Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Updated Kids Corner Location and Hours at the Galowich Family YMCA

Healthy parents are happy parents, and the Galowich Family YMCA offers free drop-in child care for up to two hours (per day per child) while you make time for yourself to get fit. Our Kids Corner supervised playroom has permanently relocated to the former multipurpose room located to the right of the main lobby. Updated hours are as follows:

Monday-Wednesday
5-7 p.m.

Saturday
9-11 a.m.

There is no need to call ahead. Parents must remain in the Y while their children are in the supervised playrooms. PLEASE NOTE: Kids Corner is open to children ages 6 months-9 years old.

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA to Close for Private Event on Friday, June 24

Our facility will be closed from 5 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, June 24, for a private event. Local enforcement will be onsite at the Y during these times.

PROGRAM RELOCATION AND CANCELATIONS

Summer Day Camp
On Friday, June 24, YMCA summer day camp will be moved from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA to Wallin Oaks Elementary School, which is located at 15410 S. Wallin Drive. Summer day camp will run as scheduled from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Day camp families will receive additional information from Summer Camp Director Shannon Stawikowski, so please watch your email.

Programs and Class Cancelations
All other classes and programs scheduled at the YMCA between 5 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, including summer sports and specialty camps, swim lessons, and group exercise classes, will be canceled. System credits and/or refunds will be issued to members and program participants registered in these programs.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued support of the Y.

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

To best meet the needs of Y members, we will be limiting daily visitors during the week this summer at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. These restrictions will go into effect beginning Tuesday, May 31:

Monday-Friday:
Daily passes will be available for purchase between 5-10 p.m. ONLY.

Saturday and Sunday:
Daily passes will be available for purchase during 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 five visits per calendar year.

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

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Morris Community YMCA Selects Architect to Design New Full-Facility YMCA in Grundy County

The Morris Community YMCA is excited to announce that it has selected DesignGroup as the architect for its new full-facility YMCA in Grundy County. Construction of the new Y, which will be built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers on land adjacent to Morris Grade School, could begin as early as next spring.

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Board of Directors, acting on recommendations from the Morris Capital Campaign Building Task Force and the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Facility Committee, unanimously approved the hiring of DesignGroup as the project’s architect and engineering firm at its April meeting. This announcement follows a months-long process that included requests for proposals from local and regional firms, extensive interviews, and ultimately the final selection of the Ohio and Pennsylvania-based firm.

“We are very excited to announce the hiring of DesignGroup as the architect for the new Morris Hospital YMCA,” said Chief Operating Officer Missy Durkin. “Our Capital Campaign Leadership Cabinet, which is comprised of the most amazing community volunteers, has been hard at work since 2018 raising awareness and contributions in support of this project. This is a very big milestone for the Capital Campaign, bringing us one step closer to realizing our dream of building a new full-facility YMCA in Grundy County.”

For more than a decade, the Morris Community YMCA has been serving residents in Grundy County by offering programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. To further grow its impact in the community, the Y announced plans in 2018 for the development of a new 50,000-square-foot YMCA and healthcare center in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. While the YMCA plans to open this new facility within the next several years, the size, scope, and timing will ultimately be determined by the generosity of the community in support of this project.

About the Y

As one of the nation’s leading nonprofit charities, the YMCA is committed to strengthening local communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A branch of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, the Morris Community YMCA brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Through its financial assistance and scholarship program, the YMCA works to fulfill its mission of ensuring that its programs are available to everyone and no one is turned away due to the inability to pay.

About DesignGroup

Founded in 1972, DesignGroup is an AIA Ohio Gold Medal architecture and design firm with offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. DesignGroup focuses on education, civic + cultural, library, healthcare, workplace, and commercial projects. With numerous award-winning projects located throughout the United States, DesignGroup’s work is unmistakable, striking a balance of stunning contemporary architecture, thoughtful renovations and sustainable building practices. Civic responsibility is integral to DesignGroup’s philosophy; beyond bricks and mortar, the firm is deeply involved in community organizations and its design principals are recognized as thought leaders in design.

