Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Offer Youth 3×3 Basketball League This Fall

Get ready to hit the hardwood this fall in the Morris Hospital YMCA’s new 3×3 Fall Youth Basketball League. This league is designed to help players improve their skills, grow their game, and build confidence—both on and off the court.

LEAGUE INFORMATION

Dates: August 25-October 25

Girls and Boys Age Divisions:
Ages 9-10
Age 11-12
Ages 13-14
Ages 15-17

Teams will have 5 players. Each team will have a volunteer coach and play seven games (plus league playoffs.) Practices will be held on weekday evenings at Morris Grade School. Games will be played on Saturday mornings at the Morris Hospital YMCA. Each player will receive a jersey. Division winners will receive a medal.

Cost (Per player):

Prior to June 24
Facility Members: $90
Community Members: $180

June 24-August 4
Facility Members: $95
Community Members: $190

August 5 and Beyond
Facility Members: $100
Community Members: $200

REGISTER TODAY

PLEASE NOTE: Participants will register as individuals and will also be asked to list their teammates when completing registration. Participants who do not list teammates will be placed on a team with an open roster slot.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Chris Interial
Morris Hospital YMCA Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 514

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Join the Y and Save During Our Celebrating Summer One-Day Membership Sale

Summer is in full swing and the Y is celebrating with a special one-day membership sale! 

Join the Y on Monday, June 23 and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee, a savings of up to $120!* 

* Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 

The Y offers a wide variety of classes and programs for members of all ages, and is the perfect place for individuals and families to feel welcomed in a strong community.

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OUR FACILITY MEMBERS ENJOY:

Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center
  • Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

Free Basic Access to the YMCA On the Go App
The On the Go App will provide Y members with access to the YMCA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This new interactive tool is loaded with free workouts, on-demand videos, and nutrition tips.

Free Access to the My Y Rewards Program
Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll 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. 

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.

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

Galowich Family YMCA
749 Houbolt Road
Joliet IL 60431

Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

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Teamwork Happens Here: Register for JETS Swim Team Clinics

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.

One-Day Clinics

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

REGISTER TODAY

Three-Day Fall Clinics 

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
Time: 5-6 p.m. (Ages 6-17)

Cost: $25

Registration opens on Saturday, June 7 for Facility Members and on Saturday, June 22 for Community Members!

REGISTER ONLINE

To learn more about the JETS, please contact:

Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]

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Start Your Summer at the Y: Summer Membership Opportunities Available

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.

BEAT THE HEAT AND SPEND A FANTASTIC SUMMER AT THE Y!

PURCHASE A SUMMER MEMBERSHIP AND ENJOY:

Access to Three Branches
Your membership gives you unlimited use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three YMCA locations, including:

  • Three indoor pools and our family aquatic center
  • Three wellness centers, all equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

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.

Join Today

Summer Membership Rates

TypeDescriptionC.W. Avery Family YMCAGalowich Family YMCAMorris Hospital YMCA
Family Plus3 Adults & Their Dependents$440$340$375
Family2 Adults & Their Dependents$350$260$300
One Adult Family1 Adult & Their Dependents$315$225$270
Two Adult2 Adults in Same Household$305$210$260
AdultAge 26 and older$225$165$185
Young AdultAges 19-25$160$125$135
YouthAges 0-18$135$95$110
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2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign Raises More than $93,000

Over the last several weeks, Y supporters generously joined together to raise more than $93,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!

As we prepare to officially kick-off summer camp season at the YMCA, we’d like to thank everyone who pledged their support, shared information about our 2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign on their social media networks, and invited their friends and family members to learn more about the Y’s youth development work. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our generous donors, we are excited to share that our 2025 Send A Kid to Camp Campaign raised enough funds to provide more than 1,850 days of camp for children in our community.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

Although our 2025 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign has come to an end, you can still pledge your support for the YMCA’s mission by visiting your local YMCA branch or making a charitable gift online.

DONATE TODAY

Thank you for your careful consideration and commitment to making a difference for the kids in our community.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all gifts to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA are tax-deductible.

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Engage, Earn, Redeem: New My Y Rewards Perks Now Available

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to offer new redeemable perks for members enrolled in the My Y Rewards Program!

New items include:

-Fidget Spinners
-Hot/Cold Muscle Gel Packs
-Cooler Tote Bags
-Grey Unisex Tank Tops
-Lavender Women’s Tank Tops
-Red Long Sleeve T-Shirts
-Light Blue Umbrellas (Limited time offer, while supplies last)

To learn more about all the cool perks offered in the My Y Rewards program, or to redeem points for an item, click here.

If you are not currently enrolled in My Y Rewards, it’s easy to get started!

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.”

You will earn your first 50 points simply by enrolling in the program. So don’t delay!

ENROLL TODAY

LEARN MORE

If you should 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]. Additional information on the My Y Rewards Program is available here

Let the earning begin!

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