STRONG COMMUNITIES START HERE Galowich Family YMCA SPRING 1 AND 2 SESSION PROGRAMS GALOWICH FAMILY YMCA
749 Houbolt Road | Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 744-3939 | www.jolietymca.org
SPRING 1 AND 2 Session Programs
Spring 1: March 11-April 21
Spring 2: April 22-May 26
Registration Begins: Facility Members: Saturday, February 10 Open Registration: Saturday, February 24
Registration Begins: Facility Members: Saturday, February 10 Open Registration: Saturday, April 6
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
Modified class schedule the week of March 25 (Spring Break) and the week of Memorial Day
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org • In person by visiting the Y • By phone by calling (815) 744-3939
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT There is a Y in Every Family FAMILY EVENTS
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!
St. Paddy’s Divin’ For Gold
All Ages Free Friday, March 15 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Members are invited to dive in anytime between 5 a.m.-7 p.m to collect “leprechaun gold” tokens from the depths of the pool. The tokens can then be exchanged for prizes. No registration is required. Members are encouraged to review the pool rules prior to participating.
Education and Fun
Youth Fitness and Sports Training
LEGO ADVENTURES Ages 4-6 SP1/SP2 $50/$100 Tue. 5:30-6:15 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS Ages 6-9 SP1/SP2 $50/$100 Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m. NO BAKE...IT’S A PIECE OF CAKE Ages 7-11 SP1 $50/$100 Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m. STEM STARS Ages 7-11 SP2 $50/$100 Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY Ages 4-5 SP1 $65/$130 Sat. 8:30-9:15 a.m. Ages 6-9 SP1 $65/$130 Sat. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Ages 10-14 SP1 $65/$130 Sat. 10:30-11:15 a.m. CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE Ages 4-6 SP1 $55/$110 Mon. 4:45-5:15 p.m. Ages 7-9 SP1 $55/$110 Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m. JUNIOR STRENGTH TRAINING Ages 9-12 SP1/SP2 $55/$110 Tue. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Hop Into Easter All Ages Free Friday, March 22 5-7 p.m. Bring your Easter basket and dress for the weather for an outdoor Easter Egg hunt along with games, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more! Registration is required.
LET’S CELEBRATE Host your child’s next birthday party at the Y! Pool Party: $250/$350 Inflatable Pool Party: $275/$375 Gym Party: $250/$350 NEW E-Sports Party: $275/$375
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KIDS’ NIGHT OUT Ages 4-13
To learn more, please contact Catie Wallis at (815) 782-0806 or via email at cwallis@jolietymca.org
$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. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required 48 hours in advance. Kids Night Out is open to non-members, so invite a friend!
NIFTY SWIFTIE PAR-TAY!
Friday, April 12 5:30-7:30 p.m.
SCHOOLS OUT BASH!
Friday, May 17 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS Ages 8-16 SP1/SP2 $200/$400 Five 60 minute lessons As Arranged To learn more, please contact: JC Wagner, Camp and Sports Director Email: jwagner@jolietymca.org
KIDS CORNER
AGES 6 MONTHS-9 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 - Thursday 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free for Facility Family Members
WHERE KIDS THRIVE
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE! Register for Kid Zone by May 6, and pay a $0 registration fee — a savings of $45.
and After School Kid Zone | Before Youth Enrichment Program
Please see next page for income-based pricing and financial assistance information. Apply for Financial Assistance and pay as little as $1 per month for Kid Zone. 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.
