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My Y Rewards Special June Earnings Event

DOUBLE POINTS WEDNESDAYS

We are excited to announce that Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, enrolled in the My Y Rewards program will receive double rewards points for every check-in on Wednesdays in the month of June. 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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Meet Youth and Family/Sports Director JC Wagner

YMCA camp offers many of the same benefits of a traditional camp, such as new experiences, skill building, a sense of community, and lasting friendships.  However, the Y’s passionate summer day camp team makes Y camp second to none.  Every day, this energetic summer camp crew works hard to give camp participants an unforgettable summer.  And, behind every great team, is a great leader.

Fearlessly leading Galowich Family YMCA’s summer day camp team, you will find Youth and Family/Sports Director JC Wagner. Wagner, a Joliet native, is excited to head up camp in his first year on the Greater Joliet Area YMCA staff team.

With the start of camp just a few days away, Wagner and his amazing team of summer camp counselors are eager to welcome a new group of campers to sites at the Galowich Family YMCA, the Salvation Army Community Center, and Messiah Lutheran Church. Summer camp will get underway on Monday, June 5.

Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and what did you do prior to joining the GJAY team?

Wagner: I was born and raised in Joliet. After graduating from Millikin University in 2017, I moved to the northeast region of the country where I had the privilege to serve as a camp and sports director for YMCAs in various cities.

Q: Why do you have a passion for youth development?

Wagner: I believe in my heart that kids are the best part of humanity. I love cultivating an environment where they can build on character traits that make them great, discover their own passions, and hopefully impact the world around them in a more positive way.

Q: What do you think makes YMCA summer day camp a special experience for kids? 

Wagner: YMCA summer camp is a place for kids to make memories! They make friendships, they get to be outdoors, and really experience the world in a way that they can’t in a classroom.

Q: With summer camp right around the corner, what are some of the most exciting activities you have planned?

Wagner: I am excited to start new traditions at the camp like morning flag pole! We will kick start each day by raising the YMCA flag, which will help connect the campers to each other and their Y community. But I think I am most excited for a new field trip that we have planned to Big Time Ninja.

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the Y?

Wagner: When I’m not at work I like to spend time hiking and traveling with my wife and our 2 dogs. I also like cheering on (and getting my heart broken by) the Chicago Bears.

To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, click here.

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YMCA Supporters Raise Nearly $74,000 During 2023 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign

Each summer, nearly half of the children who attend Greater Joliet Area YMCA summer camp programs receive assistance through the YMCA’s financial assistance program. This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our Y community. Over the last several weeks, YMCA supporters joined together to raise nearly $74,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!

We want to thank everyone who made a donation, shared information about the Y’s mission on your social media networks, or invited friends or family members to learn more about the Y’s youth development work, as every contributions made a HUGE difference for kids in our community. Thanks to this overwhelming generosity, our 2023 Send A Kid to Camp Campaign raised enough funds to provide 1,639 days of camp for children in our community.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO BE A YMCA HERO 

Although this year’s Send a Kid to Camp Campaign has come to an end, you can still pledge your support for the YMCA’s mission by visiting your local branch, making a tax-deductible donation online, or by texting YMCACAMP to 243725. Message and data rates may apply.

DONATE TODAY

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.

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Try New Things: 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!

  • Affordable prices
  • Family, Adult, Teen and Youth Membership options
  • Full-Member rates for YMCA programs
  • Opportunities to connect with family, friends and neighbors
  • Access to three Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches and amenities
  • Free Child Watch Services for Family Memberships (program availability varies by branch)

Your membership also gives you opportunities to save on YMCA programs like summer camps, youth sports and preschool programs, and access to our wellness centers and free fitness classes.

Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2023, whichever comes first.

Join Today

Summer Membership Rates

TypeDescriptionC.W. Avery Family YMCAGalowich Family YMCAMorris Community YMCA
Family Plus3 Adults & Their Dependents$425$325$280
Family2 Adults & Their Dependents$335$250$210
One Adult Family1 Adult & Their Dependents$300$215$190
Two Adult2 Adults in Same Household$290$200$180
AdultAge 26 and older$215$155$135
Young AdultAges 19-25$150$115$110
YouthAges 0-18$125$90$80
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2023 YMCA ‘Earn Your Shirt’ Summer Fitness Challenge

JUNE 5-JULY 31

The Y wants to help you stay committed to a healthy lifestyle this summer and that is why we are excited for our ‘Earn Your Shirt’ Fitness Challenge.

Here’s how it works:

Check in at the YMCA at least 20 times between June 5 and July 31 and you’ll earn a special YMCA t-shirt. Participants will receive their shirt after their 20th visit.

Registration for the challenge is underway and will continue through June 11. Open to YMCA Facility Members only.

Cost: $25

REGISTER TODAY

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Community YMCA

To learn more about this challenge visit the membership desk or contact your local Y branch.

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Say Hello to Summer and Join the Y

Say Hello to Summer Membership Sale
May 12-15, 2023
Join the Y and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!* 

* Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 

Get a jump start on summer by joining the Y during our Say Hello to Summer Membership Sale! With our wide variety of classes and programs, you’ll be sure to find something at the Y for every member of your family.

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OUR FACILITY MEMBERS ENJOY:

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

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

Free Basic Access to the YMCA On the Go App
The On the Go App will provide Y members with access to the YMCA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This new interactive tool is loaded with free workouts, on-demand videos, and nutrition tips.

Free Access to the My Y Rewards Program
Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll 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. And during our May Special Earnings Event, members who enroll in the My Y Rewards Program by Monday, May 22 will be entered into a drawing for a free month of membership. 

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.

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544

Galowich Family YMCA
749 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL 60431

Morris Community YMCA
320 Wauponsee St, Morris, IL 60450

Summer Sports Camp Sale
Families can also save $5 when they register for a summer sports camp between May 12-15.

Use promo code: CAMP5OFF

Programs vary by branch. Learn more clicking here.  

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