Shorewood residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive savings opportunities when joining the new Village of Shorewood YMCA. Built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, this new 60,000-square-foot facility will open to serve the community on Monday, April 27.
Special Resident-Only Savings Opportunities
Facility Member- $0 Joiner’s Fees
Shorewood residents who join the Village of Shorewood YMCA as Facility Members will pay a $0 joiner’s fee- a savings of up to $120- available all year long. Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, including summer camp, swim lessons, and youth sports programs. Facility Members will also enjoy unlimited use of the new facility.
Shorewood Resident Program Membership
This special Community Membership allows Shorewood residents to register for Village of Shorewood YMCA programs at the Facility Member rate. Community Member registration dates will apply. Shorewood Resident Program Members will NOT have access to the new facility.
Proof of residency is required at the time of enrollment to receive these savings.
As construction of the new Village of Shorewood YMCA nears completion, area residents are also invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through Sunday, April 19. Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens on Monday, April 27.
The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house for the new facility on Saturday, May 2.
The 2026 YMCA Gala will be held on Saturday at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Even if you won’t be attending this year’s event, you can still support the YMCA by bidding on items in our Silent Auction.
Each year, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA helps students broaden their understanding of possible options for their post-secondary education by organizing tours to colleges and universities throughout the Midwest. These events guide students as they set and achieve high educational, professional, and personal goals, serving as a stepping stone for them to discover their identities, embrace their passions, and become their best selves. 
The Joliet Y JETS swim team offers a range of practice groups, from beginner to advanced, based on age, skill, speed and commitment. To be placed on the beginning level of the team, swimmers must be able to swim freestyle for one length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping while demonstrating the ability to comfortably swim at the surface with arms reaching forward over the water, their face in the water, and taking breaths to the side. They must also swim 25 yards of backstroke without stopping, showing they are comfortable floating on their back while maintaining a rhythmic, supportive kick.