2023 Avery Family YMCA Spring 1 & 2 Session Programs

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Spring 1 and 2 Session Programs

SESSION DATES

Spring 1: March 13-April 23

Registration Begins:

Facility Members Saturday, February 11

Open Registration Saturday, February 25

Spring 2: April 24-May 28

Registration Begins:

Facility Members Saturday, February 11

Open Registration Saturday, April 8

SPRING 1 AND 2 SESSION PROGRAMS

SESSION DATES

Spring 1: March 13-April 23

Registration Begins:

Facility Members Saturday, February 11

Open Registration Saturday, February 25

Spring 2: April 24-May 28

Registration Begins:

Facility Members Saturday, February 11

Open Registration Saturday, April 8

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY FAMILY EVENTS

Open to all ages BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Sunday, March 19

9-10 a.m. $7

Enjoy breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny. Breakfast will include a variety of pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee and juice. Each person in attendance must register. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SENSORY FRIENDLY HOP INTO EASTER

Sunday, March 19

10:30-11:30 a.m. Free

Bring your Easter basket for an outdoor Easter Egg hunt along with games, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more! Please be mindful that this is strictly for our superhero friends with autism, sensory processing, etc., who struggle in large, loud settings. Registration is required. Space is limited, so please register EACH person in attendance.

HOP INTO EASTER

Sunday, March 19

12-1:30 p.m. Free

Bring your Easter basket for an outdoor Easter Egg hunt along with games, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more! Registration is required.

Education

TOPSY TURVY TWOS

Age 2 SP1, SP2 $45/$90 Tue. 9:30-10:15 a.m.

GET MESSY WITH SENSORY

Ages 2-5 SP1, SP2 $45/$90 Thu. 11-11:30 a.m.

TERRIFIC THREES AND FOURS

Ages 3-4 SP1, SP2 $45/$90

Tue. 10:30-11:15 a.m.

BUDDING ARTISTS

Ages

MAD SCIENTISTS

Ages

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS

• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org

• In person by visiting the Y

• By phone by calling (815) 267-8600

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT

Ages 4-12 $15/$30

Kids, need a break from your parents? No problem! Bring your friends and have a blast at the Y with our cool counselors on Friday night! Join us for a variety of activities such as games, sports, movies, and arts & crafts. Pizza and juice boxes will be provided.

Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance.

Kids Night Out is open to everyone- both Facility Members and Community Membersso bring a friend!

Friday 6:30-9 p.m.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

March 31 $15/$30

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

April 21 $15/$30

SUMMER IS COMING

May 12 $15/$30

PINT-SIZE PUPILS

Preschool

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.

2023-2024

SCHOOL YEAR RATES

Pricing per month Days Fees

PROGRAM HOURS

IGNITE THEIR PASSION

Summer Sports and Specialty Camps

In addition to summer day camp, the YMCA offers a wide variety of sports and specialty camps each summer. Each Y is unique and diverse, just like your child, so programs will vary by location.

Please contact the Y for sports and specialty camp offerings, schedules, and pricing.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Kids love us — and their parents do too!

At the Y, we provide safe, affordable, and fun camps for youth and teens in grades K-8. YMCA Summer Camps offer kids a chance to have fun while building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships.

With summer camp locations throughout Will and Grundy Counties, the Y is your family’s source for fun this summer! For camp locations, pricing, and field trip schedules, please contact the Y today!

WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME

DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.

REGISTER BY MARCH 20 AND SAVE $45!

Registration opens for Facility Members on March 4.

Registration opens for Community Members on March 11.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Shannon Stawikowski, C. W. Avery Family YMCA Summer Day Camp Director Phone: (815) 267-8600, Ext. 212

Email: sstawikowski@jolietymca.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR VALLEY VIEW DISTRICT 365U CONTACT:

Sarah Porzel, Valley View Summer Day Camp Director Phone: (815) 267-8600, Ext. 211

Email: sporzel@jolietymca.org

WHERE KIDS THRIVE

Serving elementary school students in Plainfield District 202 and Valley View District 365U

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.

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!

Register for Kid Zone by May 8, and pay a $0 registration fee — a savings of $45.

PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202

• Central Elementary School

• Charles Reed Elementary School

• Creekside Elementary School

• Crystal Lawns Elementary School

(Bused to and from Grand Prairie)

• Eagle Pointe Elementary School

• Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School

• Freedom Elementary School

• Grand Prairie Elementary School

• Lakewood Falls Elementary School

• Liberty Elementary School

• Lincoln Elementary School

• Meadow View Elementary School

• Ridge Elementary School

• River View Elementary School

• Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

• Walker’s Grove Elementary School

• Wallin Oaks Elementary School

• Wesmere Elementary School

VALLEY VIEW 365U

• Bernard J. Ward Elementary School

• Independence Elementary School

• Irene King Elementary School

• John R. Tibbott Elementary School

• Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School

• Oak View Elementary School

• Wood View Elementary School

REGISTER TODAY FOR KID ZONE!

At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay.

DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance may also be available for those who do not qualify for DHS funds. Programming runs Monday through Friday on school days and coordinates with each school district’s calendar. A $45 non-refundable registration fee per family and YMCA membership fee (if applicable) are due upon registering. Ten installment payments will be paid monthly beginning in August via automatic withdrawal from a checking account or debit/credit card. If families register after the start of the school year, the first monthly installment will be collected at the time of registration. Participants may start attending Kid Zone four business days after the day registration is completed.

KID ZONE Days Out of School

On select days out of school, children in grades K-8 are invited to spend the day with friends and Kid Zone staff at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. All participants should dress for the weather, bring a sack lunch, a drink, snacks, a swimsuit and a towel. Please note: Refunds will not be given to those who are unable to attend. The registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the day off school. Program will run on all District 202 days out of school (excluding major holidays) in the school districts we serve.

Grades K-8

Times: Children may be signed in as early as 7 a.m. and signed out as late as 6 p.m.

Price: $42/$57 per day

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins on April 22 for Facility Members and on April 29 for Community Members.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

The YMCA’s Kid Zone program is designed to meet the needs of local families. When enrolling in the Y’s before and after school program, families can choose from the following enrollment plans.

1-2 DAYS A WEEK

Before School Only

After School Only

Before and After School

3-5 DAYS A WEEK Before School Only

After School Only

Before and After School

For more information, including pricing and program hours, please contact:

Plainfield District 202 School Sites: Trisha Dust

Before and After School Care Director

Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 205

Email: tdust@jolietymca.org

Mimi Panagopoulos

Before and After School Care Manager

Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 229

Email: mpanagopoulos@jolietymca.org

Valley View 365U School Sites: Sarah Porzel

Childcare Director -

Valley View School District

Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 211

Email: sporzel@jolietymca.org

Jenna Duffels

Childcare Manager -

Valley View School District

Phone: (815) 267-800, ext. 232

Email: jduffels@jolietymca.org

BELIEVE IN YOUR POTENTIAL

Teen Achievers

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.

Watch for more details coming soon about our 2023 one-day college visits.

Youth Sports

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

Saturday, April 29

11:30-1:30 p.m. Free

Grab your friends and family for Healthy Kids Day! It will feature healthy interactive activities for the whole family! Get some exercise by participating in a Family Fitness class, join in a mini gardening demonstration, swim in our family pool, and more! Free and open to the community.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Demonstrations and activities

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Swim in the Family Pool

To learn more, please contact Anna Torres at (815) 782-0821 or via email at atorres@jolietymca.org.

LET’S CELEBRATE Host your child’s next birthday party at the Y!

SPRING YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES | Preschool, Grades K-6

Soccer | April 25-July 8

Preschool/Kindergarten

Introduces children to the game of soccer.

Grades 1-2

Players begin to learn more than just the basics of soccer

Grades 3-4*

A more competitive league for our older players.

Grades 5-6*

A more competitive league for our older players.

*Grades 3-6 may be combined.

Uniforms: All participants will receive a soccer t-shirt and socks for games.

Baseball | April 26-July 8

T-Ball

Age 4-Kindergarten

Cost:

Before February 27

$110/$220

February 28-April 3

$120/$240

After April 3

$130/$260

Games:

7 game season. Games begin May 19-20 and will be played on Friday evenings and Saturdays mornings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Practices:

Once per week, beginning the week of May 1

Introduces children to the game of baseball.

Coach Pitch

Grades 1-2

Players begin to hit pitches thrown by the coach, making the game even more fun and exciting!

Player Pitch

Grades 3-4 and 5-6*

Pinto Level Baseball is the next big step in baseball for your child.

*Grades 3-6 may be combined.

Uniforms: All participants will receive a baseball t-shirt and hat for games. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after April 3.

Cost:

Before February 27 $110/$220

February 28-April 3 $120/$240

After April 3 $130/$260

Games:

7 game season. Games begin May 19-20. Games will be played on Friday and Saturday evenings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

Practices:

Once per week, beginning the week of May 1

Preseason Clinics

Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Soccer participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is requested.

Preschool-Kindergarten

BASKETBALL SKILLS & SCRIMMAGE

Ages 6-9 SP1-SP2 $120/$240

Wed. 6-7 p.m.

Ages 10-14 SP1-SP2 $120/$240

Wed. 7-8 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL BEGINNER

Ages 7-12 SP1-SP2 $120/$240

Mon. 6-7 p.m.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Ages 8-11 SP1-SP2 $120/$240

Thu. 6:15-7:15 p.m.

YOUTH ALL SPORTS

Ages 8-12 SP1, SP2 $60/$120

Tue. 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Youth Dance

TINY DANCERS

Preseason Clinics

The Y will host a free preseason clinic for all league participants. Pre-registration is requested. T-Ball

Ages 2-3 SP1-SP2 $110/$220

Wed. 9:30-10 a.m.

DANCE BEGINNINGS

Ages 3-5 SP1-SP2 $110/$220

Tue. 10-10:45 a.m.

Sat. 12-12:45 p.m.

HIP HOP

Ages 6-9

SP1-SP2 $110/$220

Mon. 5:15-6 p.m.

