Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Celebrate American Heart Month at the YMCA

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is proud to join our healthcare partners at Endeavor Health and Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in celebrating American Heart Month with a special day of activities on Friday, February 6!

WEAR RED RAFFLE

Members who help raise awareness for heart health by wearing red to the Y will be entered into a raffle for awesome Y swag!

HEART HEALTHY SNACKS

Stop by the Membership Desk of your local Y branch for free food giveaways!

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Galowich Family YMCA
9-10:30 a.m.

Morris Hospital YMCA
9-10:30 a.m.

HEART MONTH COLORING ACTIVITIES

Kids will have the opportunity to show off their creativity and raise awareness about the importance of heart health by downloading a special coloring sheet below or picking up a coloring sheet at the Membership Desk.

COLORING SHEET

Stop by and see us!

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My Y Rewards Special February Earnings Event

At the Y, we know that maintaining a consistent health and wellness routine in the winter is a difficult task. That is why we are excited to help you stay on track with our My Y Rewards ‘February 15’ Challenge! Members enrolled in the My Y Rewards program who check in at the Y at least 15 times during the month of February will receive 150 bonus points.

The My Y Rewards program is free and available to Facility Members, ages 16 and up. If you aren’t already a rewards member, 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 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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Celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Centennial with Decades Week Group Fitness Classes

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of service, leadership, and impact.

To help commemorate this historic milestone, the health and wellness teams from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are encouraging members to participate in special ‘Decades Week’ group fitness classes throughout the year.

The celebration begins next week with ‘Peace, Love, and Fitness’ of the 60’s! We are going back to the groovy hippie days – a time of flower power, harmony, and good vibes. Can you dig it? See below for details.

Galowich Family YMCA and Morris Hospital YMCA
Members are encouraged to wear their 60’s themed attire in any class between February 2-8.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Members are encouraged to wear their 60’s themed attire in any class between February 2-8. The following classes will also feature music from the era:

Cycle/Sculpt
Tuesday, February 3
9:15 a.m.

WERQ
Wednesday, February 4
7 p.m.

Barre Above
Friday, February 6
8:15 a.m.

Group Cycle
Saturday, February 7
7:30 a.m.

Founded in 1926, the YMCA is one of the area’s leading nonprofit organizations, strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. To learn more about our Centennial Celebration, click here. 

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Registration for YMCA Pint-Size Pupils Opens February 7

Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the Y’s Pint-Size Pupils Program will help your young learner develop to his or her fullest potential. Through a variety of fun activities that include both structured and open play, our dedicated staff teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Projects and lessons will explore colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. Classes are small in size and incorporate bright colors, music, and interactive games to help our youngest members develop their socialization skills and academic concepts.

Registration for the 2026-27 school year opens for Facility Members on February 7 and opens on February 14 for Community Members.

Pint-Size Pupils will be offered at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Morris Hospital YMCA. Learn more below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Program closely follows the school calendar for Plainfield District 202. Families can choose a two-day program on Tuesdays and Thursdays or a three-day program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

HOURS
Morning Class:
9:30 a.m.-Noon

Afternoon Class:
12:30-3 p.m.

2026-2027 MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition is paid via ten monthly drafts on the 15th of the month (August-May). There is a one-time $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Enrollment PlanFacility Member RateCommunity Member Rate
2 Days Per Week$170$340
3 Days Per Week$250$500

To learn more about the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils program, please contact:

James Wagner
Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 212

Morris Hospital YMCA

Program closely follows the school calendar for Morris Grade School and Saratoga Elementary School.

HOURS
9:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

2026-2027 MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition is paid via ten monthly drafts on the 15th of the month (August-May). There is a one-time $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Facility Member RateCommunity Member Rate
$250$500

To learn more about the Morris Hospital YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils program, please contact:

Jordan Overton, Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 513

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Register for 2026 YMCA Spring Sports Leagues

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, registration is underway for YMCA spring sports leagues! As a reminder, 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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Let’s Work Together: Village of Shorewood YMCA Set to Host Employment Open Houses

We are so excited for the future Village of Shorewood YMCA! Located along the thriving Route 52 corridor, the new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility is set to open in spring 2026. And, as we prepare to welcome the community, we are looking to hire part-time positions across a wide range of departments! Learn more about working at the Village of Shorewood YMCA by attending one of our upcoming Employment Open Houses:

Location:
Shorewood Village Hall
1 Towne Center Boulevard
Shorewood, IL 60404

Friday, January 30
9 a.m.-Noon

Wednesday, February 4
9 a.m.-Noon

Monday, February 9
5-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 12
5-7:30 p.m.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE BEGINNING JANUARY 26

  • Lifeguards
  • Water Fitness Instructors
  • Swim Instructors
  • Dance Instructors
  • Wellness Attendants
  • Fitness Instructors
  • Personal Trainers
  • Kids Corner Attendants
  • Activity Center Attendant
  • Preschool Class Instructors
  • Youth/Teen Class Instructors
  • Custodians
  • Reception Desk Attendants
  • Building Supervisors
  • Gym Supervisors
  • Sports Instructors
  • Youth Program Instructors

As a valued member of our YMCA family, part-time employees receive:

  • A free Y membership and generous program discounts
  • Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)
  • Flexible hours
  • On-the-job training
  • Amazing co-workers
  • A fun and family-friendly work environment

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

You can also learn more about the Village of Shorewood YMCA by clicking here.

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