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 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Tue. 10-11 a.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Tue. 9-10 a.m.
HOMESCHOOL ART
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Thu. 10-11 a.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Thu. 9-10 a.m.
TERRIFIC THREES AND FOURS
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $52/$104 Thu. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
STORY ART
Ages 3-5
WI1,WI2 $52/$104 Mon. 10:30-11:15 a.m.
BOOK AND COOK
Ages 3-5
WI1,WI2 $52/$104 Wed. 5-5:45 p.m.
BUDDING ARTISTS
Ages 5-9
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) 513-8080
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Ages 4-12 $20/$40 Friday 5:30-8 p.m.
Are you looking for something fun to do on a Friday night with your Y friends? Kids Night Out is your answer! Kids, ages 4-12, are invited to come to the Y for night of fun. Activities include a movie, games, and crafts. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required 48 hours in advance.
Winter Pajama Party | January 10
Friendship Friday | February 7
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is a Y
WI1,WI2 $52/$104
Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Ages 6-14
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Wed. 6-7 p.m.
MAD SCIENTISTS
Ages 8-12
WI1,WI2 $52/$104
Wed. 5:15-6 p.m.
TWEEN DIY
Ages 11-18 1/23, 2/20 $65/$130
Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
in Every Family FAMILY EVENTS
Open to all ages UN-BIRTHDAY PARTY Friday, Febuary 21 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 and testing your trivia knowledge! All attendees must be registered.
WHERE KIDS CAN BE KIDS
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
Monday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m.-Noon Cost: Free for Facility Family Members
ACTIVITY CENTER
Ages 7 and Up
The Supervised Activity Center is available during designated hours for YMCA Facility Members and guests.
Monday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m.-Noon
Youth Sports
PARENT/TOT GYM JAM
Ages 2-3
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Fri. 10-10:45 a.m.
PRESCHOOL SPORTS
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $60/$130
Mon. 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Tue. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
PILLOW HOCKEY
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Wed. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
JUNIOR BASKETBALL
Ages 3-4
WI1,WI2 $65/$130
Thu. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
ALL SPORTS
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FLOOR HOCKEY
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
3-8
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL SKILLS & SCRIMMAGE
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Thu. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
HOMESCHOOL PE
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Tue. 9-10 a.m.
Gr K-2
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Thu. 9-10 a.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Tue. 10-11 a.m.
Gr 3-8
WI1,WI2 $70/$140
Thu. 10-11 a.m.
GET YOUR GAME
ON Spring Youth Sports Leagues
T-Ball Tots Ages: 3-4 years old
T-Ball Ages: 5-6 years old
Pinto Baseball Ages: 7-8 years old
Girls Softball Ages: 6-8 years old
Mustang Baseball Ages: 9-10 years old
REGISTRATION DATES COMING SOON
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.
Plus they get to...
• Make new friends
• Get messy
• Learn funny songs
• Have lots of FUN
Registration begins March 8 for Facility Members.
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS at the Y!
Including basketball, football, soccer and much more!
Registration begins March 8 for Facility Members.
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.
The Morris Hospital YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children at Morris Grade School and Saratoga Elementary School.
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
2025-26 school year registration begins April 19, for Facility Members. Contact Jordan Overton for current school year registration.
FUN FOR THEM PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU Days Out of School
OPEN TO ALL MORRIS GRADE SCHOOL AND SARATOGA STUDENTS
The Morris Hospital YMCA will offer half-day and full-day programming for students at both Morris Grade School (MGS) and Saratoga Elementary School on days off of school during the 2024-2025 school year. All participants should dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Fees are non-refundable. The registration deadline is 48 hours prior to the day off school.
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SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE | ALL AGES
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Winter 2 February 3 - March 9
10:10-10:40 a.m.
4:30-5
5:10-5:40
5:50-6:20
9:30-10 a.m.
10:10-10:40 a.m.
10:50-11:20 a.m.
4:30-5 p.m.
5:10-5:40 p.m.
5:50-6:20 p.m.
6:30-7 p.m.
9:30-10 a.m.
10:10-10:40
4:30-5 p.m.
5:10-5:40
5:50-6:20 p.m.
6:30-7 p.m. X
8:40-9:10 a.m. X X X X
9:20-9:50 a.m. X X X X
10-10:30 a.m.
10:40-11:10 a.m.
11:20-11:50 a.m.
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 lesson package $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 lessons $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 lesson package $130/$260
For more information regarding private lessons, please contact Aquatics Director Francis Demes at fdemes@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!
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
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 IN JANUARY.
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. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
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FOR HEALTHY LIVING
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
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.
FAB 50 SOCIAL HOUR
Ages 50 and Up WI1-WI2 Free Thu. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join this social group that meets weekly for fun and fellowship. Free and open to all.
90 MINUTE YOGA
Ages 13 and Up $15/$30 Fridays 5-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sheri
RESET AND RENEW
January 3
Discover how hitting reset can create space for new beginnings. This class will leave you with a sense of peace and renewal by using breathing and stretching techniques to build strength and flexibility.
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR LIFE
Febuary 7
This class will embrace movement on the mat, breathing, and moments of stillness, all to cultivate gratitude and love for the world around you and yourself.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINARS
A collaborative effort with Morris Hospital and the YMCA, these education seminars will help increase knowledge and essential skills in a variety of health-related subjects. Topics will include from mental health, exercise and fitness, osteoporosis, and more.
18 and Up Free
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Education Seminars
The Importance of a Healthy Heart and Exercise
January 31
Taking Care of Your Heart for Overall Health
February 10
Nutrition Seminars
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
January 31
Heart Disease and Diet
Febuary 18
All YMCA Facility Members, ages 16 and up, receive free Basic Access included with their membership.
SMALL GROUP TRAINING
BODY BLAST STRENGTH TRAINING
Ages 16 and Up WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Tue. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Full Body Blast is designed to challenge and tone your entire body! This high-energy workout incorporates a variety of exercises that target all major muscle groups, enhancing strength, endurance, and mental toughness.
CARDIO CRUSH
Ages 16 and Up WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Wed. 9-9:45 a.m.
Challenge your heart rate in this cardio-based class, with added strength and core training for even more fun! Strengthening your heart and burning fat has never been this rewarding!
Personal Training
ROWED RAGE
Ages 16 and Up WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Mon. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thu. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
A 45-minute class that include strength and cardio to make up a total body workout. This class uses timed intervals. We will be using rowing machines, dumbbells, battle ropes, kettlebells, and other fun equipment. It’s all the rage!
WALL PILATES
Ages 16 and Up WI1,WI2 $60/$120 Fri. 7-7:45 a.m.
Wall Pilates is a low-impact, full body exercise variation of traditional reformer Pilates that uses a wall and a mat to build strength, flexibility, balance and stability. The wall aids in learning proper technique, yet adds new challenges and workout variety compared to traditional mat Pilates routines.
PICKLEBALL DOUBLES LEAGUES
Ages 18 and Up
W1-W2
$150/$225
Mondays and Fridays 5:30-7 p.m.
This is an 8 week league. Both members of the double teams will register themselves. Two matches will be played weekly.
MEN’S DOUBLES
You must have 2 male player on each team.
MIXED DOUBLES
You must have one male and one female per team.
WOMEN’S DOUBLES
You must have 2 female player on each team.
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INSPIRING GENEROSITY
BEGINNING inJanuary
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.
