Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Save During the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Summer Sports Camp Sale

Summer sports camps at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA focus on fundamental skills and promote the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Each camp is filled with positive activities that encourage campers to participate in active games and team challenges. Our number one goal? To have some fun!

Our full summer sports camp calendar is available below.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA Summer Sports Camp Calendar

And now families that register for C.W. Avery Family YMCA summer sports camps between April 9 and April 17 will save $5!

Use promo code: SPORT2022 when registering online.

REGISTER TODAY

Valid at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions may apply.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Maria Romero, Sports Director
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217

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Morris Community YMCA Set to Host Employment Open Houses

Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

THE MORRIS COMMUNITY YMCA IS NOW HIRING:

-Summer Camp Counselors
-Kids Corner Attendants
-Before and After School Care Counselors
-Personal Trainers
-Custodians

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Part-time employees receive the following benefits:

  • On the job training
  • A free Y membership and generous program discounts
  • Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)

To apply online, click below:

APPLY ONLINE

You can also learn more and participate in walk-in interviews by attending one of our Employment Open Houses, dates and times can be found below:

Tuesday, April 12
6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13
6-7 p.m.

Thursday, April 14
6-7 p.m.

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Teamwork Happens Here: Celebrating a Successful 2022 Youth Basketball Season

As our 2022 Youth Basketball League (YBL) season draws to a close, we’d like to send our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this winter such a memorable experience for the youth in our community. With the support of our volunteer coaches and our generous league sponsors, the Y was able to welcome more than 1,000 young athletes back to our beloved YBL program.

At the Y, we know that our youth sports programs help to keep kids physically active. But, as we reflect on this wonderful season, we know that the impact youth sports program have on our young athletes reaches way beyond what happens between the lines on the basketball court. Besides being physically active, kids who play sports develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school, and work better in groups. Our YBL program teaches kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids have a lot of fun, which was evident over the last several months on YMCA basketball courts throughout Will and Grundy Counties.

YBL BY THE NUMBERS

1,098 – Players
108 – Teams
412 – Games Played
169 – Volunteer Coaches

The Y would also like to thank all the families, players, volunteer coaches and staff members who participated across our association’s programs, as well as the sponsors who helped make this season possible:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA:
Gus. P Rousonelos
Hamilton & Antosen, LTD.
Joseph & Sons Mechanical, INC.
Michelle Hamerla – Realtor, Goggin Real Estate
Melissa For Homes @ EXP Realty
Nancy Gibson – Realtor, Goggin Real Estate

Galowich Family YMCA:
Busey Bank
Michael May CPA LTD
Midwest Tankermen
Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC
Savetra Benn – Realtor, Goggin Real Estate

Morris Community YMCA:
Advantage Realty- Anitra Brase
Ameriprise Financial
Brandt Excavating
Brian Zabel & Associates
Busey Bank
Calder Allstate Agency
Dairy Queen
Goggin Real Estate – Raquel Goggin
Joe Martin CPA
JM Electric Services LLC
Riverside Chiropractic
Roth Jorstad Inc
SiteLight
S2 Custom
Three Rivers Plumbing
Wilkinson Chiropractic
WT Moving & Storage
UC Davis – Callahan Funeral Home
Zig’s Fairway Auto Repair & Towing

We can’t wait to see everyone on the court next season!

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Register Today for JETS Swim Team Spring Clinics

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.

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 from 3 to 6 days per week, depending on group placement, at both the Avery and Galowich YMCA branches. 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.

Cost: $25

March 21-23
Location: C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Ages 6-10 (5-6 p.m.) – Register Today

Ages 11-17 (6-7 p.m.) – Register Today

March 22-24 
Location: Galowich Family YMCA

Ages 6-17 (5-6 p.m.) – Register Today

Ages 6-17 (6-7 p.m.) – Register Today

To learn more about the JETS, please contact:

Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]

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Registration Underway for Morris Community YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Programs

The Morris Community YMCA is excited to announce our T-Ball Tots, T-Ball, Pinto Baseball, and 8U Girls Softball programs for this spring. Program details can be found below:

2022 Dates: April 25 – June 25

Practices begin the week of April 25, with games getting underway the weekend of May 7. Games will be played on Fridays and Saturdays at Goodwill Park. Rescheduled games will be held on practice nights. There will be no games on Saturday, May 28.

T-Ball Tots
Ages: 3-4 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $90
Community Members – $100
Register Today

T-Ball
Ages: 5-6 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $90
Community Members – $100
Register Today

Pinto Baseball
Ages: 7-8 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $105
Community Members – $115
Register Today!

Girls Softball
Ages: 7-8 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $105
Community Members – $115
Register Today

REGISTER BY MARCH 14 AND SAVE

Registration fees will increase by $25 after March 14, 2022. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after April 4.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080 ext. 514
Email: [email protected]

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2021 YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues Forming Now

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.

YMCA youth basketball programs teach kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids who play YMCA basketball have a lot of fun!

To learn more about YBL in your area, or to register online, please click below.

Joliet

Plainfield

Morris/Coal City

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure the health and safety of our YMCA community, we will follow masking guidance from the State of Illinois to best protect participants, coaches, and staff in our youth basketball programs during the upcoming season.

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