Program Hours: Monday -Friday, on school days Before School: 7 a.m. -Start of School After School: Dismissal -6 p.m. No PM care available on Early Dismissal Days. See Days Out Of School page for more information. The Galowich Family YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children onsite at the following schools:
JOLIET DISTRICT 86 • Culbertson Elementary School • Cunningham Elementary School • Eisenhower Academy (after care only - bused to Farragut Elementary) • Farragut Elementary School (after care only) • Jefferson Elementary School • Keith Elementary School • Marshall Elementary School (after care only)
TROY CCSD 30C The Galowich Family YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves select schools from Troy CCSD 30C. Troy Transportation provides bus service to the Kid Zone program site. • Heritage Trail Elementary School • Troy Middle School (after care only) • William B. Orenic Intermediate School (after care only) To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact: Tori Dutkiewicz Childcare and Teen REACH Director Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
• Pershing Elementary School (after care only) • Sanchez Elementary School • Sandburg Elementary School • Singleton Elementary School • Taft Elementary School • Thigpen Elementary School • Woodland Elementary School (after care only - bused to Keith Elementary)
ROCKDALE DISTRICT 84 • Rockdale School (after care only)
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on April 20 for Facility Members and on April 27 for Community Members. Contact Brooke Hall for current school year registration at bhall@jolietymca.org.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE 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.
Monthly Program Rates 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 Per Week Facility Member Pricing Before School Only After School Only Before and After School
$155 $195 $240
Community Member Pricing Before School Only $205 After School Only $245 Before and After School $290
3-5 Days Per Week Facility Member Pricing Before School Only After School Only Before and After School
$295 $340 $385
Community Member Pricing Before School Only $345 After School Only $390 Before and After School $435 Plus a one-time annual $45 non-refundable registration fee per family. Kid Zone monthly installment payments will be paid via automatic withdrawal from a checking account or debit/credit card. Participants may start attending Kid Zone four business days after the day registration is completed. There must be 10 registered students to run the program on-site at the elementary schools. After August 4, sites will be confirmed and families notified.
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY State Illinois State of of Illinois State of Illinois Department Human Services Department of of Human Services Department of Human Services
Child Care Financial Assistance
IMPORTANT PARENT COPAYMENT INFORMATION IMPORTANT PARENT COPAYMENT INFORMATION IMPORTANT PARENT COPAYMENT INFORMATION
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At the Y, we believe that no one should be denied access to YMCA child care programs based on their inability to pay. Ensuring Your provider will tell you when pay the parent co-payment, each week or once a month. Your provider tell you when to to pay the parent co-payment, each week once a month. Your provider willwill tell you when to pay the parent co-payment, each week or or once a month. access for all, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) funds are accepted and financial assistance is also available. If have you have more than one provider, only one provider will be assigned collect the parent co-payment. The amount of If you have more than one provider, only one provider be assigned to to collect parent co-payment. The amount thethe If you more than one provider, only one provider willwill be assigned to collect thethe parent co-payment. The amount of of the parent co-payment will be shown on the Approval Notice for the provider assigned collect the parent co-payment. The parent co-payment be shown the Approval Notice the provider assigned to to collect parent co-payment. The parent co-payment willwill be shown on on the Approval Notice forfor the provider assigned to collect thethe parent co-payment. The Approval Notice will show ifprovider the provider not assigned collect the parent co-payment. Approval Notice show if the provider is is not assigned to to collect parent co-payment. Approval Notice willwill show if the is not assigned to collect thethe parent co-payment.
The amount your parent co-payment is based on gross monthly income and family size. The amount of of your parent co-payment is ASSISTANCE based gross monthly income and family size. The amount of your parent co-payment is based on on gross monthly income and family size. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL TODAY
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The parent co-payment amounts are listed below. Ifthe all the children care are school age and approved for part day care for any The parent co-payment amounts listed below. If all the children in in care school age and approved part day care any The parent co-payment amounts areare listed below. If all children in care areare school age and approved forfor part day care forfor any month September through May, the amount the parent co-payment will be reduced by one-half for that month (See “Co-Pay month September through May, amount of of the parent co-payment be reduced one-half that month (See “Co-Pay month September through May, thethe amount of the parent co-payment willwill be reduced by by one-half forfor that month (See “Co-Pay Indicator B” below). Indicator below). Indicator B” B” below).
