- Greater Joliet Area YMCA Announces Spring 2025 College Tours
To support area high school students, the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program will be organizing three one-day college tours this spring to premier institutions of higher learning in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. All college tours will depart from the Galowich Family YMCA, located at 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Departure from the Y may be as early as 7 a.m. and arrival back to the Y will be no later than 6 p.m. Finalized trip itineraries will be communicated the week prior to the tour.Registration is underway and is open to the community. Students can register on a per-tour basis. Spots are limited, so don’t delay!
SPRING 2025 COLLEGE TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 1
University of Iowa
REGISTER TODAYWednesday, April 2
University of Wisconsin-Madison
REGISTER TODAYThursday, April 3
Unversity of Illinois-Chicago
REGISTER TODAYCost:
$30 per tour (includes lunch, transportation, and a long-sleeve shirt)
Registration Deadline:
Registration and payment must be received five days prior to the tour date.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Teen Achievers program click here or contact:
Brooke Hall
Operations Director – Joliet Youth Development Team
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 316 - My Y Rewards Special February Earnings Event
At the Y, we know that maintaining a consistent health and wellness routine in the winter is a difficult task. That is why we are excited to help you stay on track with our My Y Rewards ‘February 15’ Challenge! Members enrolled in the My Y Rewards program who check in at the Y at least 15 times during the month of February will receive 150 bonus points.
The My Y Rewards program is free and available to Facility Members, ages 16 and up. If you aren’t already a rewards member, learn how to enroll by clicking below.
Upon enrolling in the My Y Rewards Program, you’ll also earn points each time you check in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. In fact, you’ll earn your first 50 points for simply enrolling in the program. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits.
If you have any questions or any feedback on the My Y Rewards Program, please be sure to stop by the Membership Desk during your next visit or email [email protected].
- Galowich Family YMCA Offering Fast Twitch Fitness Demonstration Classes
The Galowich Family YMCA is excited to offer new Fast Twitch Fitness demonstration classes for kids ages 9-14 this February!
Fast Twitch Fitness is a performance group training program for youth that focuses on sprint mechanics, proper force production and absorption, change of direction, core conditioning, and balance. Exercises will provide benefits to participants of any sport or activity.
DEMONSTRATION CLASS DATES
Monday, February 3
5-5:45 p.m.
REGISTER TODAYMonday, February 24
5-5:45 p.m.
REGISTER TODAYCost: Free and open to the community
To learn more about health and wellness programs at the Galowich Family YMCA, please contact Health and Wellness Director Alissa Koenig at [email protected] or (815) 744-3939.
- Registration for the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils Preschool Program Opens February 1
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.
Our Pint-Size Pupils Program follows the Plainfield District 202 holiday calendar.
Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens for Facility Members on Feburary 1 and opens on February 8 for Community Members.
2025-2026 TUITION:
Families can choose two-day programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays or a three-day program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is a one-time $45 non-refundable registration fee.Enrollment Plan Facility Member Rate Community Member Rate 2 Days Per Week $165 $330 3 Days Per Week $220 $440 To learn more about the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Pint-Size Pupils program, please contact:
James Wagner
Youth and Family Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 212 - Greater Joliet Area YMCA and Joliet Junior College Invite the Community to a Ribbon-Cutting Event on February 6
A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA and Joliet Junior College are proud to announce a special ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the announcement of a new partnership that will strengthen our shared commitment to serving youth in our community.Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Location:
Joliet Junior College Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, Illinois 60431YMCA NIGHT AT JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Following the ribbon cutting, attendees are invited to join the Y in a night of family fun as we cheer on the Joliet Junior College Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams against Rock Valley College. YMCA kids and their families are encouraged to wear their favorite Y gear and take part in a host of exciting activities as part of this fun-filled celebration, including:- Free admission to both the Women’s (Tip-off at 5 p.m.) and Men’s Basketball (Tip-off at 7 p.m.) games
- The opportunity to participate in on-court activities, including pre-game introductions and half-time games and relays
- A Dance Team performance, comprised of students in the Y’s Kid Zone and Teen REACH programs
- A chance to meet Wiley the JJC mascot
- Post-game autograph session with the Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams
- Giveaways and Special Prizes
We hope you’ll join us for this exciting evening!
C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
