Greater Joliet Area YMCA

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

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Announces Updates to Daily Visitor Policy

To best meet the needs of Y members, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA will be limiting daily visitors during the week.

The following restrictions will go into effect beginning Monday, September 15 and will continue through Friday, May 29:

Monday-Friday
Daily passes will be available for purchase between 5 a.m.-3 p.m. ONLY.

Saturday and Sunday
Daily passes will be available for purchase during all open hours.

These restrictions will NOT apply to guests of YMCA members or individuals using a once-yearly web pass, which is available on the YMCA’s website. YMCA Facility Members enjoy unlimited guest passes (one guest per day) throughout the year so they can share the Y experience with family and friends. However, individual guests are limited to three visits per calendar year.

For additional information, please visit the Membership Desk during your next visit.

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Explore the Morris Hospital YMCA with Our New Virtual Tour

If you haven’t gotten a chance to see all the great things the Morris Hospital YMCA has to offer, now you can take a look at our amazing facility with just the click of a button!  This full 360° view of the Y is courtesy of our Google virtual tour. Step inside!

FACILITY AMENITIES
Click below to view rooms and spaces.

If you are interested in joining the Y, now is the perfect time! Our fall session begins on Monday, August 25! YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. A full list of member benefits can be viewed here.

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Celebrate Your Birthday at the Morris Hospital YMCA

The Morris Hospital YMCA is excited to announce that families will now be able to host birthday parties at the Y beginning in September!

A birthday party at the Y is a great way for children to celebrate their special day and create lasting memories with family and friends!

The Y provides a dynamic and engaging day of activities while relieving you of the stress that comes along with planning everything by yourself.

Our “no mess, no stress” approach to parties allows parents to sit back and relax while our talented staff handles all elements of the party, from setup to clean up!

Birthday Party Pricing (Dates Available Beginning September 2025)

  • Lap Pool & Party Room: $350 for Facility Members/$500 for Community Members

Party Times

  • Fridays from 6-8 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

YMCA party packages include 20 invitations, decorations (Everyday Happy Birthday, Sports Happy Birthday, or Under the Sea Happy Birthday), paper plates, plastic forks, napkins, access to a Bluetooth speaker, and two party attendants to ensure a successful party.

All you need to bring:

-Food/Dessert (Delivery, homemade, or store bought is welcomed.)
-Serving utensils
-Drinks  (We ask families to bring drinks that do not need to be poured into a cup. Ex: Juice boxes, cans of soda, bottled water, etc.)
-Birthday candles and a lighter/matches

PLEASE NOTE: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit due at booking to hold your party day/time. If you have more than 20 children, there will be an additional fee of $100 for every 10 extra children. Extra time can be added to your party for an additional cost: 30 minutes for $50 or 1 hour for $100. Please mention this while booking in order to ensure accommodations can be made.

To learn more, or to book your party today, please contact Youth and Family Manager Jack Walker at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 521.

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Receives $850,000 Grant to Support Programming at the Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center

On Wednesday, February 19, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA was proud to announce an $850,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development that will support YMCA programming at the Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center. 

Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair, YMCA Operations Director Brooke Hall, Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center Pastor and Administrator Scott Hurula, and Salvation Army Associate Chicago Area Commander Major K. Kendall Mathews were joined by support staff from the YMCA and Salvation Army to welcome U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood for a special check presentation. Underwood, who championed the grant through the application process, was also presented with a special thank you message made by students in the YMCA’s before and after school Kid Zone are program. 

Leclair, Hall, Hurula, and Matthews reiterated that the grant will strengthen the YMCA’s partnership with the Salvation Army, which began with efforts to support e-learning for local students during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now helps provide summer day camp programming to area families.

Funds from the grant will be used to create a family innovations lab and STEAM programming space at the Salvation Army Community Center, allowing the YMCA to expand after school offerings as well as new activities during YMCA summer day camp.  

Features will include:

  • A computer programming and coding lab, including robotics and 3-D printing.
  • A fine arts studio for painting, sculpture, vocal and instrumental music, etc.
  • A video production studio, including green screen technology. 
  • A maker space where children and families can express their creativity.

We can’t wait to welcome students and families to these new spaces!

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA Welcomes Community for Renovated Youth and Family Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Wednesday, September 4, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA was proud to welcome the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovation of its Kids Corner Supervised Playroom, Supervised Activity Center, and Program Room.

Message of Thanks

The event began with opening remarks from Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce (PSACC) Executive Director Tasha Marsaglia, who invited Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair . Leclair then thanked everyone who helped transform the renovated space, noting that this project was made possible thanks to the advocacy and leadership of State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and a generous grant from the State of Illinois. This incredible support provided the Y with the opportunity to create colorful, welcoming, and engaging youth programming spaces for children and families in our community.

Making an Impact

Leclair then introduced YMCA Director of Branch & Program Operations and C.W. Avery Family YMCA Executive Director Lisa Behounek, who shared more about how the newly renovated spaces will benefit kids in our community.  

Renovations include:

Kids Corner Playroom (Open to children ages 6 months – 7 years old)
New furniture, toys for kids of all ages, fresh paint, welcoming graphics, and a new play structure.

Activity Center (Open to children ages 7 and up)
New furniture, wall graphics, computers, gaming systems, Infinity gaming tables, a TV, and expanded arts and craft stations.

Program Room (Utilized for Fab 50 Events, Community Meetings, and Day Out of School and Summer Camp activities)
Fresh paint with new kitchen equipment and cabinetry installed.

LEARN, GROW, THRIVE

Behounek then welcomed State Senator Cappel to speak about her support of the Y’s mission. Cappel said she was proud to play a role in the project and expressed gratitude for the Y’s impact in the community. 

C.W. Avery Family YMCA Advisory Council Chairman Ryan Peterson then presented Senator Cappel with a special gift made by children in the YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils preschool program. 

The event concluded with members of the Avery Advisory Council, PSACC, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Board of Directors, and YMCA staff team joining together to cut the ribbon and formally celebrate the grand opening of the renovated spaces.

We welcome members to utilize these renovated spaces during their next visit to the Y! 

Kids Corner Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Available to Facility Members only. For safety and security reasons, we ask that members present a membership card for themselves and their child(ren) when they are checking into Kids Corner. No reservations are required.

Supervised Activity Center Hours
Monday-Friday: 3:15-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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