Check your eligibility for IDHS assistance by viewing the tables below:
Effective July 1, 2023 - TABLE A
Maximum Monthly Income and Monthly Co-Pay by Family Size and Income Level at Time of New Application. Maximum Monthly Income and Monthly Co-Pay Family Size and Income Level Time New Application. Maximum Monthly Income and Monthly Co-Pay byby Family Size and Income Level at at Time of of New Application.
Maximum Monthly Income and Monthly Co-Pay by Family Size
Family Size Family Size Family Size 2 22
Family Size Family Size Family Size 3 33
Family Size 5
Family Size Family Size Family Size 4 44
Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Income Monthly Co-Pay Income Monthly Co-Pay - 1,643 - 1,643 $0$0 -$0 1,643 1,644 - 1,808 1,644 - 1,808 1,644 - 1,808 1,809 - 1,972 1,809 - 1,972 1,809 - 1,972 1,973 - 2,136 1,973 - 2,136 1,973 - 2,136 2,137 2,301 2,137 - -2,301 2,137 - 2,301 2,302 - 2,465 2,302 - 2,465 2,302 - 2,465 2,466 - 2,629 2,466 - 2,629 2,466 - 2,629 2,630 - 2,794 2,630 - 2,794 2,630 - 2,794 2,795 - 2,958 2,795 2,958 2,795 - 2,958 2,959 - 3,122 2,959 - 3,122 2,959 - 3,122 3,123 - 3,287 3,123 - 3,287 3,123 - 3,287 3,288 - 3,451 3,288 - 3,451 3,288 - 3,451 3,452 - 3,615 3,452 - 3,615 3,452 - 3,615 3,616 - 3,698 3,616 - 3,698 3,616 - 3,698
$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 38.00 38.00 38.00 62.00 62.00 62.00 89.00 89.00 89.00 119.00 119.00 119.00 153.00 153.00 153.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 201.00 201.00 201.00 213.00 213.00 213.00 224.00 224.00 224.00 236.00 236.00 236.00 247.00 247.00 247.00 256.00 256.00 256.00
- 2,072 - 2,072 $0$0-$0 2,072 2,073 - 2,279 2,073 - 2,279 2,073 - 2,279 2,280 - 2,486 2,280 - 2,486 2,280 - 2,486 2,487 - 2,693 2,487 2,693 2,487 - 2,693 2,694 - 2,900 2,694 - 2,900 2,694 - 2,900 2,901 - 3,108 2,901 - 3,108 2,901 - 3,108 3,109 - 3,315 3,109 - 3,315 3,109 - 3,315 3,316 - 3,522 3,316 - 3,522 3,316 - 3,522 3.523 - 3,729 3.523 3,729 3.523 - 3,729 3,730 - 3,936 3,730 - 3,936 3,730 - 3,936 3,937 - 4,143 3,937 - 4,143 3,937 - 4,143 4,144 - 4,351 4,144 - 4,351 4,144 - 4,351 4,352 - 4,558 4,352 - 4,558 4,352 - 4,558 4,559 - 4,661 4,559- 4,661 - 4,661 4,559
$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 48.00 48.00 48.00 78.00 78.00 78.00 112.00 112.00 112.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 193.00 193.00 193.00 239.00 239.00 239.00 254.00 254.00 254.00 268.00 268.00 268.00 283.00 283.00 283.00 297.00 297.00 297.00 312.00 312.00 312.00 323.00 323.00 323.00
- 2,500 - 2,500 $0$0-$0 2,500 2,501 - 2,750 2,501 - 2,750 2,501 - 2,750 2,751 - 3,000 2,751 - 3,000 2,751 - 3,000 3,001 - 3,250 3,001 3,250 3,001 - 3,250 3,251 - 3,500 3,251 - 3,500 3,251 - 3,500 3,501 - 3,750 3,501 - 3,750 3,501 - 3,750 3,751 - 4,000 3,751 - 4,000 3,751 - 4,000 4,001 - 4,250 4,001 - 4,250 4,001 - 4,250 4,251 - 4,500 4,251 4,500 4,251 - 4,500 4,501 - 4,750 4,501 - 4,750 4,501 - 4,750 4,751 - 5,000 4,751 - 5,000 4,751 - 5,000 5,001 - 5,250 5,001 - 5,250 5,001 - 5,250 5,251 - 5,500 5,251 - 5,500 5,251 - 5,500 5,501 - 5,625 5,501- 5,625 - 5,625 5,501
$1.00 $1.00 $1.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 58.00 58.00 58.00 94.00 94.00 94.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 181.00 181.00 181.00 233.00 233.00 233.00 289.00 289.00 289.00 306.00 306.00 306.00 324.00 324.00 324.00 341.00 341.00 341.00 359.00 359.00 359.00 376.00 376.00 376.00 389.00 389.00 389.00
Income can extend to the following ranges the time of Redetermination and qualify a new 12-month eligibility period Income can extend the following ranges at at the time Redetermination and qualify a new 12-month eligibility period Income can extend to to the following ranges at the time of of Redetermination and qualify forfor afor new 12-month eligibility period
