Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

TRY SOMETHING NEW

YMCA Spring programs begin on March 9 and registration is underway!

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.

STRONG SWIMMERS, STRONG KIDS

Registration for JETS Swim Team spring clinics is underway!

BIKE, SWIM, RUN

The Y wants to help members get energized this spring with our ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Challenge!

COMMUNITY HAPPENS HERE

You can demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission by becoming Charter Member of the Village of Shorewood YMCA! Charter Memberships are currently on sale and can be purchased through February 28.

YMCA CENTENNIAL CHECK-IN CHALLENGE

YMCA Facility Members who check in at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch 100 times or more by December 15, 2026 will be entered into a drawing to win a free 1-Year Membership to the YMCA.

YMCA CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY STORE

Proceeds from every purchase will support the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from YMCA programs due to the inability to pay.

REGISTER FOR SPRING PROGRAMS

The Y's Spring 1 session begins on March 9 and registration is underway!

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP INFORMATION

The Y is excited for another amazing summer and registration opens on March 14!

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.

VIEW YMCA GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULES

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

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD YMCA

The new Village of Shorewood YMCA, located on Route 52 in Shorewood, is set to open later this spring!

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of service, leadership, and impact.

DONATE TO THE YMCA MISSION STRONG FUND

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

YMCA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Y is hiring part-time positions across a wide range of departments!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2026 YMCA Gala

February 28
Bolingbrook Golf Club
6 p.m.-Midnight

Morris Hospital YMCA Health and Wellness Webinar

March 5
Virtual Class
Noon-1 p.m.

Health and Wellness Seminar: Strong Bones Make Strong People

March 10
Morris Hospital YMCA
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Careers in Health Sciences Workshop

March 12
Joliet Junior College
6-7:30 p.m.

Nutrition Seminar: Carb Counting and Diabetes Management

March 18
Morris Hospital YMCA
4:30-5:30.m.

Running Injury Prevention in Three Dimensions

April 21
DNA Plainfield
7:30-8:30 p.m.

News & Notes:

Sun, Fun, and Friendship: Registration for Summer Day Camp Opens on March 14

February 17, 2026

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Announces Spring College Tour

February 10, 2026

Register Today for 2026 JETS Swim Team Spring Clinics

February 10, 2026

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Offering Workshop on Careers in Health Sciences on March 12

February 4, 2026

Greater Joliet Area YMCA Hosting Centennial Celebration Food Drive

February 4, 2026

Save During the YMCA’s 2026 NFL FLAG Football Sale

February 3, 2026

YMCA Centennial Celebration: Help Us Tell Our Community’s Y Story

February 3, 2026

Swim, Bike, Run: YMCA ‘Lazyman’ Triathlon Health and Wellness Challenge

January 30, 2026
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Get Started Today!

Achieving greater health and well-being is all about taking small steps. Take your first one today by joining the YMCA!

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