Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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My Y Rewards Bonus Points Opportunity Available Through May 31

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Members who enroll in the My Y Rewards program by Sunday, May 31 will receive a special bonus of 200 points – just for signing up!

HOW TO ENROLL 

  1. Click the Enroll Today button below and then click “Join Program.”
  2. Enter your email address and click “Sign Up.” Please be sure to use the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership account in order to earn points.
  3. Check your email for a confirmation message and click “Complete Registration.”
  4. Once you’re redirected to the My Y Rewards site, enter your first and last name, create your password, and click “Sign Up.”

ENROLL TODAY

You can then earn points each time you check in, refer a friend to the Y, or participate in a group fitness class. Special earnings opportunities are also available throughout the year!

Once you start earning, you can redeem points for cool Y swag like t-shirts, cooler bags, and even a free month of Y membership!

LEARN MORE

If you have any questions or 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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Village of Shorewood YMCA Set to Host Community Open House on May 2

The Village of Shorewood YMCA, located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street, will host an Open House from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Open to the community, this fun-filled event will provide YMCA members and area residents with the opportunity to explore the new YMCA facility, meet the staff team, and learn more about the wide range of programs and services available to the community.

Invite your family and friends and make your plans to join us for this exciting celebration, which will include:

Facility Tours
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, which features an eight-lane lap pool and sauna, a wellness center, group exercise and cycling studios, a gymnasium, basketball and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, engaging youth play spaces, multi-purpose rooms, an outdoor playground, and fields for summer camp and youth sports programs.

Program Demonstrations
Learn more about our health and wellness, aquatics, youth development, and youth sports programs.

Meet our Team
Meet the Village of Shorewood YMCA team, who will be on hand to answer your questions and help you get started on your YMCA journey.

Family Fun
Join us for activities throughout the facility:

Activity Center
Arts and Crafts- Friendship Bracelets

Kids Corner
Arts and Crafts, Storytime, and Sing-Alongs

Ron Galowich Community Room A
Light Refreshments and Snacks

Jerry Galowich Community Room B
Face Painting and Coloring Time

Youth Program Room
STEM Activities

Gymnasium- Side 1
Youth Sports Program Demonstrations

1-1:20 p.m.
Basketball Skills

1:30-1:50 p.m.
Floor Hockey

2-2:20 p.m.
Dodgeball

2:30-2:50 p.m.
Soccer

3-3:20 p.m.
Kickball

3:30-3:50 p.m.
Pickleball

Gymnasium- Side 2
Bounce House Fun

Group Exercise Studio
Health and Wellness Program Demonstrations (Ages 13 and up)

1-1:20 p.m.
Group Active

1:30-1:50 p.m.
Zumba

2-2:20 p.m.
Line Dancing

2:30-2:50 p.m.
Zumba Step

3-3:20 p.m.
Yoga

Special Offers and Giveaways
Take advantage of special membership opportunities, raffles, and giveaways. Plus, the first 1,500 adults who attend the Community Open House will receive a free commemorative T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make your plans to join us!

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Invites Members to Participate in Opening Sampler Programs

We are so excited to welcome the community to the Village of Shorewood YMCA! If you are looking to explore all of the amazing things kids, families, and adults can do at the Y, we invite you to participate in our upcoming sampler programs!

PLEASE NOTE: These events and activities will be FREE and are open to Village of Shorewood YMCA Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Members only.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH FITNESS
Classes will provide opportunities for children and teens to learn health and wellness routines and exercises.

Junior Strength Training
Dates: Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 12
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 9-14
REGISTER ONLINE

Kid Fit
Dates: Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 13
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 4-8
REGISTER ONLINE

Fast Twitch Fitness
Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 9-14
REGISTER ONLINE

YOUTH SPORTS
Classes will provide children and teens with opportunities to learn and practice their skills in various sports.

Basketball Skills & Drills
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
REGISTER ONLINE

Preschool Dodgeball
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
REGISTER ONLINE

Floor Hockey
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Ages: 9-11
REGISTER ONLINE

Preschool Basketball
Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-5
REGISTER ONLINE

Volleyball
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Ages: 6-11
REGISTER ONLINE

Dodgeball
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Ages: 11-13
REGISTER ONLINE

INTRO TO SWIM LESSONS
Participants will complete baseline testing to establish the best starting level for their first lesson!