Family Size Family Size 3 Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size 2 22 Family Size Size 4 44 To be eligible, you must live in Illinois, be employed or3in3school, have childrenFamily under 13 that need Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Income Monthly Co-Pay care, and fall within theCo-Pay household income levels listed.
Family S
Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay $0 - 2,928 2,929 - 3,221 3,222 - 3,514 3,515 - 3,807 3,808 - 4,100 4,101 - 4,393 4,394 - 4,685 4,686 - 4,978 4,979 - 5,271 5,272 - 5,564 5,565 - 5,857 5,858 - 6,150 6,151 - 6,442 6,443 - 6,589
$1.00 31.00 67.00 110.00 158.00 212.00 272.00 338.00 359.00 379.00 400.00 420.00 441.00 456.00
Monthly Income M $0 - 3,357 3,358 - 3,692 3,693 - 4,028 4,029 - 4,364 4,365 - 4,699 4,700 - 5,035 5,036 - 5,371 5,372 - 5,706 5,707 - 6,042 6,043 - 6,378 6,379 - 6,713 6,714 - 7,049 7,050 - 7,385 7,386 - 7,553
Income can extend to the following ran Tables last updated, July 2023and qualify for a new 12-m $262.00 $4,662 $330.00 $5,626 $398.00 $3,699 - 3,780 $4,662 - 4,765 $5,626 - 5,750 $262.00 $330.00 $398.00 $3,699 - 3,780 $4,662 - 4,765 $5,626 - 5,750 $262.00 $330.00 $398.00 $3,699 - 3,780 - 4,765 - 5,750 Family Size 5 Family S 270.00 341.00 411.00 3,781 - 3,944 4,766 - 4,972 5,751 - 6,000 270.00 341.00 411.00 3,781 - 3,944 4,766 - 4,972 5,751 - 6,000 270.00 341.00 411.00 3,781 - 3,944 4,766 - 4,972 5,751 - 6,000 282.00 355.00 429.00 3,945 - 4,108 4,973 - 5,179 6,001 - 6,250 282.00 355.00 429.00 3,945 - 4,108 4,973 - 5,179 6,001 - 6,250 Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income M 282.00 355.00 429.00 3,945 4,108 4,973 5,179 6,001 6,250 If your family size is larger293.00 than five, you can- 5,386 check your eligibility for assistance through IDHS by visiting: 293.00 370.00 446.00 4,109 - 4,273 5,180 - 5,386 6,251 - 6,500 370.00 446.00 4,109 - 4,273 5,180 6,251 - 6,500 293.00 370.00 446.00 4,109 - 4,273 5,180 - 5,386 6,251 - 6,500 $7,554 - 7,720 305.00 384.00 464.00 4,274 - 4,437 5,387 - 5,594 6,501 - 6,750 305.00 384.00 464.00 4,274 - 4,437 5,387 - 5,594 6,501 - 6,750 $6,590 - 6,735 $466.00 305.00 384.00 464.00 4,274 - 4,437 5,387 - 5,594 6,501 - 6,750 www.dhs.state.il.us/applications/childcareeligcalc/eligcalc.html 314.00 395.00 477.00 4,438 - 4,519 5,595 - 5,697 6,751 - 6,875 314.00 395.00 477.00 4,438 - 4,519 5,595 - 5,697 6,751 - 6,875 7,721 - 8,056 314.00 395.00 477.00 4,438 - 4,519 5,595 - 5,697 6,751 - 6,875 6,736 - 7,028 482.00 8,057 - 8,392 Family Income in the following ranges the time of redetermination will result in a 3-month eligibility extension, known 7,029 - 7,321 a Child 502.00 Family Income inqualify the following ranges atat the time of redetermination will result in a 3-month eligibility extension, known Family Income in the following ranges at the time of redetermination will result in a 3-month eligibility extension, known asasas Families that for assistance through IDHS will be directed to visit www.childcarehelp.com to download Care a Graduated Phase Out for more information, see CCAP Policy 02.03.01 https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=10568 a Graduated Phase Out for more information, CCAP Policy 02.03.01 https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=10568 a Graduated Phase Out for more information, seesee CCAP Policy 02.03.01 https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=10568 7,322 - 7,614 523.00 8,393 - 8,727 Assistance Program (CCAP) application.Family Please bring your completedFamily application to the YMCA to have signed before543.00 7,615 it- 7,907 8,728 - 9,063 Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size Family Size 2 22 Size 3 33 Size 4 44 7,908 - 8,053 559.00 9,064 - 9,231 submitting it to your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency. Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay $4,520 - 5,113 $314.00 $5,698 $5,698 - 6,316 $395.00 $6,876 $6,876 - 7,519 $477.00 $4,520 - 5,113 $314.00 $5,698 - 6,316 $395.00 $6,876 - 7,519 $477.00 $4,520 - 5,113 $314.00 - 6,316 $395.00 - 7,519 $477.00 Family Income in the following ranges at the time of extension, known as a Graduated Phase Out for Completed applications may be submitted via email at assistance@childcarehelp.com, by mail, or in person: IL444-3455B (R-05-23) Important Parent Copayment Information IL444-3455B (R-05-23) Important Parent Copayment Information IL444-3455B (R-05-23) Important Parent Copayment Information Page 1 of Page 1 of 66 Page 1 of 6 https://www.dhs.state.il.us Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois -0Copies Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois -0Copies Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois -0- Copies
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Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Administrative Office 801 North Larkin Avenue, Suite 202 Joliet, Illinois 60435
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Monthly Income Monthly Co-Pay $8,054 - 8,722
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Monthly Income M $9,232 - 9,925
Applications can be left in the blue drop box located outside of the CCR&R building. 4.
Upon being approved for assistance, you will receive an approval letter from IDHS. Please bring that letter to the Y when registering your children for a YMCA child care program.
Please note: If your family is not approved for funding through IDHS, assistance may be available through the YMCA’s financial IL444-3455B (R-05-23) Important Parent assistance fund. To learn more, please contact the Child Care Director at your local YMCA branch. Families will be required to Copayment Information Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois -0- Copi submit a copy of their IDHS denial letter when applying for assistance through the YMCA.
AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Joliet/Minooka/Rockdale/Troy School Districts The Galowich Family YMCA offers programs for children when school is not in session. Whether it’s an Institute Day or Holiday Break, your child is invited to join the Y and kids from all of our Kid Zone and Teen REACH sites for days full of fun and adventure. Children, in grades K-8, may be dropped off at the Galowich Family Y as early as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. All participants should dress for the weather, bring a sack lunch, a drink, snacks, swimsuit and a towel. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Fees are non-refundable. Registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the day off school. 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. Registration is now underway for February 2024 through April 2024. FEES Facility Members: $42 Community Members: $57
TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE CONTACT: Tori Dutkiewicz Childcare and Teen REACH Director Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
REMAINIG DAYS OFF SCHOOL FOR 2023-2024 J = Joliet M = Minooka R = Rockdale T = Troy March 22 T March 25-29 All Districts April 1
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SUMMER’S COOLER AT THE YMCA Teen REACH Camp
SUMMER DAY CAMP Kids love us— and their parents do too!
