The Morris Hospital YMCA is excited to offer health, wellness, and arts programs for homeschool families this spring! These five-week programs are open to kids in Grades K-8.
Spring 1 Classes: March 10-April 20 (No classes held the week of March 24 during spring break.)
Spring 2 Classes: April 21-May 25
HOMESCHOOL SWIM
Enjoy an hour of swim time, split between 30 minutes of lessons and 30 minutes of open swim!
Grades K-8
Mondays, 11 a.m.-Noon
Beginner swim lesson/Advanced open swim
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Beginner open swim/Advanced swim lessons
11:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $55 for Facility Members/$110 for Community Members
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HOMESCHOOL KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
This hands-on class is the perfect introduction to cooking and will get your young chef involved in making their own healthy meals!! Participants will experience a blend of education, nutrition, and fun with new recipes each week. Activities will focus on age-appropriate cooking techniques, fundamental kitchen skills, and kitchen safety.
Grades K-2
Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.
Grades 3-8
Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $65 for Facility Members/$130 for Community Members
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HOMESCHOOL ART
This class is designed to unleash your child’s creativity by inspiring imagination and self-expression! Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on, engaging experiences where they can explore different art forms, techniques, and materials.
Grades K-2
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Grades 3-8
Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $65 for Facility Members/$130 for Community Members
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HOMESCHOOL PE
This class is a great opportunity for kids to participate in physical activity during the day. Participants will learn basic skills in different sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc. while working on flexibility, agility, and cardio.
Grades K-2
Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. or Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
Grades 3-8
Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. or Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $70 for Facility Members/$140 for Community Members
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Pickleball is a great way to stay active and participate in friendly competition. And this spring, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved in this fun sport at the YMCA! Learn more about pickleball programs available at your local Y branch below:
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.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to offer new NFL FLAG Football Leagues this spring and now is the perfect time for families to save on registration!
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To support area high school students, the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program will be organizing three one-day college tours this spring to premier institutions of higher learning in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. All college tours will depart from the Galowich Family YMCA, located at 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Departure from the Y may be as early as 7 a.m. and arrival back to the Y will be no later than 6 p.m. Finalized trip itineraries will be communicated the week prior to the tour.