WINTER 1 AND 2
Session Programs
SESSION DATES
Winter 1 will be a modified 4-week session. Program/Class fees will be adjusted accordingly.
Winter 1: January 6- February 2 4 weeks of programming
Registration Begins: Facility Members: November 30
Open Registration: December 7
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Education
TOPSY TURVY TWOS
Age 2
WI1,WI2 $52/$104
Tue. 9:30-10:15 a.m.
GET MESSY WITH SENSORY
Ages 2-5
WI1,WI2 $52/$104 Thu. 11-11:30 a.m.
TERRIFIC THREES AND FOURS
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $52/$104 Tue. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
BUDDING ARTISTS
Ages 5-9 WI2 $52/$104
Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
MAD SCIENTISTS
Ages 8-12 WI1 $41/$82
Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
COOKING BASICS
Ages 9-13
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BABYSITTER’S TRAINING
Ages 11-15 1/20 $85/$170 Mon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
BEAUTY BASICS
HAIR TOOL & MAKE-UP APPLICATION
Ages 12-18 1/22 $20/$40
Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.
BEAUTY BASICS
UP-DO AND EVENING GLAM
Ages 12-18 2/26 $20/$40 Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.
PINT-SIZE PUPILS
Preschool & Kindergarten Enrichment Program
REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY
This program is designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, ages 3-6. The focus will be on developing socialization skills, as well as introducing colors, shapes, letters and numbers. Children will participate in learning activities, craft projects, music, gym play and more. Students must be fully potty-trained.
THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY
Family Events
Free and Open to All
Family nights are held once a month and offer a great opportunity for families to come out to the Y and spend some time with each other, while also getting to know other Y families! All attendees must be registered. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Winter 2: February 3-March 9 5 weeks of programming
Registration Begins: Facility Members: November 30
Open Registration: January 18
UN-BIRTHDAY PARTY
We’re going to party like it’s your birthday! Friday, January 10 6-7:30 p.m.
CARNIVAL PARTY
Come join us for fun carnival games and activities!! Friday, February 7 6-7:30 p.m.
FAMILY NIGHT OF SHENANIGANS
Come join us for St Patrick’s Day shenanigans! Friday, March 7 6-7:30 p.m.
GNOME OF THE MONTH: FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30 P.M. COST: $15/$30 Each month, sign up to create a themed gnome to add to your home decor!
LET IT SNOW | January 8
BE MY VALENTINE | February 12
KIDS CORNER
Ages 6 months-7 years
Healthy parents are happy parents. Let your child have fun at the Y while you take time for yourself to get fit. There is no need to call ahead. Parents must remain in the facility while their children are in the playroom.
Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-Noon, 4:30-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: Free for Facility Family Members
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR RATES
Member Registration opens February 1
Community Member Registration opens February 8
Pricing per month Days Fees Tue., Thu. $165/$330 Mon., Wed., Fri. $220/$440
PROGRAM HOURS
Morning Session 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Afternoon Session 12:30-3 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Youth Sports
PARENT/TOT TUMBLING
Walking-3
WI1,WI2 $55/$110 Mon. 9:50-10:20 a.m.
Walking-3
WI1,WI2 $55/$110 Wed. 5:20-5:50 p.m.
PARENT/TOT GYM JAM
Ages 2-3
WI1,WI2 $55/$110
Tue. 10:10-10:40 a.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Ages 2-4
WI1,WI2 $55/$110
Wed. 9:15-9:45 a.m.
PRESCHOOL TUMBLING
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $55/$110 Mon. 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $55/$110
Mon. 4:30-5 p.m.
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $55/$110 Wed. 10:45-11:15 a.m.
PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Ages 3-5
WI1,WI2 $55/$110
Tue. 9:30-10 a.m.
Ages 3-5
WI1,WI2 $55/$110
Wed. 5:15-5:45 p.m.
KINDER TUMBLE
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Mon. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Mon. 5:10-5:55 p.m.
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Wed. 9:50-10:35 a.m.
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Wed. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
BIDDY SOCCER
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Tue. 5:15-6 p.m.
