Greater Joliet Area YMCA

GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

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

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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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Your Voice Matters: Morris Hospital YMCA Program Surveys

As we prepare for the grand opening of the new Morris Hospital YMCA in early 2025, we are excited to learn more about the types of programs and classes Y members and the community would like to see offered in the new facility. We have designed a series of four short electronic surveys, which are designed to gather feedback in the areas of Health and Wellness, Youth Development, Adult, and Aquatics programming. Your answers, combined with those of others, will help the Y plan for future programming and initiatives in the new Morris Hospital YMCA. Surveys will be available online through May 24 and can be completed by clicking below.

Youth Programs

Health and Wellness Programs

Adult Programs

Aquatics Programs

Thank you in advance for sharing your feedback!

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Have Fun and Stay Healthy with the YMCA’s ‘I Swam the Rings’ Summer Aquatics Challenge

June 3 – August 11

The Y wants to help you stay committed to a healthy lifestyle this summer and, as anticipation grows for the 2024 Summer Olympics, we are excited to launch our “I Swam the Rings” Aquatics Challenge. Once you’ve logged 40 miles in the water, you’ll earn a special YMCA t-shirt to wear with pride! (A progress board will be located on the pool deck as an optional way to track your miles.)

Cost: $25

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 27

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UNLEASH THE POWER OF GIVING: Make a Donation to the 2024 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign Today

Summertime at the YMCA is so much fun and the very best time of year to see our mission at work throughout our community. Each summer, we have the absolute privilege of welcoming nearly 1,200 kids to YMCA summer day camp locations in Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook. At YMCA summer camp, kids of all ages learn new skills, build self-confidence, develop new friendships, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive at YMCA summer day camp, but we can’t do it alone. Last summer, nearly half of the children who attended our summer camp program did so with the help of the YMCA’s financial assistance program. This was made possible thanks to precious funds donated to the YMCA by generous donors like you. To ensure that the Y’s mission will continue to thrive and help those children in our community who need it most, we need your support more than ever.

DONATE NOW

We invite you to invest in the kids in our community by making a charitable contribution to the YMCA’s 2024 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign, which will run through May 10. Your gift, in any amount, will help to ensure that every child has the opportunity to benefit from an engaging and impactful summer camp experience at the YMCA.

Donate today by visiting your local YMCA branch or making a charitable donation online.

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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all gifts to the YMCA are tax-deductible.

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Reaching Your Goals: Cole and Olivia’s Y Story

The Y is a welcoming place for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle, providing the resources and support needed to help everyone reach their goals. For Cole Paravola and Olivia Redman, personal training sessions at the YMCA have been a great way to improve their health and wellness routines while they prepare for powerlifting competitions in the Special Olympics.

“Cole and Olivia have been working with me since November of last year,” YMCA personal trainer Katie Addis said. “I try to complement what they do with their strength training with some other workouts that don’t overload them. It makes it easier when clients are truly motivated and fun to be around. They always have a good outlook, they always want to be here, and they are always willing to put in the work.”

Cole’s mom, Angi, said that their family moved to Morris from Oswego last summer and that maintaining a Y membership was a top priority. 

“As soon as we moved, signing up at the Y was one of the first things on our list to get done,” Angi said. “I have never liked the idea of taking Cole and Olivia to a regular gym. Everyone at the Y is super welcoming and the Y fosters a family community. Not every gym does that.”

Cole said his favorite part of working out at the Y has been learning the machines. 

“I think my favorite workout is doing the elliptical machine, treadmill, and the bike, but I also like to bench because it gives me a chance to flex my muscles,” he said.  

Olivia said she prefers deadlifting, but also enjoys taking part in the Y’s hip-hop dance fitness class.

“I love to talk with my friends about the Y and how we get better here,” she said.

At a recent Special Olympics competition, Olivia earned three gold medals, while Cole came home with one gold and two silver medals. Addis said competition sometimes finds its way into workouts as well.

“They don’t always do the same workouts, but they can sometimes do a healthy competition. They do a great job of motivating each other and they are always telling each other how good of a job they are doing,” she said.

Angi said the most important thing is that being at the Y has helped Cole and Olivia feel better about themselves. 

“They’re getting stronger and they’ve gained so much independence by building confidence in the facility. We live so close that we can walk or ride bikes here and we love that,” she said. 

Overall, Cole said there are few places they would rather be. 

“The Y feels like home,” he said.

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