Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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Sponsorships For The 2024 YMCA Mission Strong Golf Classic On Sale Now

Sponsorship opportunities for the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s third annual Mission Strong Golf Classic, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at ‘The Creek’ at Morris Country Club, are now available. Proceeds from this year’s golf outing, which is generously presented by Midland States Bank, will benefit the Y’s Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, the success of all YMCA fundraising events rely heavily upon the generosity of area businesses and individuals through sponsorships. Exciting sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $250 to $5,000, with corresponding benefits are available. Presenting, leading, titanium, and graphite level sponsors are invited to purchase additional foursomes for this year’s outing before they go on sale to the general public on July 15, 2024. Dinner tickets for the 2024 Mission Strong Golf Classic are also available for $50.

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Third Annual YMCA Mission Strong Golf Classic
Wednesday, September 18

Lunch – 11 a.m.
Shotgun Start – Noon

‘The Creek’ at Morris Country Club
Morris, IL

Your day will include:

  • 18 holes of golf with a cart
  • Lunch and complimentary beverages on the course
  • A cocktail reception, dinner, and awards
  • A welcome gift, course games, prizes, raffles, and more

Cost: $700 per foursome or $175 for an individual golfer, $50 for dinner reception only

*Foursomes and dinner tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

To learn more about the 2024 Mission Strong Golf Classic, please contact:

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Donnie Chestnutt
Mission Advancement Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 782-0800

EVENT INFORMATION
Dori Fugate
Volunteer and Special Events Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (815) 782-0502

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Building a Healthier Community: Greater Joliet Area YMCA Celebrates National Hospital Week

This week is National Hospital Week, which celebrates hospitals and the women and men who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and compassionate care from the heart.  It also recognizes the miracles they help to make happen on a day to day basis, both large and small. During National Hospital Week, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA encourages you and your family to thank all of these dedicated individuals, including physicians, nurses, therapists, volunteers, administrators, and so many more.

At the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, we have the privilege of working with so many amazing health care professionals in our local communities.  In celebration of National Hospital Week, we’d like to thank our partners at Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers and Endeavor Health for their continued support and commitment to enhancing the health and wellness of our members and their families.

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2024 YMCA ‘Earn Your Shirt’ Summer Fitness Challenge

JUNE 17-JULY 28

The Y wants to help you stay committed to a healthy lifestyle this summer and that is why we are excited for our ‘Earn Your Shirt’ Fitness Challenge.

Here’s how it works:

Check in at the YMCA at least 20 times between June 17 and July 28 and you’ll earn a special YMCA t-shirt. Participants will receive their shirt after their 20th visit.

Registration for the challenge is underway and will continue through June 23. Open to YMCA Facility Members only.

Cost: $25

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Galowich Family YMCA

Morris Community YMCA

To learn more about this challenge visit the membership desk or contact your local Y branch.

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Always Here for Our Community: 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!

  • Affordable prices
  • Family, Adult, Teen and Youth Membership options
  • Full-Member rates for YMCA programs
  • Opportunities to connect with family, friends and neighbors
  • Access to three Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches and amenities
  • Free Child Watch Services for Family Memberships (program availability varies by branch)

Your membership also gives you opportunities to save on YMCA programs like summer camps, youth sports and preschool programs, and access to our wellness centers and free fitness classes.

Summer memberships expire after 90 days or on August 31, 2024, whichever comes first.

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Summer Membership Rates

TypeDescriptionC.W. Avery Family YMCAGalowich Family YMCAMorris Community YMCA
Family Plus3 Adults & Their Dependents$440$340$300
Family2 Adults & Their Dependents$350$250$225
One Adult Family1 Adult & Their Dependents$315$225$205
Two Adult2 Adults in Same Household$305$210$190
AdultAge 26 and older$225$165$145
Young AdultAges 19-25$160$125$120
YouthAges 0-18$135$95$90
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National Water Safety Month: Six Tips to Help Kids Stay Safe

May is National Water Safety Month. When the weather starts to heat up, the pools, lakes, oceans, rivers and other bodies of water start calling! While swimming can be a very enjoyable activity this summer, it is important to remind all parents and caregivers of the importance of water safety. That is why the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is sharing these six tips on how children can stay safe in and around the water.

Tip # 1: Make sure children know to always ask permission before going in or near the water.

Teaching your children to be water smart is the first step in water safety – be sure they understand the importance of asking permission before going in or near the water.

Tip # 2: Never swim alone without a water watcher.

When children are swimming, make sure they are actively supervised at all times. Teach your children that they should only swim in locations where a lifeguard is on duty, or where a responsible adult agrees to watch the children in the water without distractions.

Tip # 3: Supervise your children whenever they’re in or near water.

Whether it’s bath time or taking a dip in a pool or waterfront, make sure your children are within arm’s reach at all times.

Tip # 4: Don’t engage in breath holding activities.

Both adults and children should not hold their breath for a prolonged amount of time while swimming, as this can be dangerous.

Tip # 5: Wear a life jacket.

Inexperienced or non-swimmers should always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket while in or around the water.

Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water.

If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.

You can also ensure your child’s safety by enrolling them in swim lessons at the Y. Just like teaching your children to look both ways before they cross the street, having them participate in formal water safety lessons teaches them an important life skill. Learn more about our swim lesson curriculum and schedules here, and register online today!

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Exciting Partnership: YMCA Welcomes CN as Inaugural Summer Day Camp Sponsor

YMCA summer day camp programs create opportunities for kids to learn new skills, be creative, build self-confidence, and gain independence in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Each summer, hundreds of area children attend summer day camp at the Y, developing new friendships while building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. 

And, as a nonprofit, community-based organization, the YMCA relies on the generous support of its members, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners to provide these programs for children living in our community.

That is why the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is proud to announce that CN will be serving as the 2024 YMCA Summer Day Camp sponsor. 

“We are incredibly excited to welcome CN as our very first YMCA Summer Day Camp sponsor,” said YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair. “Summer day camp is one of our largest youth development programs, serving nearly 1,500 kids in our community each year. This generous gift from CN will help to ensure that campers throughout Will and Grundy Counties have the opportunity to make memories, go on new adventures, and learn, grow, and thrive at YMCA camp this summer.”

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is set to offer summer day camp at seven different sites across Will and Grundy Counties. Registration is underway and financial assistance is available. To learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp, please click here. To show your support for the YMCA by making a donation to the Mission Strong Fund, please click here.

Pictured in top photo: (L-R) Greater Joliet Area YMCA Volunteer and Community Engagement Director Dori Fugate, C.W. Avery Family YMCA Youth and Family Director Shannon Stawikowski, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Director of Branch and Program Operations Lisa Behounek, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt, CN U.S. Government Affairs Manager Kevin Donahue, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Business Development Officer Missy Durkin, and Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair.

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