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
Youth Wellness
HOMESCHOOL GYM
Ages 4-14
WI1, WI2 $60/$120
Thu. 10-10:45 a.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE
Ages 7-12 WI1, WI2 $62/$124
Mon. 6-6:45 p.m.
JUNIOR STRENGTH TRAINING
Ages 9-14
WI1, WI2 $60/$120 Tue. 5-5:45 p.m.
SPRING YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Youth NFL Youth Flag Football REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY
PIZZA AND DODGEBALL
Ages 10-14
$20/$40
Friday, January 24 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Grab your friends and enjoy a night of pizza and dodgeball.
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 8:15-10:15 a.m.
Cost: Free for Facility Family Members
Winter 2: February 3-March 9 5 weeks of programming
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: November 30
Open Registration: January 18
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• In person by visiting the Y
• By phone by calling (815) 744-3939
THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY FAMILY EVENTS
LET’S CELEBRATE
Host your child’s next birthday party at the Y!
Pool Party: $325/$450
Gym Party: $325/$450
To learn more, please contact Tracy Wrase at (815) 782-0808 or via email at twrase@jolietymca.org
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Ages 4-9 $20/$40 Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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! Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance. Kids Night Out is open to everyone- both Facility Members and Community Members- so bring a friend!
WINTER PAJAMA PARTY Friday, January 10
VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
Friday, February 7
SHAMROCK PARTY Friday, March 7
Open to all ages
Pre-registration is required, but the event is free and open to the community - so bring a friend along!
FAMILY BINGO
FRIDAY, FEBUARY 28
6-7:30 P.M. FREE
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! Come join us for fun Disney Bingo.
VIP AND ME
VIP and Me is the perfect opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers to bond with the very important people in their lives! Parents/Guardians will participate in these programs.
GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION
Ages 2-5 2/3 $10/$20 Mon. 10-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a Groundhog Day celebration! We will read a book about Groundhog’s Day and then do activities/crafts related to groundhogs. You’ll be able to bring home all of your creations! We will have some time for play time as well.
CLOVER CREATE WITH ME!
Ages 2-5 3/6 $10/$20 Thu. 9-10 a.m.
Bring your favorite adult with and create a few clover creations for St. Patrick’s Day! We will read a book and then have a few clover crafts to create and bring home. Adult will need to stay.
DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY
Ages 2-5 3/6 $10/$20 Thu. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the famous author everyone loves Dr. Seuss! For the hour long VIP and me we will working on Dr. Seuss’ crafts and read a few of Dr.Seuss’ books. Parents are asked to please stay for this event.
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.
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. Kid Zone registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on April 12 for Facility Members and on April 19 for Community Members.
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact Before & After Care Director Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
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.
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.
Facility Members: $44
Community Members: $59
To learn more, please contact Before & After Care Director Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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. CLICK
Plus they get to...
• Make new friends
• Get messy
• Learn funny songs
• Have lots of FUN
Registration begins March 8 for Facility Members and March 15 for Community Members.
FAMILY FUN HAPPENS HERE
Friday Family Fitness
ZUMBA GLOW PARTY
January 17
Ages 6 and Up 6-7 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the Zumba DANCE GLOW PARTY! Light up the night as we DANCE & give back! Please bring nonperishable items to help give back!
CIRCL MOBILITY EXPERIENCE
February 21
Ages 18 and Up
6-7 p.m.
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a busy parent, or a 9-5er, CIRCL Mobility helps you release stress, restore your range of motion, and renew your ability to move better, longer.
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
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Child Care Financial Assistance
At the Y, we believe that no one should be denied access to YMCA child care programs based on their inability to pay. Ensuring access for all, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) funds are accepted and financial assistance is also available.
If
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TODAY
1. Check your eligibility for IDHS assistance by viewing the tables below:
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If your family size is larger than five, you can check your eligibility for assistance through IDHS by visiting: www.dhs.state.il.us/applications/childcareeligcalc/eligcalc.html
3. Families that qualify for assistance through IDHS will be directed to visit www.childcarehelp.com to download a Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) application. Please bring your completed application to the YMCA to have it signed before submitting it your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency.
Completed applications may be submitted via email at assistance@childcarehelp.com, by mail, or in person: Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Administrative Office 801 North Larkin Avenue, Suite 202 Joliet, Illinois 60435
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 assistance fund. To learn more, please contact the Child Care Director at your local YMCA branch. Families will be required to submit a copy of their IDHS denial letter when applying for assistance through the YMCA.
EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S INNOVATORS
Kids, ages 9 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.
PAINT-A-PALOOZA!
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Ages 9-14
WI1 $48/$96 Mon. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
PAINT-A-PALOOZA!
MULTIMEDIA ASSEMBLAGES
Ages 9-14
WI2 $60/$120 Mon. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
DIY CREATIONS TEEN CREATORS
Ages 11-14
WI2 $65/$130 Tue. 6-7 p.m.
CODING LET’S CODE IT - BEGINNER
Ages 9-14
WI2 $60/$120 Thu. 6-6:45 p.m.
WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS
Ages 8-17 $10/$20 6:30-7:30 p.m.
NEON NIGHT JANUARY 8
Participants will create neon glow paintings under UV black lights during the hour-long workshop.
FLOW PAINTINGS FEBRUARY 12
Participants will create acrylic flow paintings. Flow paintings are an experimental art form that uses runny acrylic paints to create organic shapes and forms on a canvas.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING
Ages 11-15
2/17 $85/$170 Mon. 10 a.m.-2 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.
AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Teen REACH
After School Youth Enrichment Program
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 resource-rich curriculum that provides students with academic support, life skills education, recreational opportunities, mentorship, STEM, and service learning activities.
Program Hours
Chillaxin’ at the Y
Chill out and relax at the Innovation Center. Tuesday - Thursday 5-7:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, on school days, from dismissal until 6 p.m. Program will not run on early dismissal days. See Days Out Of School page for more information CLICK
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.
Teen Achievers Workshop
EXPLORING A CAREER IN THE SKILLED TRADES
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.
SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE
Session Session Dates
Winter 1 January 6 - February 2
Winter 2 February 3 - March 9
Swim Stages Early Bird Price
Parent-Child, Pre-School, Youth, Teen/Adult
Pre-Conditioning
Conditioning
W1 $44/$88 W2 $55/$110
W1 $63/$126 W2 $79/$158
W1 $63/$126 W2 $79/$158
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
Early Bird Deadline
Aquatics
HOME SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
Ages 4-14 WI1, WI2 $55/$110 Thu. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING
Ages 15 and Up 1/9-1/11 $250/$300 Thu.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Price After Deadline
W1 $51/104
W2 $62/$124
W1 $70/$133 W2 $86/$112
W1 $70/$133
W2 $86/$165
10:40-11:10
* 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.
NATIONAL BOY AND GIRL SCOUT SWIM TEST DAY!
Ages 5-18 3/8 $4/$8 Sat. 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
All troop members are invited to be swim tested for their beginner and advance annual classification swim test.
SWIM LESSON GRADUATE TRACKS | STAGE 7
Session Session Dates
Winter 1
January 6 - February 2 Monday, December 30
Winter 2 February 3 - March 9 Monday, January 27
FIT4U
Monday 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday 5:25-6:25 p.m.
REGISTER, CLICK HERE
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
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 4 lesson package $110/$220
REQUEST FORM, CLICK HERE
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.
Free for Facility Members!
$68/$136
30 minutes each As arranged 4 lesson package
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.
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
30 minutes each As arranged 4 lesson package
$85/$170
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
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 TRAINING
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.
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
INTRO TO PICKLEBALL
All Ages WI1, WI2 $0/$5 Tue. 10:15-11:45 a.m.
All Ages WI1, WI2 $0/$5 Fri. 10:15-11:45 a.m
BRUNCH BUNCH
VIVA LA BRUNCH
Ages 18 and Up 3/7 Free Fri. 10-11 a.m.
Join us for our Brunch Bunch, where our Y members are invited to bring their favorite brunch dish and converse. Come and contribute to the spread, while experiencing the warmth of building friendships.
Active Agers
FAB 50 CRAFTERS: WINTER CRAFT
Ages 50 and Up 1/8 Free Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
FAB 50 POTLUCKS: HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, VALENTINE’S POTLUCK
Ages 50 and Up 2/12 Free Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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.
PERSONAL TRAINING
One on One Personal Training Packages | Ages 16 and up
Group Of Two Personal Training Packages | Ages 16 and up | Prices are per person.
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
YMCA GALA
Saturday, February 22, 2025 6 p.m. - Midnight Bolingbrook Golf Club
the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund
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!