Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Save During the YMCA’s Summer Sports, Specialty, and Preschool Camp Sale

In addition to summer day camp, the YMCA offers a variety of sports, specialty, and preschool camps each summer. And now is the perfect time to register during our sports, specialty, and preschool camp sale!

REGISTER AND SAVE

Save $5 when you register for a summer sports, specialty, or preschool camp between April 24-27. Use promo code: CAMP5OFF when registering online. Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.

Learn more about available programs by clicking below.

SPORTS CAMPS (Offered at locations in Plainfield, Joliet, Morris, and Shorewood)

SPECIALTY CAMPS (Offered at locations in Plainfield, Morris and Shorewood)

PRESCHOOL CAMPS (Offered at locations in Plainfield, Morris, and Shorewood)

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Joliet Community YMCA Set to Offer Inaugural Summer Youth Basketball League

The Joliet Community YMCA’s Junior Wolves program, offered in partnership with Joliet Junior College, is excited to offer an inaugural summer youth basketball league in 2026.

Open to all skill levels, this is a co-ed, developmental league that will provide players an opportunity to learn and grow their basketball skills throughout the summer.

LEAGUE DATES

Practices start the week of June 15. Games start the week of June 22. No practices or games will be held the week of June 28-July 4.

All games and practices will take place at the Joliet Junior College Event Center Gymnasium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (no weekends).

Teams will play 5 games.

LEAGUE DIVISIONS

  • Grades 3-4 (Co-Ed)
  • Grades 5-6 (Co-Ed)
  • Grades 7-8 (Co-Ed)

Cost: $80, open to the community

REGISTER TODAY

To learn more, please contact:
Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317
Email: [email protected]

YMCA youth sports programs maximize the positive effects of athletics by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and our coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Spring Sports League Registration Extended Through April 6

When kids play sports, they do more than just exercise. Besides being physically active, they develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school and work better in groups.  Youth sports programs at the YMCA teach kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids who participate in YMCA youth sports have a lot of fun.

And now, due to popular demand, the registration period for YMCA spring sports leagues has been extended through Monday, April 6!

PLEASE NOTE: Families who register after April 6 will be subject to a late fee. Fees vary by league. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for players registered after April 6.

Facility and Community Members from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are welcome to participate at all league locations. Learn more about spring sports leagues available at your local Y branch by clicking below:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Offering NFL FLAG Football, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball/Player Pitch Baseball, and Soccer
REGISTER ONLINE

Joliet Community YMCA
Offering NFL FLAG Football
REGISTER ONLINE

Morris Hospital YMCA
Offering NFL FLAG Football and T-Ball/Pinto Baseball/8U Softball
REGISTER ONLINE

If you have any questions, please contact:

Maria Freeh, Sports Director
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217

Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Joliet Community YMCA
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 317

Kaeli Ford, Sports Director
Morris Hospital YMCA
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 523

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Develop Their Skills: YMCA to Offer Sports Camps at Three Locations in Joliet this Summer

This summer, the Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) is bringing affordable and unforgettable sports camp experiences to kids in at three convenient locations in Joliet!

With offices based on the main campus of Joliet Junior College, JCY is an innovative initiative that brings vital YMCA youth development, sports, and family programming to neighborhood locations throughout the greater Joliet community. By partnering with local churches, school districts, and like-minded community organizations, JCY is making it easier than ever for families to access high-quality programs—right in their own neighborhoods.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS IS UNDERWAY!

YMCA summer sports camps focus on fundamental skills and promote the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Each camp is filled with positive activities that encourage campers to participate in active games and team challenges. Our number one goal? To have some fun!

SPORTS CAMP LOCATIONS

Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

EARLY BIRD SALE

Save $5 when you register for a summer sports camp by March 30. Use promo code: CAMP5OFF when registering online. Valid at any YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.

To learn more about JCY summer sports camps programs, contact the Sports Director Zach Jarosz at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939, ext. 317.

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Have a Heart, Lend a Hand: Greater Joliet Area YMCA Invites Community to Participate in Volunteer Days of Service

To prepare for the busy summer season, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is teaming up with its members, volunteers, staff, and local businesses to host Volunteer Days of Service at each of its facilities.

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
1801 W. Jefferson Street
Shorewood, IL 60404
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
Hosted at Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Date: Friday, May 22
Time: 9 a.m.- Noon

Volunteer yourself or recruit a group of co-workers, friends, and family to join you for a great day of team building and giving back to your community! Volunteers must be 18 years of age. A complimentary lunch will be served for volunteers at 11:30 a.m.

To learn more, please contact the Executive Director at your local YMCA branch.

C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Erin Lightbody
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 238

MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Jamie Heitman
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 515

JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
Brooke Hall
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 316

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA
Trisha Dust
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 327

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SUMMER FUN HAPPENS HERE: YMCA to Offer Day Camp at Three Locations in Joliet this Summer

This summer, the Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) is bringing safe, affordable, and unforgettable day camp experiences to kids in Grades K–8 at three convenient locations in Joliet!

With offices based on the main campus of Joliet Junior College, JCY is an innovative initiative that brings vital YMCA youth development, sports, and family programming to neighborhood locations throughout the greater Joliet community. By partnering with local churches, school districts, and like-minded community organizations, JCY is making it easier than ever for families to access high-quality programs—right in their own neighborhoods.

At YMCA Summer Day Camp, every day is an opportunity for kids to grow, connect, and thrive. Campers build lasting friendships while strengthening their spirit, mind, and body in a supportive and welcoming environment. With up to ten weeks of action-packed fun, kids will enjoy swimming, sports, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, and so much more.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP IS UNDERWAY!

YMCA Summer Day Camp Locations (Grades K-5)

Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

YMCA Teen REACH Summer Camp Locations (Grades 6-8)

In the Y’s FREE Teen REACH Summer Camp program, campers will participate in life skills education, mentorship/career exploration, STEAM, and service-learning activities, in addition to swimming, sports, field trips, and more!

Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
REGISTER TODAY

Salvation Army Community Center
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
REGISTER TODAY

PLEASE NOTE: To attend Teen REACH Camp, campers must be entering grades 6–8 during the 2026–2027 school year at a middle school that feeds into Joliet Township High School District 204. Proof of residency is required. Campers must commit to attending at least 80% of the summer camp days offered.

To learn more about JCY summer day camp programs, contact the Y at (815) 744-3939.

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