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Thu. 9:30-10:15 a.m.
JUNIOR BASKETBALL
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Thu. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
JUNIOR FLAG FOOTBALL
Ages 5-7
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Thu. 5:15-6 p.m.
KINDER SPORTS
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Tue. 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Wed. 6-6:45 p.m.
PILLOW HOCKEY
Ages 4-6
WI1,WI2 $65/$130 Thu. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
TUMBLING BEGINNER
Ages 6-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Mon. 6-6:50 p.m.
Ages 6-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Wed. 6-6:50 p.m.
TUMBLING BEGINNER II
Ages 6-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Mon. 7-7:50 p.m.
Ages 6-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Wed. 7-7:50 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL BEGINNER
Ages 7-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Mon. 5-6 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Ages 8-11
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Thu. 6:15-7:15 p.m.
YOUTH PICKLEBALL
Ages 8-12
WI1,WI2 $70/$140 Mon. 6:15-7:15 p.m.
YOUTH SOCCER CLASS
Ages 8-12
WI1-WI2 $126/$252 Tue. 6:15-7:15 p.m.
YOUTH ALL SPORTS
Ages 8-12
WI1,WI2 $70/$140 Wed. 7-8 p.m.
Youth Dance
DANCE BEGINNINGS
Ages 3-4
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Wed. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
PRE-BALLET
Ages 4-5
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Tue. 4:15-5 p.m.
Ages 4-5
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Wed. 1 11:15 a.m.-Noon
HIP HOP
Private & Semi-Private Dance Lessons
Work with an experienced dance instructor in a one-on-one or small group setting. Sessions can be 30 or 60 minutes in length and will focus on strengthening your dancer’s abilities.
Please contact Kristen Derengowski for more information at (815) 782-0771 or via email at kderengowski@jolietymca.org.
Ages 6-9
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Mon. 5:15-6 p.m.
BALLET LEVEL 1 TECHNIQUE
Ages 6-10
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Tue. 5-6 p.m.
BALLET LEVEL 2 TECHNIQUE
Ages 8-12
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Tue. 6:10-7:15 p.m.
BALLET LEVEL 3 TECHNIQUE
Ages 9-16
WI1-WI2 $104/$208 Wed. 6:15-7:30 p.m.
PRIVATE SPORTS LESSONS
Athletes will have the chance to work with an instructor to focus on developing speed, agility, strength and endurance. Sessions can be tailored for a variety of sports.
To learn more, please contact: Maria Freeh, Sports Director (815) 782-0516 | mfreeh@jolietymca.org
SPRING YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Baseball, Soccer, and Youth NFL Flag Football- NEW Preschool, Grades K-8
REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY
LET’S CELEBRATE
Host your child’s next birthday party at the Y!
To learn more, please contact Erika Pollastrini at (815) 782-0815 or via email at epollastrini@jolietymca.org.
SCHOOLS OUT FIELD TRIPS
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Gr K-6 2/28 $90
Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Participants will take a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.
All participants must bring two snacks, a water bottle, a lunch, and wear your Kid Zone t-shirt. All participants must arrive at the Y no later than 8:45 a.m. All children must be picked up no later than 4 p.m.
WHERE KIDS THRIVE
Kid Zone
Before and After School Youth Enrichment Program
In the YMCA’s Before and After School program, kids participate in physical, learning, and imaginative activities that encourage them to explore who they are and what they can achieve. Kids have fun, make new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime. Also serving Bolingbrook & Romeoville areas in partnership with Valley View District 365U
Kid Zone registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on April 12 for Facility Members and on April 19 for Community Members.
Teen Achievers Workshop
EXPLORING A CAREER IN THE SKILLED TRADES
TEEN ACHIEVERS After School Club
One of the Y’s most beloved programs, Teen Achievers provides area high school students with the guidance and support they need to discover their identities, embrace their passions, and become their best selves.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Kids love us — and their parents do too!
