Modified class schedule the week of March 24 (Spring Break) and the week of Memorial Day
Spring 1: March 9-April 19
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: Saturday, February 7
Open Registration: Saturday, February 21
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
Spring 2: April 20-May 24
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: Saturday, February 7
Open Registration: Saturday, April 4
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• In person by
WHERE KIDS THRIVE
Youth Enrichment Programs
The Joliet Community YMCA is excited to partner with Joliet Junior College, Messiah Lutheran Church, and the Salvation Army to reimagine the ways we can support families in the greater Joliet area. This Winter, the Y will offer a variety of youth enrichment programs onsite at these three community locations:
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, Illinois 60431
SPRING 1 - B-BALL SKILLS & DRILLS
SPRING 1 - FLAG FOOTBALL SKILLS & DRILLS
SPRING 2 - SOCCER SKILLS & DRILLS
SALVATION ARMY JOLIET
CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
300 3rd Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60433
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
40 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431
LUCKY CHARM MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREAT
THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY
FAMILY EVENTS
Hosted at the Salvation Army Community Center
The Y is excited to host a series of FREE Family Night events at the Salvation Army Community Center! These get-togethers are the perfect way for families to enjoy a nice meal, participate in fun activities, and get to know other families in the community. Each event will feature raffles for special prizes. Pre-registration is required for all our special events.
Open to all ages
EGGAPALOOZA
Saturday, March 14
1-3 p.m. Free
Hop on over for a fun filled day the whole family will enjoy! Join us for our Easter event featuring egg hunts for all ages, games, crafts, music and sweet treats. Capture special memories with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a day of laughter, connections and springtime joy with family and friends.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS
CENTENNIAL 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 6-7:30 P.M .
Hosted at the Salvation Army Community Center
Come out and celebrate the 100th Centennial Birthday of the YMCA. Your family will enjoy decorating cupcakes, dancing, and fun party games.
Open to everyone- both Facility Members and Community Members- so bring a friend!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
The Joliet Community YMCA is excited to offer STEM, art, and nutrition/no-heat treat workshops for students in our community! These special one-hour workshops will give kids a chance to learn, explore, and have fun with their friends!
PLEASE NOTE: Students must attend the school where programming is held to participate. YMCA Kid Zone after school program participants who are registered for a workshop will be chaperoned to and from the workshop.
Cost (per workshop): $10 for Facility Members, $20 for Community Members.
Sanchez Elementary School
1101 Harrison Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
LUCKY CHARM
MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREAT
Ages 5-10 3/10 $10/$20 Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
ORIGAMI FLOWERS
Ages 5-10 3/31 $10/$20 Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
CREATE YOUR OWN LAVA LAMP
Ages 5-10 4/7 $10/$20 Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
STONE PAINTING
Ages 5-10 4/21 $10/$20 Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Singleton Elementary School
451 Copperfield Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60432
LUCKY CHARM
MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREAT
Ages 5-10 3/11 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
ORIGAMI FLOWERS
Ages 5-10 4/1 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
CREATE YOUR OWN LAVA LAMP
Ages 5-10 4/8 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
STONE PAINTING
Ages 5-10 4/22 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Laraway School
YMCA After School Club 1715 Rowell Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
Cost: Free
Every Thursday from January 15 - April 30 Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
The Joliet Community YMCA is excited to offer a FREE After School Club for Laraway CCSD 70C students! Held right onsite after dismissal, this club is packed with fun. Students will rotate through exciting activities, including STEM experiments, art projects, no-heat treats/nutrition lessons, and sport activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to learn, explore, and have a blast with their friends!
*An activity bus will be provided to transport students home.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must attend Laraway School to participate. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
In partnership with
ALWAYS
Each year, the Y proudly invests more than $1 million into our members, our community and our future, through scholarship assistance and free community programming. To learn more about our Financial Assistance Program, please contact the Joliet Community YMCA today.
JUNIOR WOLVES SPRING SPORTS PROGRAMS
Offered in partnership with Joliet Junior College (JJC) | April 27-July 18
NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Coed Divisions
Ages 4-6
Ages 7-9
Ages 10-12
Ages 13-14
Girls Divisions
Ages 10-12
Ages 13-14
Participants should register for age group based on age as of May 1, 2026.
Fees:
Before February 24
$90 for Facility Members
$140 for Community Members
February 24-March 30
$100 for Facility Members
$150 for Community Members
After March 30
$110 for Facility Members
$160 for Community Members
Practices:
Practices will be held once per week on weeknights beginning the week of May 4 at the JJC Event Center. The Y will also host preseason clinics the week of April 27.
Games:
Eight game season. Games begin the week of May 25 and will be played at the JJC Event Center on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and occasional weeknights.
PLEASE NOTE: The 10-12 and 13-14 year old NFL FLAG Football divisions will also play games against C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Morris Hospital YMCA teams at locations in Plainfield and Morris.
If you have any questions, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 782-0813
Junior Wolves Dance Team
Led by experienced dance staff, this enthusiastic program will teach aspiring dancers of all skill levels a mix of turns, jumps, and dance routines.
Coed Groups
Ages 5-9
Ages 10-14
Fees:
$65 for Facility Members/$98 for Community Members
Practices
and Games:
Practices will be held once per week at the JJC Event Center, beginning the week of May 4. The team will perform weekly during NFL FLAG Football League games beginning the week of May 25.
