C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
We invite you to take the next step in your fitness journey by taking advantage of our March Personal Training Sale. Throughout the month, if you buy four sessions, you get one free!*
You can find information about personal trainers at your local Y branch below.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Galowich Family YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA
*Offer valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location between March 1-31, 2025. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Visit your local branch for more details.
The Morris Hospital YMCA is the first ever full-service YMCA offered in Grundy County and represents the largest fundraising effort in county history. This project would not have been possible without the incredible support of local businesses like ONEOK, Inc., which provided a generous $25,000 gift to the Community Grows Here Capital Campaign.
“We are so grateful for ONEOK’s donation, which has helped make our dream a reality,” Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Business Development Officer Missy Durkin said. “Every day, we are making a positive impact on the lives of the individuals and families that walk through the doors of the Y, doors that would not exist without the amazing contributions of our donors.”
The 60,000-square-foot facility, which opened in December, is now home to more than 6,000 facility members with expanded program offerings in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Features also include:
For more information about the Morris Hospital YMCA, click here. To learn more about the Community Grows Here Capital Campaign, please contact Chief Development Officer Missy Durkin at [email protected].
Pictured above (left to right): ONEOK Illinois Area Operations Manager Don McCormick, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Business Development Officer Missy Durkin, ONEOK Administrative Services Supervisor Barb Sorensen, ONEOK Community Relations Coordinator Heather Plum, and Morris Hospital YMCA Executive Director Jamie Heitman.
Every day the Greater Joliet Area YMCA affirms its commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Y programs open opportunities to all generations, ensuring that every individual feels a sense of belonging. And as a non-profit, community-based organization, the YMCA relies on the generosity of its members and the support of charitable giving to offer these services and programs for children, adults and families living in our community.
That is why the YMCA would like to thank the NorthPoint Foundation, which recently provided a $15,000 donation in support of the YMCA Mission Strong Fund.
“Fulfilling the Y mission is not possible without the kindness of organizations like the NorthPoint Foundation,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Executive Officer Katy Leclair. “We are so proud to have NorthPoint as a strong advocate for YMCA initiatives, and we are inspired by their dedication to our community. This gift will make a significant impact on the lives of the children and families we serve, helping to ensure that nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay,” added Leclair.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, please click here. To show your support by making a donation, please click here.
Pictured in top photo: (L-R) NorthPoint Development Compliance Manager Katie Gonzales, C.W. Avery Family YMCA Executive Director Erin Lightbody, NorthPoint Development Manager Zack Adkins, NorthPoint Development Manager Joe Franek, NorthPoint Regional Vice President Christian Evangelista, NorthPoint Development Manager Joe Garb, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt.
At the Y, we provide safe, affordable, and fun summer day camps for youth and teens in grades K-8. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.
Daily activities include:
-Teambuilding
-Arts and Crafts
-Outdoor Exploration
-STEAM Activities
-Reading Time
-And so much more!
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
Registration opens at 8 a.m. on March 8 for YMCA Facility Members and at 8 a.m. on March 15 for Community Members. Register for summer day camp by March 24, and pay a $0 registration fee, a savings of $50!
Learn more about YMCA Summer Day Camp programs available in your area by clicking below.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA (Serving Plainfield and the surrounding communities)
C.W. Avery Family YMCA (Serving Valley View School District 365U)
Galowich Family YMCA (Serving children in Grades K-5 in Joliet and the surrounding communities)
Galowich Family YMCA Teen REACH (Serving children in Grades 6-8 in Joliet School District 86)
Morris Hospital YMCA (Serving Morris and the surrounding communities)
In addition to summer day camp, the YMCA offers a variety of sports, preschool, and specialty camps each summer.
EARLY BIRD SALE
Save $5 when you register for a summer sports or specialty camp between March 8-24. Use promo code: CAMP5OFF when registering online. Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Some restrictions may apply.
The 2025 YMCA Gala will be held on Saturday at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Since its inception, the Y’s signature fundraising event has raised nearly $1.8 million to benefit families within our community. Even if you won’t be attending this year’s event, you can still support the YMCA by bidding on items in our Silent Auction. Proceeds from the YMCA Gala will benefit the Mission Strong Fund, helping to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
Bidding is Now OPEN!
To explore this year’s Silent Auction and begin placing your bids, please visit our Event Headquarters by clicking below. To register, please click the ‘Log In’ button in the upper right corner, and add your e-mail address and payment information. After completing the registration process, you will receive an email that provides you with a link to our Mobile Bidding site. Upon visiting our Mobile Bidding site, you will be able to begin bidding on items in our highly anticipated Silent Auction. Winning bidders who are not in attendance may pick up auction items at their local YMCA branch the week of February 24. Please Note: At this time, we are unable to ship items to winning bidders.
If you are attending this year’s Gala, you should have already received an email with a registration link. For more information, please contact Volunteer and Special Events Director Dori Fugate at [email protected].
Thank you for supporting the YMCA Gala.
The Morris Hospital YMCA is excited to announce that it will offer a new Pint-Size Pupils preschool program for the 2025-26 school year!
Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, the Y’s Pint-Size Pupils Program will help your young learner develop to his or her fullest potential. Through a variety of fun activities that include both structured and open play, our dedicated staff teach, model and reinforce the Y’s Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Projects and lessons will explore colors, shapes, alphabet and numbers. Classes are small in size and incorporate bright colors, music and interactive games to help our youngest members develop their socialization skills and academic concepts.
Registration opens for Facility Members on March 1 and on March 8 for Community Members.
Our Pint-Size Pupils Program closely follows the school calendars for Morris Grade School and Saratoga Elementary School.
HOURS
9-11:30 a.m.
Classes will meet three days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
2025-2026 MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition is paid via ten monthly drafts on the 15th of the month (August-May). There is a one-time $45 non-refundable registration fee.
| Facility Member Rate | Community Member Rate |
|---|---|
| $220 | $440 |
To learn more about the Morris Hospital YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils program, please contact:
Jordan Overton
Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 513-8080, ext. 513