PRE-BALLET 1 AND 2

Ages 4-6 SP1-SP2 $110/$220

Tue. 11-11:50 a.m.

Tue. 4:15-5 p.m.

BALLET LEVEL 1 TECHNIQUE

Ages 6-10 SP1-SP2 $125/$250

Tue. 5-6 p.m.

BALLET LEVEL 2 TECHNIQUE

Ages 8-12 SP1-SP2 $125/$250

Tue. 6:10-7:15 p.m.

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.

more information, please contact: Myles Turner, Sports Manager | mturner@jolietymca.org |

5 SWIM LESSON SESSIONS | ALL AGES

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $79/$158 PRICE AFTER DEADLINE: $86/$172

AMERICAN RED CROSS JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Ages: 11-15 $175/$350 Fri 4:30-5:30 p.m. Academy classes March 17 - May 26, Shadowing & In-services June 5 - August 13 Jr. Guard shirt, whistle and class materials included in registration.

Session Session Dates Weeks Early Bird Deadline Spring 1 March 13 - April 23 5 Monday, March 6 Spring 2 April 24 - May 28 5 Monday, April 17 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

30-minute weekly classes 45-minute weekly classes One lesson per week Early Bird Price S1, S2 $75/$150 Price After Deadline S1, S2 $82/$157

STAGE 7 SESSION DATES & FEES —

5 WEEK SWIM LESSON GRADUATE TRACK SESSIONS

HEALTHY HAPPENS HERE

Spring 1 March 13 - April 23

Monday, March 6

Spring 2 April 24 - May 28 Monday, April 17

*Children who pass into Stage 7 in the middle of a 10-week session can join for a pro-rated price!

Stage 7

Pre-Conditioning

Monday 7-8 p.m.

Wednesday 7-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m.

Saturday 10-11 a.m.

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 $19/$38

4 lesson package $76/$152

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 $18/$36

4 lesson package $72/$144

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 $28.25/$56.50

4 lesson package $117/$234

AGES 3 AND UP

Private, Semi-Private and Adaptive Swim lessons will be open for registration one week before the start of each session.

For more information, please contact Aquatics Manager Felicia Rezek at frezek@jolietymca.org. 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.

DID YOU KNOW …

All active JETS swimmers qualify as blue wristband swimmers, allowing them to swim in the deep end and go down the big slides without swim testing.

Edward-Elmhurst Health and the C.W. Avery Family YMCA are committed to and invested in the health and wellness of residents living in the communities we serve.

EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC

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.

SWIMMING FURTHER FASTER

JETS SPRING SWIM CLINIC

This is great opportunity to learn more about the JETS and to meet our team and coaching staff. Throughout the week, coaches will be evaluating swimmers for team placement.

A YMCA membership is not required to participate in the clinic. Spots for the team are limited. Clinic registration at a site does not guarantee practice site for the upcoming season.

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

Registration is underway! Cost: $25

MARCH 20-22

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

Ages 6-10 5-6 p.m.

Ages 11-17 6-7 p.m.

MARCH 21-23

Galowich Family YMCA

Ages 6-17 5-6 p.m.

To learn more about the JETS Swim Team, please contact: Dave Hedden, Director of Competitive Aquatics (815) 267-8600 | dhedden@jolietymca.org www.jetsyswimteam.org

FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Personal Training

ONE

INTRO-GARDEN

Ages 16 and Up SP1, SP2 $60/$120 Mon. 5-5:45 p.m.

Active Older Adults

FAB 50 ADVENTURES

Ages 50 and Up $13

Saturday, April 22 2:30-4:30 p.m.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Philip Lynch Theatre

FAB 50 SOCIAL HOUR

Ages 50 and Up S1, S2 Free Wed. 10:30 a.m.-Noon Join this social group that meets weekly for fun and fellowship.

FAB 50 BOWLERS

Ages 50 and Up Free

We will bowl 2 games and you can pay at the bowling alley. Pricing is $8 for two games without shoe rental, and $10 for two games with shoe rental each time you come!

Plainfield Lanes

15610 Joliet Road | Plainfield, IL 60544 Thu.

FAB 50 WALKERS

Ages 50 and Up SP1, SP2 Free Tue., Thu. 8:15-9 a.m. Come join us for an outdoor walk every Tuesday and Thursday. Program is weather permitting. Group will walk indoors in inclement weather.

For more information, contact Melissa Guarino, Senior Activities Coordinator at (815) 782-0815 or via email at mguarino@jolietymca.org

SPECIALTY FITNESS

Adult - TRX Suspension Training

Ages 16 and up

Wednesday 7-7:45 p.m. S1 S2 $55/$110

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.

STRUT Dance Class

Ages 18 and Up

Friday, April 7th $15/$20 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Learn simple, fun, and empowering choreography to one specific song. Led by a dance instructor, participants will learn as a dancer would in a Jazz Funk/ Hip Hop style. No previous experience needed! If you love to dance, have fun, and learn new moves, then this is the class for you. Strut your stuff…be confident in who you are!