Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Golf and Dinner Tickets for the 2025 YMCA Mission Strong Golf Classic Now on Sale

Foursomes and dinner tickets for the 2025 Mission Strong Golf Classic, generously presented by Midland States Bank, are now on sale!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at ‘The Creek’ at Morris Country Club for an exciting day that will include:

  • 18 holes of golf with a cart
  • Lunch and complimentary beverages on the course
  • A cocktail reception, dinner and awards
  • A welcome gift, course games, prizes, raffles, and more

Proceeds from this event will benefit the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, which helps to ensure nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.

Now in its fourth year, the Mission Strong Golf Classic has raised more than $200,000 to support children, adults, and families in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025!

Cost: $700 per foursome, $50 for dinner reception only

Foursomes are now sold out but dinner tickets are still available. Purchase your dinner tickets online by clicking below.

DINNER TICKETS

To learn more about the 2025 Mission Strong Golf Classic, please contact:

Dori Fugate
Volunteer and Special Events Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 782-0502

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Love Where You Work: Join the YMCA’s Before and After School Care Team

At the Y, we know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and family-life balance. YMCA before and after school care programs provide a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values.

Our before and after school team is dedicated to the Y’s mission and works tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. This group of talented and energetic staff is second to none, and we are now currently looking to hire new part-time employees to expand our team!

Positions Available:
-Kid Zone Counselors (Sites in Plainfield, Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville)
-Teen REACH Counselors (Sites in Joliet)

Part-Time Employees receive the following benefits:

  • A free YMCA Membership
  • May enroll their eligible children in Kid Zone at no cost
  • Save 25% off of Y programming
  • Have the opportunity to participate in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)

Program hours vary by location.

APPLY ONLINE TODAY

To learn more, contact your local Y branch below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA 

Plainfield School District 202
Lori Barrie
Before and After School Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 205

Valley View CUSD 365U
Kassandra Lepe
Childcare Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 211

Galowich Family YMCA

Elementary Schools in Joliet, Fairmont, Laraway, Rockdale, and Troy Districts
Tori Dutkiewicz
Before and After School Care Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307

Teen REACH After School Program in Joliet District 86
Darrell Collins
Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 361

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Triple the Fun at the YMCA: My Y Rewards Special July Earnings Event

TRIPLE POINTS WEDNESDAYS

The Y is here to help our members get the most out of their summer and, with the calendar featuring five Wednesdays in the month of July, the Y is offering a special bonus for My Y Rewards program participants.

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive triple rewards points every time they check in at the Y on Wednesdays in the month of July.

Learn how to enroll by clicking below.

ENROLL TODAY

Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.

If you should have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected].

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JETS Swim Team Set to Begin Practices at the Morris Hospital YMCA in September

One of the area’s most historic youth swimming clubs, the JETS Swim Team is a year-round competitive swim program that offers instruction and training for swimmers ages 6-17. 

The JETS support the YMCA’s mission of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, and our professional team of coaches strive to not only build strong swimmers but caring, honest, respectful, and responsible children and young adults. Swimmers learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and goal-setting while developing their competitive swimming skills.

We are excited to announce that the JETS will begin training at the new Morris Hospital YMCA beginning this fall! 

If your child is interested in joining the JETS, we invite you to participate in one of our upcoming swim clinics, which provide opportunities for swimmers to meet some of the coaches and learn new swim skills. Throughout each clinic, coaches will be evaluating swimmers to determine if they meet criteria to be placed on the team.

One-Day Clinic

Date: Wednesday, July 9
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $10

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Three-Day Clinic

Date: Monday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 6
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $25

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If you have any questions about the JETS or would like to learn more about the team, please contact:

Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
(815) 267-7600, ext. 227

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Join the Y for Exciting Fab 50 Adventures

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is inviting area seniors to take part in upcoming Fab 50 Adventures events! Fab 50 Adventures are the perfect way to enjoy a day out with friends and make memories together. Learn more below.

Aurora Mall Shopping
Date: Monday, July 14
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Join us for a fun day of shopping at the Aurora Outlet Mall. Transportation is included. Space is limited. Departure will be from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Cost: $10, open to the community
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Joliet Slammers Game
Date: Sunday, August 3
Time: 12:05 p.m.-4 p.m.

Join us for a day at the ballpark! First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. Gates open one hour prior to the game’s start. Family members are also welcomed to join in the fun. A ticket must be purchased for every person in attendance. Transportation will not be provided. 

Location:
Duly Health and Care Field
1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive
Joliet, IL 60432
Cost: $10, open to the community
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Land & Water Cruise – Starved Rock Lodge
Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy a relaxing trolley ride and scenic boat cruise along the Illinois River and lunch in the lodge’s restaurant. You’ll learn about Starved Rock’s history and legends of the area. Transportation is included. Departure will be from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Cost: $75, open to the community
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Elvis Tribute Show – Starved Rock Lodge
Date: Friday, September 12
Time: 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m.

Michael St. Angel will be at Starved Rock Lodge as ‘The King of Rock and Roll’ takes the stage. You can rock to the hits that made Elvis famous and Michael will also be featuring many of the gospel hits that started Elvis’ career. Keep the spirit of Rockin’ and Rollin’ alive! Lunch and transportation included. Departure will be from the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Cost: $75, open to the community
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If you have any questions about Fab 50 Adventures, please contact Youth and Family Coordinator Erika Pollastrini at [email protected] or (815) 267, 8600, ext. 237.

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Make a Splash with Summer Swim Lessons at the YMCA

At the Y, we know enjoying time in the pool is a fun way for kids and families to beat the summer heat. But in order to make a splash, cool off, and enjoy the best moments of summer, we also know that safety comes first. As the nation’s leading swim lesson instructor, the YMCA is proud to offer a wide range of swim lessons to help members of all ages stay fit, healthy, and strong when they spend time in and around the water. Most importantly, YMCA swim lessons will help you gain confidence and learn vital water safety skills that will last a lifetime.

To learn more about summer swim lessons, view the program guide of your local Y branch by clicking below

We also encourage you to use our Swim Lesson Selector to quickly identify your child’s swim stage. For a full description of our swim lesson stages, click here.

And don’t forget, early bird rates for our Summer 2 session are available through Monday, June 30. Don’t miss your chance to save!

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