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 10:10-10:40 a.m. – Stages 2P, 3P, and 4P (Ages 3-5)
Time: 10:50-11:20 a.m. – Stage 1P (Ages 3-5) and Stage 1Y (Ages 6-12)

Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5:10-5:40 p.m. – Stages 1P and 2P (Ages 3-5), Stage 3Y and 4Y (Ages 6-12)
Time: 5:50-6:20 p.m. – Stages 3P and 4P (Ages 3-5), Stages 1Y and 2Y (Ages 6-12)
Time: 6:30-7 p.m. – Stages 1P and 2P (Ages 3-5), Stages 5Y & 6Y (Ages 6-12)

Saturday, May 9
Time: 10-10:30 a.m. – Stages A and B (Ages 6 months-3 years), Stages 3Y and 4Y (Ages 6-12)
Time: 10:40-11:10 a.m. – Stages 3P and 4P (Ages 3-5), Stages 1Y and 2Y (Ages 6-12)
Time: 11:20-11:50 a.m. – Stages 1P and 2P (Ages 3-5), Stages 5Y and 6Y (Ages 6-12)

REGISTER ONLINE

ADULT PROGRAMS 

Open to ages 16 and above except where noted

INTRODUCTION TO LAP SWIMMING
This class will help you learn fundamental techniques for exercise and competition.

Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 7-8 p.m.

REGISTER ONLINE

SQUAT RACK CONFIDENCE
This small group training class is designed for beginners who want to learn how to lift the bar with proper form and confidence. Led by a trainer, you’ll be guided
through the fundamentals of technique, safety, and alignment.

Date: Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:30-7 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE

BELLY DANCE
A YMCA dance instructor will help participants learn choreography to a specific song and become more confident through dance! No previous experience needed.

Date: Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 13
Time: 6-6:30 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE

POWERLIFTING
This class teaches proper techniques to beginners for major lifts (squat, bench, deadlift) and gym safety, helping participants build strength and confidence in a supportive group setting.

Date: Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 14
Time: 6:30-7 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE

SELF DEFENSE
Gain the upper hand in this power-packed class designed to make you aware, prepared, and ready for any situation. Participants will develop physical and mental confidence to avoid hazardous scenarios.

Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5:30-6 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE

Y-FIT
This class includes strength and conditioning exercises for individuals looking for a challenge! A wide variety of equipment and formats may be used, including – but not limited to – battle ropes, rowers, treadmills, weights, TRX, straps, BOSU balls, plyo boxes, and more!

Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE

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Join the Village of Shorewood YMCA During Our Grand Opening Membership Sale

The new Village of Shorewood YMCA, located at 1801 W. Jefferson Street, will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, April 27.

Built in partnership with the Village of Shorewood, the new facility will provide YMCA members and residents living in Shorewood and the greater Joliet area with access to health and wellness and recreational programming in a welcoming and contemporary space.

Conveniently located along the thriving Rt. 52 corridor, the new 60,000-square-foot Village of Shorewood YMCA will feature:

  • An eight-lane lap pool and sauna
  • A state-of-the-art wellness center featuring cardio and strength equipment, free weights, and functional training spaces
  • A gymnasium
  • Group exercise and cycling studios
  • Multi-purpose rooms and meeting spaces
  • Engaging youth play spaces
  • Indoor and outdoor walking tracks
  • An outdoor playground and fields for summer camp and youth sports programs

Grand Opening Membership Sale – Join the YMCA by June 30 and SAVE

Join the Village of Shorewood YMCA during our Grand Opening Membership Sale and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!

JOIN THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests more than $1.5 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.

The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house for the new facility on Saturday, May 2.

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Set to Host Preview Days for Members on April 22 and April 24

As we count down to the Village of Shorewood YMCA’s official opening on Monday, April 27, we’re excited to share some important membership information and invite Galowich Family YMCA Members, Shorewood Early Bird Members, and Shorewood Resident Program Members to stop by for an early visit!

Join Us for Preview Days
Beat the opening-day rush! Visit us during our Preview Days to get “Y-Ready.” We will take your photo, issue your Membership key tags, and help you get enrolled in the YMCA On the Go App and our Members-Only Rewards Program. You will also receive a Welcome Folder with schedules, program information, and everything you need to know to make the most of your YMCA experience!

  • Wednesday, April 22: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Friday, April 24: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Note on Parking: Weather permitting, we will be putting the finishing touches on our parking lot during our Grand Opening week. We appreciate your patience as we work with our contractors to get this project completed.

JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
And don’t forget, the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale runs through Sunday, April 19. Join the new Village of Shorewood YMCA and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee- a savings of up to $120- AND enjoy 12 months of membership for the price of 11 months!*

Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in April and will also receive 3 free guest passes to visit the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, or Morris Hospital YMCA. (Passes expire on April 26, 2026.)

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. A full list of YMCA Facility Member benefits can be viewed here.

JOIN THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

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Village of Shorewood YMCA Announces Spring Facility Schedules


Opening day for the Village of Shorewood YMCA is on Monday, April 27 and we are so excited to share spring schedules for the lap pool, gymnasium, and group fitness classes! Click below for more details.

LAP POOL SCHEDULE

GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE

GROUP FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

Grand Opening Membership Sale – Join the YMCA by June 30 and SAVE

Join the Village of Shorewood YMCA during our Grand Opening Membership Sale and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests more than $1.5 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.

JOIN THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

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