At the Y, we provide a safe, affordable and fun day camp for youth and teens in grades K-8. YMCA Summer Camp offers kids a chance to have fun while building a healthy spirit, mind and body. Campers will enjoy a summer full of water fun, weekly field trips, sports, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts and more.
Serving elementary school students in District 202 and Valley View 365U
Ages 14-19 Free Saturday, January 25 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Workshop Location: Joliet Junior College - Room U-1024
This workshop will provide students with important resources they can use to prepare for life after high school. Guest speakers will include representatives from Joliet Junior College, Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties and Will County Workforce Development. In addition to listening to engaging guest speakers, students will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from a variety of trades, learn more about scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs. Refreshments will also be served.
Registration
FAMILY FUN HAPPENS HERE
Friday Family Fitness
All Ages 6-7 p.m.
If you are looking for some family fun, look no further than the Y’s Friday Family Fitness events! This low-impact, high energy class will give you and your family an awesome workout!
HEALTHY HEARTS, GREAT STARTS
Friday, Febuary 7
Enjoy a fun way to get your heart pumping with interactive exercising and game play!
GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Jumpstart Your Health
Classes offered at the YMCA Beginning in February
Jumpstart Your Health is a year-long lifestyle change program designed to help people lose weight, increase activity and prevent disease. Jumpstart Your Health utilizes Group Lifestyle Balance™, a research-based curriculum that helps individuals make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and develop healthy lifestyle habits. To learn more, visit www.eehealth.org.
Enroll in the My Y Rewards Program Today
Greater Joliet Area YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, are invited to enroll in the My Y Rewards Program. Designed to support you along your health and wellness journey, you’ll earn points each time you check-in, take a class, or refer a friend to the Y. You can then redeem your points for fun Y swag and program and membership credits. And, the best part, it’s FREE!
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
FIT4U
Free for Facility Members!
If you are looking to start a new fitness routine and don’t know where to start, or if you have taken a break from exercise and want to get back on track, this FREE program is for you! The Y’s Fit4U program offers guidance, knowledge, and motivation to help you lead a healthier lifestyle and become more physically active. This comprehensive 4-week introductory program will introduce you to the Wellness Center amenities, help you set goals, and design a workout program that works best for you. Each appointment will introduce you to a new element of fitness under the guidance of a Wellness Attendant.
PART 1: GETTING STARTED AND BASELINE TESTS
YMCA GALA
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6 p.m. - Midnight Bolingbrook Golf Club
Benefiting the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund
Generously presented by TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE
During this opening session, we will assess your current fitness level, set goals, get body composition (if requested), and complete our Fit4U questionnaire. You will have the opportunity to get set up on the YMCA on the Go App and begin orientation on any cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, ellipticals and bikes) that interests you.
PART 2: CARDIO REVIEW AND UPPER BODY STRENGTH
This session will reinforce the basics of using cardio equipment and add instruction of upper body strength equipment based on your fitness goals.
PART 3: LOWER BODY STRENGTH STRENGTH
The third session will introduce lower body strength equipment based on your fitness goals and review progress on your new fitness schedule.
PART 4: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
In this closing session, we will review and answer any additional questions related to cardio or strength equipment, workout progressions, and Personal Training options. Members who complete all 4 sessions will be entered into a raffle for a free personal training session.
SWIM LESSON SESSIONS | ALL AGES
30-minute Weekly Classes, One lesson per week Session Session Dates Weeks Early Bird Deadline
Winter 1 January 6 - February 2 4 Monday, December 30
Winter 2 February 3- March 9 5 Monday, January 27
Program Early Bird Price Price After Deadline
Group Lessons W1 $50/$100 W1 $57/$107 W2 $62/$124 W2 $69/$131
Conditioning W1 $70/$140 W1 $77/$147 W2 $87$174 W2 $94/$181
9:30-10 a.m.
10:10-10:40
9:30-10 a.m.
10:10-10:40 a.m.
10:50-11:20
6:30-7
9:30-10 a.m.
10:10-10:40 a.m.
10:50-11:20 a.m.
11:30-Noon
4:30-5
5:10-5:40
9:30-10
XX = Indicate two classes in the time frame.