JR. NBA/WNBA SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Co-ed league open to Grades 3-8
Dates: June 15-July 31
Practices begin the week of June 15 Games begin the week of June 22
All games and practices will be held at Joliet Junior College on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Five-game season. No playoffs. No games/practices the week of June 29-July 3
All participants will receive a Jr. NBA/WNBA jersey. This league promotes fundamental development and is open to all skill-levels and abilities.
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.
Serving Joliet/Rockdale/Troy School Districts
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 2026-2027 school year begins on April 11 for Facility Members and on April 18 for Community Members. Register by April 27 and save $50!
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact Before & After Care Director
Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 782-0827 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
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.
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!
DAY CAMP LOCATIONS:
Messiah Lutheran Church
Salvation Army Community Center Village of Shorewood YMCA
DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Facility Members: $48
Community Members: $63
To learn more, please contact Before & After Care Director Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 782-0827 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Keyanna Montgomery, Youth & Family Director Phone: (815) 782-2600
Email: kmontgomery@jolietymca.org
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
REGISTER BY MARCH 30 AND SAVE $50!
Registration opens for Facility Members on March 14. Registration opens for Community Members on March 21.
SUMMER’S COOLER AT THE YMCA
Teen REACH Camp
This summer, the Y will be offering a FREE summer day camp program for students in grades 6-8. 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.
TEEN REACH CAMP LOCATIONS: Joliet Junior College
Salvation Army Community Center
To learn more about YMCA Teen REACH Summer Camp, please contact: Darrell Collins, Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director
Phone: (815) 782-0828
Email: dcollins@jolietymca.org
SUMMER SPORTS 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.
To learn more about Summer Sports Camp, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 782-0813
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
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. APPLY
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TODAY
1. Check your eligibility for IDHS assistance by viewing the tables below: 2.
To be eligible, you must live in
or in school, have children under
that need care, and fall within the
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.
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.
EXPLORING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Ages 14-19 Free Thursday, March 12 6-7:30 p.m.
Workshop Location: Joliet Junior College - Room U-1024
In addition to listening to engaging guest speakers, participants will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of healthcare professionals and academic providers. Attendees will also learn more about scholarship opportunities, tuition reimbursement programs, and educational pathways for careers in the healthcare industry. Refreshments will be served. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
2026 COLLEGE TOUR
Ages 14-21
The college tour will depart from Joliet Junior College, located at 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Departure from JJC may be as early as 7 a.m. and arrival back to JJC will be no later than 6 p.m. Finalized trip itineraries will be communicated the week prior to the tour. Transportation, lunch and t-shirt will be provided.
Tuesday, March 31 Western Illinois University - Macomb TO REGISTER, CLICK
Stop by the Y and pick up a 2026 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 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 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.
To learn more about YMCA Teen REACH, please contact: Darrell Collins, Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director Phone: (815) 782-0828
Email: dcollins@jolietymca.org
HELPING KIDS FLOURISH
Hosted by the Salvation Army at the Joliet Corps Community Center, located at 300 Third Avenue in Joliet, these programs are offered free of charge and open to the community:
After School Kids Klub
Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m.
January 14-May 20
At Kids Klub, students in grades 2-8 receive homework assistance, participate in recreational activities, and enjoy a light supper. Pre-registration is required.
Music Class
Thursdays, from 4-5:30 p.m.
January 15-May 21
Students in grades 4–8 are invited to participate and receive beginner-level music instruction, focusing primarily on brass instruments. Pre-registration is required.
GYM RENTALS
Members of the community may rent the gym at the Salvation Army Community Center for birthday parties, baby showers, special events, and sporting events/practices.
SATURDAYS AND LIMITED WEEKDAY HOURS ARE AVAILABLE.
RATE: $50 PER HOUR
Dates and hours are subject to availability. Rentals are not available in December. A rental agreement/ deposit are required to reserve the space. Tables and chairs are included. Bluetooth sound system and wireless microphone also included, if requested. A bounce house is available for an additional charge. Renters are responsible for their own decorations, including table coverings, food, and utensils.
BOOK YOUR EVENT TODAY!
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative marks a pivotal shift from treating the symptoms of poverty to preventing the epidemic at its root. By helping families overcome barriers like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability, leading families down a path toward increased stability – a Pathway of Hope that will profoundly affect generations to come.
Sessions are available by appointment.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To register or to learn more about these programs, please contact the Salvation Army at (815) 726-4834 or email Kevin Nolen at Kevin.Nolen@usc.salvationarmy.org.
The Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) brings vital YMCA youth development, sports, and family programming to neighborhood locations throughout the greater Joliet community.
With offices located on the main campus of Joliet Junior College (JJC), the Joliet Community YMCA partners with area churches, local school districts, and other likeminded community organizations to provide year-round programs for Joliet residents of all ages.
The Joliet Community YMCA offers childcare and life-readiness programs specifically designed for students attending schools in Joliet Public Schools District 86, Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C, Laraway School District 70C, and Rockdale School District 84.
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, Illinois 60431
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
40 Houbolt Road
Joliet, Illinois 60431
SALVATION ARMY JOLIET
CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, Illinois 60433
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL KID ZONE PROGRAM
The Joliet Community YMCA’s Kid Zone program serves students in Joliet Public Schools District 86, Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C, Laraway School District 70C, and Rockdale School District 84.
The YMCA’s Kid Zone program is offered onsite at the following schools:
Cunningham Elementary School
Farragut Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Keith Elementary School
Laraway School
Pershing Elementary School
Rockdale School
Sanchez Elementary School
Sandburg Elementary School
Singleton Elementary School
Taft Elementary School
Thigpen Elementary School
The YMCA’s Teen REACH After School Program is offered onsite at the following schools:
