Galowich Family YMCA
GALOWICH FAMILY YMCA
749 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Directions: Google Maps
Phone: (815) 744-3939
Fax: (815) 729-9628
Facility Hours
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Holidays
The YMCA is closed on all major holidays including Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The branch will be open until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
Kids Corner Supervised Playroom
Kids Corner is open to children ages 6 months-7 years old.
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 5-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:15-10:15 a.m.
Innovation Center
The Innovation Center is open to kids ages 7-17 years old. This recreational space features craft tables, computers, laptops, 3D printers, couches, gaming systems, and a kitchen workstation.
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 5-7:30 p.m.
Child Supervision at the YMCA
As a reminder, to ensure the safety and well-being of all members:
- Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult or family member at least 16 years of age at all times when using YMCA facilities.
Accompanying adults or family members must:
- Directly supervise any child under the age of 8 at the YMCA at all times.
- Remain in the building in an accessible area for any child between the ages of 8 and 10.
- Directly supervise any child under the age of 10 when using the pools.
For more information, please visit the Membership Desk during your next visit.
Pool Policies
OPEN SWIM:
All members may participate in activities in the pool during open swim. All children (under 15) will be swim tested. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult on the pool deck. Children who do not pass the Yellow or Blue swim test must also be accompanied by an adult in the water.
LAP SWIM:
There is always one lane available for lap swimming for members. Children, who pass the blue test, are permitted in the lap lanes and must be swimming laps. Swimmers in the lap lanes must swim continuous laps without stopping so as to not interfere with others sharing the lap lane.
Read a full list of our pool and swim test policies here.
Outdoor Walking Track
Use of the Galowich Family YMCA’s outdoor walking track will be limited to YMCA Facility Members ONLY between 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on days when summer day camp is in session. Facility Members will be asked to wear a Y wristband while using the track during this time. Wristbands will be available at the Membership Desk.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nurtrition Seminar: What is the Mediterrean Diet?
January 21
Morris Hospital YMCA
5:30-6:30.m.
Kids’ Night Out: Pizza and Dodeball
January 24
Galowich Family YMCA
5:30-7:30 p.m.
‘Jobs in the Trades’ Workshop
January 25
Joliet Junior College
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Mobile Blood Drive
January 31
Galowich Family YMCA
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kids’ Night Out: Let’s Build a Snowman
January 31
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
6:30-9 p.m.
Fab 50 Pool Party
January 31
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Noon- 2 p.m.
VIP and Me: Groundhog Day Celebration
February 3
Galowich Family YMCA
10-11:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Event and YMCA Night at JJC
February 6
Joliet Junior College Event Center
3:30-5 p.m.
YMCA Family Night: Carnival Party
February 7
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
6-7:30 p.m.
Kids’ Night Out: Valentine’s Day Celebration
February 7
Galowich Family YMCA
5:30-7:30 p.m.
