Greater Joliet Area YMCA

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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Host 2025 Cornfest Pickleball Tournament

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts and competitors! Join the Y for an exhilarating day of skill, strategy, and good old fashioned fun at the 2025 Corn Fest Pickleball Tournament. Mark your calendars and get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory!

Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: Check-in begins at 8 a.m., games begin at 9 a.m.
Location:
Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

ADULT TOURNAMENT
Ages 18 and up, teams must be co-ed

Format: Double elimination tournament. Pick your partner or register as an individual and be paired with another player. Each player will receive an official tourney t-shirt. Each member of the winning team will receive a trophy and a $25 gift card.

Entry Fee: $35 per player

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YOUTH TOURNAMENT (NEW FOR 2025)
Ages 12-17

Format: Double elimination tournament. Pick your partner or register as an individual and be paired with another player. Each player will receive an official tourney t-shirt. Each member of the winning team will receive a trophy and a $25 gift card.

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Entry Fee: $35 per player

SPECIAL OFFER

YMCA Facility Members can save $5 by entering YMCA5OFF when registering for this year’s tourney!

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080, ext. 514
Email: [email protected]

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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Offer Special One-Day Fitness Clinics in July

The Morris Hospital YMCA is excited to offer special one-day fitness clinics throughout the month of July. These FREE clinics will give participants, ages 16 and up, a chance to explore new exercise options that will help them reach their health and wellness goals.

All clinics are open to YMCA Facility Members only. Instructor Maureen Keegan will lead all clinics. See below for more details.

TRX
Date: Friday, July 11
Times: 7-7:45 a.m. and 8-8:45 a.m.
This tutorial will give you the tools to feel comfortable using TRX straps to safely and effectively exercise all body parts.

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HOW TO BUILD A CIRCUIT
Dates: Friday, July 18
Times: 7-7:45 a.m. and 8-8:45 a.m.
This informational class will help you learn new exercises, choose a workout regime that aligns with your goals and current fitness levels, and incorporate it all to a circuit workout you can do on your own on your time.

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BEGINNER CYCLE
Date: Friday, July 25
Times: 7-7:20 a.m., 7:30-7:50 a.m., 8-8:20 a.m.
This clinic will teach you how to set up your spin bike for a group cycle class with an explanation of how the console on the bike works. Participants will receive 10-15 minutes of instruction and get a chance to demo a five-minute ride.

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If you have questions about these clinics, or any other health and wellness programs at the Y, please contact Health and Wellness Director Ro Petersen at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 517.

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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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Start Your Summer at the Y: Summer Membership Opportunities Available

At the Y, we exist to strengthen community. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of people, just like you, are receiving the support they need to engage in healthy and active lifestyles.

BEAT THE HEAT AND SPEND A FANTASTIC SUMMER AT THE Y!

PURCHASE A SUMMER MEMBERSHIP AND ENJOY:

Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center
  • Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

Quality Programming
In addition to our free group exercise classes, the Y offers year-round swimming lessons and personal training, among a slew of other options. View our summer program guides by clicking here.

Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

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Summer Membership Rates

TypeDescriptionC.W. Avery Family YMCAVillage of Shorewood YMCAMorris Hospital YMCA
Family Plus3 Adults & Their Dependents$440$405$375
Family2 Adults & Their Dependents$350$325$300
One Adult Family1 Adult & Their Dependents$315$290$270
Two Adult2 Adults in Same Household$305$280$260
AdultAge 26 and older$225$205$185
Young AdultAges 19-25$160$145$135
YouthAges 0-18$135$120$110
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YMCA Invites Community to Family Night Events at Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center

The Y is excited to host a series of special Family Night events at the Salvation Army Community Center this summer!

These get-togethers are the perfect way for families to enjoy a nice meal, participate in fun activities, and get to know other families in the community. Each event will feature raffles for special prizes, and families that attend all three events will be entered into a drawing for a new bicycle!

DATES AND THEMES

June 12 – Bites & Bingo

July 10 – Craft & Dine

August 7 – Munch & Mingle

TIME
5:30-7 p.m.

COST
Free and open to the community. Registration is required.

REGISTER ONLINE

LOCATION
Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center
300 3rd Avenue Joliet, IL 60433

To learn more about these events, please contact Youth and Family Manager Keyanna Montgomery at [email protected] or (815) 782-2600.

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Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is so excited to celebrate Healthy Kids Day at each of our branch locations! Each site will feature fun educational activities and active play to keep kids moving and learning, helping them maintain healthy habits and academic skills to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to the community.

GALOWICH FAMILY YMCA 
Friday, April 25
5:30-7 p.m.

In addition to participating in a fun series of health and wellness activities, attendees will also gain entrance into special raffles. Prizes include Y swag and a free month of membership.

Gym
Kids will be able to participate in sports demonstrations like flag football, basketball, and pickleball throughout the evening and get the chance to play in our inflatable bounce house!

Fitness Studio
Get your heart pumping with a family friendly bootcamp class circuit!

Lap Pool
Dive in for open swim and water safety education activities. Swim lesson evaluations will also be available.

Innovation Center
Stop by for healthy snack making as well as art and writing class demonstrations.

Staff will also lead tours of the wellness center where teens can learn about wellness center certification. YMCA partners and local organizations will be on hand to provide families with important information.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.

If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director Tracy Wrase at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939, ext. 315.

MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Saturday, April 26
10:30 a.m.-Noon

Stop by the Y and enjoy:

-Health and wellness demonstrations with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
-Games and activities for kids including an inflatable bounce house in the gymnasium
-A family group fitness class
-Arts and crafts

And so much more!

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.

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If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director Jordan Overton at [email protected] or (815) 513-8080, ext. 513

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA 
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stop by the Y and enjoy:

-An energetic family fitness class
-An interactive gardening demonstration
-Crafts to help support mindful breathing
-Fun in our bounce houses
-Swimming in the Family Pool from Noon-1 p.m.

And so much more!

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register all individuals that will be in attendance.

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If you have any questions about YMCA Healthy Kids Day, please contact Youth and Family Director James Wagner at [email protected] or (815) 267-8600, ext. 234

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