At the Y, we provide safe, affordable, and fun camps for youth 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.
This summer, the Y will be offering a FREE summer day camp program for grades 6-8 in Joliet and the surrounding communities. At Teen REACH Camp, students will learn to respect themselves and others, work out their differences, and discover the value of true friendship. Campers will also enjoy up to 10 weeks of summer fun full of swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, field trips, and more.
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!
To learn more about YMCA Teen REACH Summer Camp, please contact:
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Tori Dutkiewicz Childcare and Teen REACH Director Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
REGISTER BY MARCH 25 AND SAVE $45! Registration opens for Facility Members on March 9. Registration opens for Community Members on March 16. For more information, please contact: JC Wagner, Camp and Sports Director Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317 Email: jwagner@jolietymca.org CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
EXCITING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS
INNOVATION CENTER
Kids, ages 10 and up, are invited to check out our Innovation Center, which features a healthy eating kitchen, 3D printers, a sewing machine, and additional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) equipment.
Ages 9-14 6:30-7:45 p.m.
PAINT-A-PALOOZA! Ages 9-14 Mon. MOSAIC MAYHEM Ages 9-14 Mon. CODING PLAYGROUND Ages 9-14 Tue. ROBO CODE Ages 9-14 Thu. 3D PRINTING Ages 9-14 Thu.
NEURODOODLE MEDITATION MARCH 20 Neurodoodles is a creative method that helps you solve problems, relax, and connect your inner and outer worlds. Creativity is welcome!
SP1 $60/$120 6:30-7:15 p.m. SP2 $60/$120 6:30-7:15 p.m. SP1 $60/$120 6:30-7:15 p.m. SP1 $60/$120 6:30-7:15 p.m. SP2 $60/$120 6:30-7:15 p.m.
FAMILY WELLNESS Bucket List Challenge
Ages 4 and Up Free March 18-31 Grab your family and let’s make it a Spring to remember with the Y! Check off at least 10 items on your list and return your list by March 31st for a chance to win!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY
FAMILY FITNESS EVENTS 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
THROWBACK PARTY Friday, May 10 6 and Up Join our Throwback Party and dance the decades! This is a fun, low impact dance fitness party that will take you on a journey in time through music and moves! To learn more, please contact Health and Wellness Director Alissa Koenig at akoenig@jolietymca.org or (815) 744-3939, ext. 335.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
$10/$20
Express yourself and join the YMCA for a workshop in our Innovation Center.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING Ages 11-15 3/26-3/27 $80/$160 Tue.-Wed. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants in this class will learn the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care to infant and school age children in the absence of parents. Emphasis will be placed on safety and safe play, first aid and developing skills in leadership and professionalism. Each participant will take home their own training manual and materials. Participants should bring a lunch.
Chillaxin’ at the Y Chill out and relax in the Innovation Center for FREE. Tuesday - Thursday 5-7:30 p.m.
3D PRINT IT APRIL 10 Have you ever wondered how a 3D printer works? Sign up for this workshop and learn all about the 3D printer and make your own cool creation as well! WOVEN WORKS APRIL 17 Participants will create a landscape using yarn and techniques similar to what the Huichol of Mexico used and are still using. Children will learn by watching demonstrations and with guidance from their art instructor will create yarn landscapes. Creativity is welcome!
NEW!
E-SPORTS BIRTHDAY PARTIES NOW AVAILABLE! To learn more, please contact Catie Wallis at (815) 782-0806 or via email at cwallis@jolietymca.org
HEALTHY KIDS DAY Friday, April 19 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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FREE AN OPEN TO TD COMMUNITHE Y.
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 youth program demonstration, swim in our pool, and more! Free and open to the community.
