C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
The Morris Hospital YMCA will be closed on Sunday, June 8 while ComEd completes scheduled maintenance in our facility. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as this essential work is completed.
We will reopen with regular hours on Monday. Thank you for your continued support and patience!
The Y’s 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.
A member of both YMCA and USA Swimming, the JETS prepare for and participate in a variety of meets throughout the year, although competition is not mandatory. The team practices 3 to 6 days per week, depending on group placement, at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, and Morris Hospital YMCA. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practices and work hard, however 100% attendance is not required.
If you’re interested in joining the JETS, please join us at one of our upcoming Swim Clinics. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the JETS and to meet our team and coaching staff. Throughout the week, coaches will be evaluating swimmers for team placement. A YMCA membership is not required to participate in the clinic.
Hosted at the Morris Hospital YMCA. Open to ages 6-17.
Dates:
Friday, June 6
Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, July 9
Time:
6-7 p.m.
Cost:
$10 per clinic
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Date: August 25-27
Time: 5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-10), 6-7 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
Galowich Family YMCA
Date: August 26-28
Time: 5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-17)
Morris Hospital YMCA
Date: August 4-6
Times: 5-6 p.m. (NEWLY ADDED), 6-7 p.m. (Ages 6-17)
Cost: $25
Registration opens on Saturday, June 7 for Facility Members and on Saturday, June 22 for Community Members!
To learn more about the JETS, please contact:
Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
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)
Party Times
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.
We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our June Personal Training Sale. If you buy four sessions, you get one free!*
*Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through June 30, 2025.
To purchase your personal training sessions, click below.
One-on-One
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
Group of Two
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and conquer your running goals? Designed for beginners and aspiring runners alike, our eight-week Couch to 5K training program will provide you with a structured roadmap to build endurance, strength, and confidence step-by-step. With a supportive community, personalized coaching, and a dash of determination, you’ll soon discover the exhilarating thrill of crossing that finish line and unlock a whole new level of fitness and accomplishment.
Dates: Mondays from August 4-September 22
Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Weekly classes will include an educational topic, question and answer session, and a group walk/run. All participants will receive an eight-week training plan and save $10 on their registration for the 2025 Corn Fest 5K, which will be held on Saturday, September 27.
Cost: $80 for Facility Members, $160 for Community Members
About the Instructor:
Christy Lamaze, a certified NASM Personal Trainer, will lead this program. Christy has completed numerous marathons, most recently the Berlin Marathon, and has logged more than 2,000 race miles. She is currently training to compete in the Chicago Half-Marathon and plans to run the New York Marathon.
To learn more, please contact Health and Wellness Director Ro Petersen at (815) 513-8080, ext. 517 or via email at [email protected].
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.
Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:
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.
| Type | Description | C.W. Avery Family YMCA | Village of Shorewood YMCA | Morris Hospital YMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Plus | 3 Adults & Their Dependents | $440 | $405 | $375 |
| Family | 2 Adults & Their Dependents | $350 | $325 | $300 |
| One Adult Family | 1 Adult & Their Dependents | $315 | $290 | $270 |
| Two Adult | 2 Adults in Same Household | $305 | $280 | $260 |
| Adult | Age 26 and older | $225 | $205 | $185 |
| Young Adult | Ages 19-25 | $160 | $145 | $135 |
| Youth | Ages 0-18 | $135 | $120 | $110 |