To learn more about the Morris Community YMCA’s Capital Campaign, please contact Chief Operating Officer Missy Durkin at (815) 513-8080 or visit www.jolietymca.org.

Pictured above (L-R): Capital Campaign Leadership Cabinet Co-Chair and Greater Joliet Area YMCA Board Member Kevin Olson, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Operating Officer Missy Durkin, and Capital Campaign Leadership Cabinet Co-Chair and Greater Joliet Area YMCA Board Chairman Guy Christensen. 

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Winter 1 Programming at the Morris Community YMCA Set to Begin January 18

On Friday, January 15 Governor Pritzker announced that Tier 2 mitigation efforts aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted in Region 2 (Grundy County).

We are very excited to share that Winter 1 Programming at the Morris Community YMCA will get underway on Monday, January 18.

The following facility and program modifications will also go into effect beginning Monday, January 18, 2021:

UPDATED HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Masks and Face Coverings
Masks or face coverings will continue to be required at all times for members.

Facility and Group Exercise Class Reservations
YMCA members will be required to make reservations to use the wellness center. YMCA members will also be required to make reservations for group exercise classes. Capacity limits in line with Tier 2 mitigation efforts will remain in place.

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 receive free Basic access to the On the Go App included with their membership. Facility Members who haven’t already downloaded the YMCA On the Go App, will receive an invitation from the YMCA later this afternoon to download the App for free. This email will be sent to the email address you have listed on your membership account in Daxko. Please be sure to check your junk and spam folders for this activation email.

Kids Corner 
Kids Corner will reopen on Monday, January 18 at the Morris Community YMCA. Kids and staff in Kids Corner will be required to wear masks or face coverings at all times.

New Hours – Effective January 18, 2021

Monday-Thursday:
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday
8-10 a.m.

Open to kids ages 3-10 years old.

PROGRAM UPDATES

Winter 1 Programming Will Begin on Monday, January 18
Registration is underway for the YMCA’s Winter 1 Session. Program fees will be prorated to reflect the shortened three-week session.

The following Winter 1 session-based programs will resume the week of January 18:

  • Youth sports classes
  • Specialty group fitness classes
  • Youth enrichment classes

Group Exercise Classes
All in-person group exercise classes will resume on Monday, January 18. Our health and wellness team will also continue to offer a number of virtual classes in the coming weeks. These schedules will be available on our website and in the On the Go App.

A catalog of more than 90 group exercise classes is also available here. Y Members will also find free workouts in the On the Go App.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER
We thank our members in advance for their continued cooperation as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy. For more information on the Morris Community YMCA’s health and safety guidelines, please click here.

Because this situation is ever-changing, please watch your email, follow the Y on social media, and visit our website for additional updates.

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Updated Reservation Policy for Greater Joliet Area YMCA Pool Facilities

To ensure more members have the opportunity to utilize the pools at Greater Joliet Area YMCA facilities, we will be making some slight adjustments to the pool reservation process. Full details can be found below.

POOL RESERVATION PROCESS

These changes will go into effect on Monday, December 7 at the C.W. Avery, Galowich, and Smith Family YMCAs:

  • Beginning on December 7, members will be limited to one pool reservation* per day.
  • Lap lane reservations will be extended to 55 minutes, and may still be made up to 24 hours in advance through the YMCA On the Go App, by visiting the Membership Desk, or by calling the Y.
  • Reservations for the Family Pool at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA will also be extended to 55 minutes, and may still be made up to 24 hours in advance.

*Members looking to extend their pool time are encouraged to speak to a lifeguard or reservation specialist when they arrive at the pool. If additional pool time is available on a given day, we will do our best to accommodate member requests.

NEW RESERVATION TIMES

Beginning on Monday, December 7, we will also be adding new lap lane reservation times at the C.W. Avery and Galowich Family YMCAs:

  • At the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, we will be offering a new reservation time from 9-9:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • At the Galowich Family YMCA, we will be adding two new reservation times: 1:30-2:25 p.m. and 2:30-3:25 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We’d like to thank members in advance for the continued cooperation, support and understanding as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy.

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