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AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES Teen REACH
After School Youth Enrichment Program CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Teen REACH (Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope) is a FREE after school program offered in partnership with Joliet Public School District 86. Hosted at the district’s four junior high schools, Teen REACH programming incorporates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and includes a resourcerich curriculum that provides students with academic support, life skills education, recreational opportunities, mentorship, STEM, and service learning activities. PROGRAM HOURS Monday through Friday, on school days, from dismissal until 6 p.m. Program will not run on early dismissal days.
BELIEVE IN YOUR POTENTIAL
PROGRAM LOCATIONS Dirksen Junior High School 203 S. Midland Avenue, Joliet Gompers Junior High School 1501 Copperfield Avenue, Joliet Hufford Junior High School 1125 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet Washington Junior High School 402 Richards Street, Joliet
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Stop by the Membership Desk and pick up a 2024 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.
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 2024 one-day college visits. The Greater Joliet Area YMCA’S Teen Achievers program is offered on site at the following area high schools: • Joliet Central High School • Joliet West High School • Lockport Township High School • Plainfield Academy • Plainfield Central High School • Plainfield East High School • Plainfield North High School • Plainfield South High School
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SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE ALL AGES
Aquatics Sign up for both and receive $5 off each.
Session
Session Dates
Early Bird Deadline
Spring 1
March 11-April 21
Tuesday, March 4
Spring 2
April 22-May 26
Monday, April 15
Swim Stages
Early Bird Price
Price After Deadline
Parent-Child, Pre-School, Youth, Teen/Adult
SP1/SP2 $52/$104
SP1/SP2 $59/$111
Pre-Conditioning
SP1/SP2 $49/$98
SP1/SP2 $56/$105
Conditioning
SP1/SP2 $75/$150
SP1/SP2 $80/$157
HOMESCHOOL GYM CLASSES Ages 4-14 SP1/SP2 $55/$110 Thu. 10-10:45am HOMESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Ages 4-14 SP1/SP2 $52/$104 Thu. 11-12 p.m. TEEN/AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING Ages 15 and Up 3/11-3/13 $235/$260 Mon./Tue./Wed. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED TRAINING Ages 12 and Up 3/20 $50/$75 Wed. 5-8 p.m.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
WEEKLY CLASSES:
One lesson per week SPRING 1 & 2: Early Bird Price Price After Deadline
$49/$98 $56/$105
Parent-Child Swim Lesson Stage Age Range
A
B
Pre-School 1
2
6 mo-2
2-5
3-5
3-5
X
X
X
X
3
3-5
Youth 4
3-5
1
2
3
Teen/Adult 4
Basics
Advance
X
X
X
X
X
6-12
6-12
6-14
6-14
5:25-5:55 p.m.
X
X
X
X
6-6:30 p.m.
X
X
X*
X*
X
X
5
6
6-14
6-14
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
12-up
12-up
Monday 4:50-5:20 p.m.
Tuesday 4:50-5:20 p.m.
X*
X*
5:25-5:55 p.m. 6-6:30 p.m.
X*
X*
4:50-5:20 p.m.
X
X
5:25-5:55 p.m.
X
X
X
Wednesday
6-6:30 p.m.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X
Thursday 4:50-5:20 p.m.
X
5:25-5:55 p.m. 6-6:30 p.m.
X
X X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Saturday 9:30-10:00 a.m. 10:05-10:35 a.m. 10:40-11:10 a.m.
X X
X
X
X
* Swim lessons offered in Spanish / Clases de natación ofrecidas en español. The Galowich Family YMCA reserves the right to adjust swim lesson schedules based on enrollment.
X
X X
X
SWIM LESSON GRADUATE TRACKS | STAGE 7 Session
Session Dates
Early Bird Deadline
Spring 1
March 11-April 21
Tuesday, March 4
Spring 2
April 22-May 26
Monday, April 15
Pre-Conditioning Monday Tuesday
Conditioning
6-6:30 p.m. 5:25-6:25 p.m.
