SUMMER 1 AND 2 Session Programs
Modified class schedule the week of July 4.
Summer 1: June 1-July 5
Registration Begins:
Open Registration Saturday, April 25
WHERE KIDS THRIVE
Youth Enrichment Programs
THERE IS A Y IN EVERY FAMILY FAMILY EVENTS
Hosted at the Salvation Army Community Center
The Y is excited to host a FREE Family Night event 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
FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday, July 9
6-7:30 p.m. Free
Join us for a night of laughs, teamwork, and friendly competition at Family trivia Night!
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
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.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Kids love us — and their parents do too! SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Summer 2: July 6-August 9
Registration Begins: Open Registration Saturday, April 25
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• By phone by calling (815) 744-3939
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Keyanna Montgomery, Youth & Family Director Phone: (815) 782-2600
Emial: kmontgomery@jolietymca.org
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
SUMMER’S COOLER AT THE YMCA Teen REACH Camp
This summer, the Y will be offering a FREE summer day camp program for students entering 6-8 grade attending a middle school that feeds into Joliet Township High School District 204. Proof of residency is required. 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
2026 FALL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
NFL FLAG Football, Junior Wolves Dance Team, and Fall Soccer League
Preschool, Grades K-8
The YMCA Junior Wolves sports program is offering three coed programs this fall: A Youth Soccer League, an NFL Flag Football League, and our Junior Wolves Dance team. Open to all skills levels ages 4-14, teams will practice, compete, and perform at Joliet Junior College’s athletic facilities. Practices occur once per week starting the week of August 9 and teams will compete and perform for at least eight games starting the week of August 23.
Flag Football is open for ages 4-6 will play 8 regular season games. Age divisions 7 and up will play 7 regular season games and at least 1 playoff game.
Youth Soccer is an 8 game season.
The Junior Wolves Dance team will perform at halftime of league games and will receive a purple Y dance shirt. Participants in our Youth Soccer League will receive a game jersey and NFL Flag Football League will receive a game jersey and warm up shirt. Ages 7 and up will finish the season with a single elimination playoff.
Leagues may be merged with the Village of Shorewood YMCA, Morris Hospital YMCA and C.W. Avery Family YMCA, with games played in Shorewood, Plainfield, Joliet and Morris.
REGISTER TODAY
If you have any questions about Fall Youth Sports Leagues, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 782-0813
JUNIOR WOLVES
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.
This recreational league promotes fundamental development and is open to all skill-levels and abilities.
SUMMER YOUTH SOFTBALL
Joliet Township High School/YMCA Summer Youth Softball Program
Ages 6-8 | 5-7 p.m. | $25
The YMCA Junior Wolves program is partnering with Joliet Township High School District 204 for a summer youth softball program. This program is designed for girls, ages 6-8, who are looking to strengthen their game!
Athletes will practice key skills, including catching, throwing, hitting, and base running. Whether your child is brand new to the sport or working to develop their fundamentals, this program is the perfect way for kids to have fun and learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship!
Participants will attend sessions at both Joliet Central and Joliet West High School.
JOLIET CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
201 E. Jefferson Street Joliet, Illinois 60432
Dates: May 26, 27, June 1, 3, 8, 10
JOLIET WEST HIGH SCHOOL
401 North Larkin Avenue. Joliet, Illinois 60435
Dates: June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and July1
Programming will run from 5-7 p.m. and include 60 minutes of practice and 60 minutes of gameplay. All participants must bring a glove and are encouraged to bring a helmet, face mask, cleats, and a bat.
If you have any questions, please contact Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 782-0813
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
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WHERE KIDS THRIVE KID
ZONE
| 2026-2027
Before and After School 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. 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.
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.
PM care available at select schools on Early Dismissal Days.
Joliet Community YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children onsite at the following schools:
JOLIET DISTRICT 86
• Cunningham Elementary School
• Eisenhower Academy (after care only-bussed to Farragut Elementary)
• Farragut Elementary School (after care only)
• Jefferson Elementary School
• Keith Elementary School
• 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 - bussed to Keith Elementary)
ROCKDALE DISTRICT 84
• Rockdale School (after care only)
DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
$48/day
To learn more, please contact Before & After Care Director
Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 782-0827 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org CLICK
Joliet Community YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children from Troy CCSD 30-C at Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 40 Houbolt Rd. in Joliet. Transportation to and from school is provided by a joint partnership between Troy 30-C and the Joliet Community YMCA.
TROY CCSD 30C
• Craughwell Elementary School (after care only)
• Cronin Elementary School (after care only)
• Heritage Trail Elementary School
• Hofer Elementary (after care only)
• Shorewood Elementary School (after care only)
• Troy Middle School (after care only)
• William B. Orenic Intermediate School (after care only)
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact:
Tori Dutkiewicz
Before & After Care Director
Phone: (815) 782-0827
Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
Alex Howard
Child Care Manager Phone: (815) 782-0812
Email: ahoward@jolietymca.org
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
Monthly Pricing
Before School Only
After School Only
$170/installment*
$210/installment*
Before and After School $260/installment*
3-5 DAYS PER WEEK
Monthly Pricing
Before School Only
$310/installment*
After School Only $355/installment*
Before and After School $400/installment*
*10 installments total. Plus a one-time annual $50 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 3, 2026, sites will be confirmed and families notified.
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:
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To be eligible, you must live in Illinois, be employed or in school, have children under 13 that need care, and fall within the household income levels listed.
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. As part of the YMCA’s continued partnership with the State of Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), the Y is required to keep up-to-date immunization records or documented exemptions on file for all children receiving CCAP funding in our Kid Zone program. This documentation is required to maintain your child’s enrollment in Kid Zone and to ensure our program remains in compliance with Illinois and Federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Health and Safety Standards. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our records current by submitting your child’s immunization record when registering for the Y’s Kid Zone 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
The YMCA’s After School Club is offered onsite at the following location: Laraway School District 70C
The YMCA’s Youth Softball league is offered onsite at the following locations: Joliet Central High School Joliet West High School
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 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
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:
Dirksen Junior High
Gompers Junior High
Hufford Junior High
Washington Junior High
JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
1215 Houbolt Road c/o Joliet Junior College, EC-2003 Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 744-3939
www.jolietymca.org