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA reserves the right to adjust swim lesson schedules based on enrollment. Members will not receive system credits for missed swim lessons. However, we will do our best to work with you to schedule one make-up lesson per session, if class space is available.
STAGE 7 SESSION DATES & FEES
Session Session Dates Early Bird
Winter 1
Winter 2
January 6 - February 2
February 3- March 9
Monday, December 30
Monday, January 27 Program
HEALTHY HAPPENS HERE
ENDEAVOR HEALTH
PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA reserves the right to adjust swim lesson schedules based on enrollment.
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
Our adaptive swim lesson program is designed for children with special needs. The goal of this program is to provide basic water instruction and water safety skills in a therapeutic manner with the needs of each individual participant in mind.
30 minutes each As arranged 1 lesson $23/$46 4 lessons $85/$170
SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Two or more students of the same swimming ability may request semi-private lessons with our expert instructors. Instructors may be requested, however availability may vary.
30 minutes each As arranged 1 lesson $21/$42 4 lessons $80/$160
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
One-on-one lessons with our expert instructors are available. Instructors can be requested, however, availability may vary.
30 minutes each As arranged 1 lesson $38/$76 4 lessons $130/$260
For more information regarding private lessons, please contact Aquatics Manager Bryce Pehlke at bpehlke@jolietymca.org.
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Stop by the Membership Desk and pick up a 2025 Mission Strong t-shirt by making a donation of $25 or more to the YMCA Mission Strong Fund. Your donation will help to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay. BEGINNING inJanuary
STAY IN THE KNOW ON THE GO
Download the YMCA On the Go App today!
All YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, receive free Basic Access included with their membership.
To make an appointment to see a physical therapist at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, please call (630) 527-3375 to schedule and request this location.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE Y
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Personal Training
ONE ON ONE PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES
16 and up
1
GROUP OF TWO PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES
Ages 16 and up | Prices are per person.
Flexible Payment plans available on packages of 12 or more.
SPECIALTY FITNESS
CORE AND MORE
Ages 16 and Up
WI1,WI2 $60/$120
Tue. 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Ages 16 and Up WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Sat. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
If you have been stuck in a rut, lost motivation, or just need an extra push then this class if for you. Taught by a certified personal trainer, you will get 1 hour of workout time, weekly follow ups, and motivation to help you reach your goals.
Active Older Adults
FAB 50 WALKERS
Ages 50 and Up WI1-WI2 Free Tue./Thu. 8:15-9 a.m.
FAB 50 SOCIAL HOUR
Ages 50 and Up W1, W2 Free Wed. 10:30 a.m.-Noon
FAB 50 ADVENTURES
PRIVATE POOL PARTY
and
FAB 50 ADVENTURES
PIZZA & BINGO Ages 50 and Up
FAB 50 ADVENTURES
MAKERY STUDIO ST. PATRICK’S SIGN Ages 50 and Up
FAB 50 CRAFTERS
CRAFT WITH DANETTE
Ages 50 and Up 1/10 Free Fri.
FAB 50 CRAFTERS CRAFT WITH DANETTE
Ages 50 and Up 2/14 Free Fri. 11 a.m.-Noon
TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING
Ages 16 and Up
WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Wed. 7-7:45 p.m.
Using a TRX Suspension Trainer, you get an effective total-body workout that helps you build true functional strength and improve flexibility, balance and core stability all at once. Workouts can be modified for all fitness levels, including beginners, seniors and athletes.
FITFORCE
Ages 18 and Up WI1 $175/$360 Thu. 7-8:30 p.m.
In addition to a weekly workout, participants will have a weekly check in with additional workouts given by a certified trainer and tips to a healthier you.
STRUT 1-DAY CLASS
Ages 18 and Up 1/17 $15/$25 Fri. 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Learn Choreography to 1 specific Top 40/Current song, taught by a dance teacher. Adult participants will learn choreography as a dancer would. Movements are made for any level. Participants will become more confident through dance! No previous experience needed.
