooms will be open for restroom use only.
Kids Corners and Activity Centers
These spaces will be closed until further notice.
School-Based Programs
At this time, Kid Zone PLUS and Pint-Size Pupils will run, as-scheduled.
Fall 3 Programming Canceled
In accordance with Tier 3 mitigation efforts, the remaining weeks of the following Fall 3 session-based programs will be canceled:
Program participants will be contacted in the coming days with information about alternative program opportunities. System credits and refunds for canceled programs will also be available.
Group Exercise Classes
At this time, all in-person group exercise classes will be paused. Our health and wellness teams will be offering a robust schedule of virtual classes in the coming weeks. This schedule will be posted on our website and in the On the Go App in the next few days.
A catalog of more than 70 group exercise classes is also available on the Y’s website.
JETS Swim Team
Practices will be paused. Private coaching sessions will be available. Athletes can also reserve lap lanes to stay active. Coaches will be contacting all team members with additional information.
Thrive Dance Team
Practices will continue virtually. Instructors will be contacting all team members with additional information.
For more information on the Y’s health and safety guidelines, please click here.
We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy. Because this situation is ever-changing, members are encouraged to watch their email, follow the Y on social media, and continue to monitor our website for additional updates.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA would like to thank our members staying with us and playing a key role in keeping our Y community safe and healthy. We are excited to extend another fun opportunity to members during the month of November.
All YMCA members are invited to participate in our November Check-In Challenge. Anyone who checks into the YMCA 8 or more times between November 1-30 will be entered to win a free month of membership that they can keep or give to a friend!
Stop by and see us!
Although the YMCA’s Kid Zone PLUS programs have had to adapt this fall in the wake of the COVID-19 public health crisis, providing valuable learning experiences for children remains at the forefront of the Y’s mission. That is why the Smith Family YMCA is excited to partner with Lewis University for a series of health and wellness presentations designed to teach children in Kid Zone PLUS about the importance of healthy living.
In all, more than 60 students in Lewis University’s nursing undergraduate program will be on-hand during the fall semester to lead nine weeks of interactive sessions at the Y. Themes for the presentations will feature a wide range of topics, including resiliency, self-esteem, personal hygiene, and safety tips, among others.
“These are first semester juniors in our Health Promotion Across a Lifespan class,” Assistant Professor of Nursing and Health Professionals and Director of Clinical Partnership Jane Trainor said. “It really is a win-win because it fits in with the course objectives and the mission of the university. It gives the nursing students an opportunity to connect with kids and hopefully the kids learn something new each visit.”
“Our Kid Zone PLUS program is focused on developing well-rounded kids that have an understanding of what it means to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” Greater Joliet Area YMCA Youth Development Operations Director Erin Lightbody said. “It’s important that these sessions not only cover nutrition and tips for physical health, but also how to identify and manage emotional health.”
Trainor said the presentations offer a two-way street of educational value, as communicating these topics provides the nursing students with invaluable field experience.
“A big part of a nurse’s role in the community is being an educator, trying to make sure patients get information correctly. This is a great beginning level to help get that message out. They also get hands-on experience and research into the developmental stages of kids,” she said.
Lewis junior Cindy Rubio said that being able to help in the real world has been refreshing after a spring semester that was altered by the COVID-19 health crisis.
“We’ve been doing most of our learning from the books and online so it feels good to finally be able to go out and help people. To do what nurses do and get experience,” Rubio said.
Trainor also said the activities have strengthened the partnership between Lewis University and the Y.
“We have been so appreciative to use this space because the students didn’t get the same opportunities that we normally would have had available to them, whether it was at the hospital or anywhere else. For the Y to give us this opportunity is just fantastic,” she said.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA would like to thank our members staying with us and playing a key role in keeping our Y community safe and healthy. We are excited to extend another fun opportunity to members during the month of October.
All YMCA members are invited to participate in our October Check-In Challenge. Anyone who checks into the YMCA 8 or more times between October 1-31 will be entered to win free entry into the Y’s Holiday Weight Maintenance Fitness Challenge.
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