Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

JOIN THE Y TODAY

Get a jump start on your 2026 health and wellness goals by joining the YMCA during our 12 Days of Savings Membership Sale!

DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW

Registration for YMCA winter programs is underway!

COMMIT TO YOUR HEALTH

During the Y's Winter Personal Training Sale (December 1-15) if you purchase four personal training sessions sessions, you will get one free!

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE YMCA

This holiday season, the Y has a series of festive activities planned for you and your family. Come ready to spread joy and cheer and join us in a winter wonderland of fun!

INSPIRING GENEROSITY

The 2026 YMCA Gala will be held on Saturday, February 28 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club and sponsorships are now on sale!

BELIEVE IN YOUR POTENTIAL

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is excited to host a free 'Jobs in the Trades' workshop for area students and young adults on Saturday, January 28!

CELEBRATING OUR TEAM

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been awarded a 2025 Top Workplaces honor by the Chicago Tribune for the eighth time!

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

To help ensure that our policies and expectations are clear and consistent, we are rolling out an updated YMCA Membership Agreement. As part of this update, a primary adult on each Facility Membership unit will be asked to review and accept the new agreement.

REGISTER FOR YMCA WINTER PROGRAMS

With our wide variety of classes and programs, there's something at the Y for every member of your family!

DOWNLOAD A FREE DAY PASS TO THE YMCA

We invite you to be our guest for a day and experience everything the Y has to offer you and your family.

DONATE TO THE YMCA MISSION STRONG FUND

YMCA Mission Strong supporters who donate at least $25 will receive a complimentary Y T-shirt.

GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULES

The YMCA is the perfect place to have fun while building a healthy spirit, mind and body.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Holidays Around the World

December 12
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
6-7:30 p.m.

Pizza with Santa and Candy Cane Hunt

December 12
Galowich Family YMCA
6-7:30 p.m.

Santa Splashtacular

December 19
Galowich Family YMCA
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa

December 20
Morris Hospital YMCA
9-10:30 a.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Pool Party

December 31
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Pool Party

December 31
Morris Hospital YMCA
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Pool Party

December 31
Galowich Family YMCA
10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Nutrition Seminar: Weight Loss Through Protein and Fiber

January 13
Morris Hospital YMCA
4:30-5:30.m.

Health and Wellness Seminar: Overcoming Pain with Exercise

January 15
Morris Hospital YMCA
11:15 a.m-12:15 p.m.

News & Notes:

Support the YMCA During the Season of Giving with a Matching Gift

December 9, 2025

Hollywood Casino Donates More Than $9,000 to YMCA Mission Strong Fund

December 8, 2025

Happy Holidays to You: Give the Gift of the YMCA This Holiday Season

December 8, 2025

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Offering ‘Jobs in the Trades’ Workshop on January 28

December 8, 2025

Support the YMCA on Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2025

Join the Y During Our 2025 Cyber Monday Sale

November 26, 2025

Give to Strength: Make a Donation to the Y During Our 12 Days of Giving Campaign

November 20, 2025

JETS Swim Team Set to Host Thanksgiving Classic Meet

November 13, 2025
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