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DID YOU KNOW …
All active JETS swimmers qualify as blue wristband swimmers, allowing them to swim in the deep end without swim testing. Be sure to pick up your blue wristband by visiting the Membership Desk during your next visit.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
ADAPTIVE 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 4 lesson package $105/$210
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 4 lesson package $75/$150
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 4 lesson package $63/$126
Private, Semi-Private and Adaptive Swim lessons may be requested online. Participants will be called from the list as instructors have lesson availability. Questions can be directed to: Aquatics Director Catie Wallis at (815) 782-0806 or via email at cwallis@jolietymca.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!
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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.
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REGISTRATION OPENS Facility Members on Febuary 10 Community Members on Febuary 24 MARCH 18-20 C.W. Avery Family YMCA Ages 6-10 5-6 p.m. Ages 11-17 6-7 p.m.
Cost: $25
MARCH 19-21 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 ADULT SOFTBALL CO-ED RECREATION LEAGUE Ages 18 and Up $550/$650 Saturdays April 6 - May 18 Dig out those balls and bats, because it’s time for a spring season of co-ed softball. This is a non-sanctioned, recreational league; one umpire will be provided. Players will play 6 games, a single-elimination tournament and tournament championship t-shirts will be provided for the winning team. Price is per team and one member on the team must be a YMCA Facility member.
Active Adults FAB 50 CRAFTERS ST PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT Ages 50 and Up 3/13 Free Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m. FAB 50 POTLUCKS POTLUCK AND TRIVIA Ages 50 and Up 4/10 Free Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m. FAB 50 SPRING FLING Ages 50 and Up 5/17 $15 Fri. 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
PERSONAL TRAINING One on One Personal Training Packages | Ages 16 and up Sessions 60 minute 60 minute 30 minute (price per session) 1 $50/$75 $50/$75 $40/$60 4 $184/$276 $46/$69 $140/$210 8 $360/540 $45/$67.50 $272/$408 12 $492/$738 $41/$61.50 $396/$594
30 minute (price per session) $40/$60 $35/$52.50 $34/$51 $33/$49.50
Group Of Two Personal Training Packages | Ages 16 and up | Prices are per person. Sessions 60 minute 60 minute 30 minute 30 minute (price per session) (price per session) 1 $45/$68 $45/$68 $32/$48 $32/$48 4 $160/$240 $40/$60 $108/$162 $27/$40.50 8 $240/$360 $30/$45 $200/$300 $25/$37.50 12 $348/$522 $29/$43.50 $288/$432 $24/$36
Larger Personal Training packages and flexible payment plans available on packages of 12 or more. To learn more about Wellness programs, please contact: Alissa Koenig Health and Wellness Director (815) 744-3939, ext. 335 akoenig@jolietymca.org
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.
FITSTART 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 program is for you! The Y’s FitStart program offers guidance, knowledge, and motivation to help you lead a healthier lifestyle and become more physically active. Throughout this program, which runs 8 to 12 weeks, you’ll meet with a Fit Coach up to four times, develop a fitness plan, and set goals to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Get started today! PART 1: GETTING STARTED AND BASELINE TESTS During this opening session we will assess your current fitness level, set goals, get body composition (if requested), and complete our Fit Start questionnaire. You will have the opportunity to get set up on the Y on the Go app and begin orientation on any cardiovascular equipment that interests you.
Available to first time personal training clients only.
PART 2: GETTING YOUR HEART PUMPING This 20 minute session will further introduce the cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and bikes, and add more pieces of equipment based on your fitness goals.
PART 3: GETTING STRONGER The third session will introduce the strength equipment for a basic circuit workout and add more pieces of equipment based on your fitness goals. PART 4: TAKING THE NEXT STEPS In this closing session, we will review and answer any additional questions on the cardio or strength equipment, Group Fitness and Personal Training options.
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GALOWICH FAMILY YMCA 749 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 744-3939 www.jolietymca.org