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Save During the YMCA’s 2026 NFL FLAG Football Sale

February 3, 2026

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s NFL FLAG Football season is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to sign up and SAVE!

Use promo code: NFLFLAG2026 when registering online.

Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.

Full league details are available here. If you have any questions, please contact the sports department at your local Y branch:

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

Joliet Community YMCA
Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 317
REGISTER ONLINE

Morris Hospital YMCA
Chris Interial, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 514
REGISTER ONLINE

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Charter Memberships On Sale Now for the New Village of Shorewood YMCA

January 28, 2026

We are so excited for the future Village of Shorewood YMCA! Located on Route 52 in Shorewood, this wonderful new facility is set to open later this spring. And now, you can demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission by becoming Charter Member! Charter Memberships are currently on sale and can be purchased through February 28.

As a Charter Member, you’ll enjoy unparalleled benefits, special perks, and a front-row seat to our grand opening:

PRIORITY ACCESS IN APRIL 2026
Charter Members will be among the first to experience our new state-of-the-art facility and innovative programs.

COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
Charter Members will receive a welcome kit packed with exciting one-of-a-kind YMCA gear and grand opening gifts.

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Charter Members will be invited to an exclusive preview event during our Grand Opening week in April.

RECOGNITION ON DONOR SIGNAGE
The everlasting legacy of each Charter Member will also be honored on a permanent donor sign, displayed within the new building.

SPECIAL SAVINGS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT YMCA MEMBERS
Stop by the Membership Desk of your local Y branch during your next visit or contact Membership Operations Director Michele Claysen at (815) 782-0818 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these savings!

PLEASE NOTE: A Charter Membership is a one-time donation that includes Founding Member status, recognition, and commemorative gifts. To enjoy access to the new Village of Shorewood YMCA when it opens, Charter Members will also need to become Facility Members and begin paying regular monthly dues starting in April 2026. Facility Memberships will be available beginning March 1, 2026.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
To become a Charter Member, please click below:

PURCHASE A CHARTER MEMBERSHIP

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Registration Underway for JTHS/YMCA Summer Youth Softball Program

January 21, 2026

The YMCA’s Junior Wolves program is partnering with Joliet Township High School (JTHS) District 204 to offer a new youth softball program this summer. This program is designed for girls, ages 6-8, who are looking to strengthen their game!

Athletes will practice key skills, including catching, throwing, hitting, and base running, with sessions coordinated by the JTHS softball team’s coaches and athletes. Whether your child is brand new to the sport or working to develop their fundamentals, this program is the perfect way for kids to have fun and learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship!

Participants may attend programming at both of the following locations:

Dates: May 26, 27, June 1, 3, 8, 10
Joliet Central High School
201 E. Jefferson Street
Joliet, Illinois 60432

Dates: June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and July 1
Joliet West High School
401 North Larkin Avenue
Joliet, Illinois 60435

Program will run from 5-7 p.m. each week and include 60 minutes of practice and 60 minutes of gameplay. All participants must bring a glove and are encouraged to bring a helmet, face mask, cleats, and a bat.

Cost: $25, includes a t-shirt

If you have any questions, please contact Sports Director Zach Jarosz at [email protected] or by phone at (815) 782- 0813.

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Register for 2026 YMCA Spring Sports Leagues

January 15, 2026

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

January 14, 2026

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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Your Voice Matters: Village of Shorewood YMCA Program Surveys

January 12, 2026

As we prepare for the grand opening of the new Village of Shorewood YMCA in spring 2026, we are excited to learn more about the types of programs and classes Y members and the community would like to see offered in the new facility.

We have designed a series of four short electronic surveys, which are designed to gather feedback in the areas of Health and Wellness, Youth Development, Adult, and Aquatics programming. Your answers, combined with those of others, will help the Y plan for future programming and initiatives in the new Village of Shorewood YMCA.

Surveys will be available online January 13-31.