HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• In person by visiting the Y
• By phone by calling (815) 763-5900
SUMMER 1 AND 2 Session Programs FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Summer Sampler Programs
STORY ART SAMPLER
Ages 3-5 8/18 Free Tue. 5-5:30 p.m.
Check out what the program Story Art is and what’s it about.
EVENING EINSTEIN’S SAMPLER
Ages 3-6 8/19 Free Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us and see what Evening Einstein’s class is all about!
AFTER SCHOOL SNACK MAKING SAMPLER
Ages 6-10 8/20 Free Thu. 4:45-5:15 p.m.
Join us as we learn to create a few snacks that are healthy and fun to have after school.
Creative Movement & Dance
INTRO TO DANCE
Ages 5-9
SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Thu. 5-5:45 p.m
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE
Ages 7-12 SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Mon. 6-6:45 p.m.
HIP-HOP
Ages 9-14
SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Mon. 6-6:45 p.m.
Summer 1: June 1-July 5
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: Saturday, April 25
Shorewood Resident
Program Members: Saturday, April 25
Community Member
Registration: Saturday, May 16
*Modified class schedule the week of July 4.
Summer 2: July 6-August 9
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: Saturday, April 25
Shorewood Resident
Program Members: Saturday, April 25
Community Member
Registration Saturday, June 20
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.
Saturday 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.
SUMMER HOURS May 27-August 19
Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-Noon
Monday-Thursday 4-7:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-Noon
Youth Fitness Training
KID FIT
Ages 6-8
SU1, SU2 $50/$100
Wed. 5-5:30 p.m.
FAST TWITCH FITNESS
Ages 9-14
SU1, SU2 $65/$130
Mon. 5-5:45 p.m.
JUNIOR STRENGTH TRAINING
Ages 9-14
SU1, SU2 $65/$130
Tue. 5-5:45 p.m.
YOUTHFUL YOGA
Ages 9-14
SU1, SU2 $65/$130
Tue. 6-6:45 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.
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!
WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME
DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.
For more information, please contact: Tracy Wrase, Youth and Family Director
Phone: (815) 782-0808
Email: twrase@jolietymca.org
IGNITE THEIR PASSION
TEAMWORK HAPPENS HERE
Summer Sports, Preschool, and Specialty 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.
Please contact the Y for sports and specialty camp offerings, schedules, and pricing.
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 11 weeks of summer fun full of swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, field trips, and more.
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
FALL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FALL LEAGUE DATES:
August 10 - October 31
CO-ED AGE DIVISIONS:
4-6 years old
7-9 years old
10-12 years old
13-14 years old
GIRLS DIVISIONS:
10-12 years old
13-14 years old
Participants should register for age group based on age as of September 1, 2026.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Clinics will be held the week of August 11. Practices begin the week of August 18. Games will be played primarily on Friday evenings/Saturday mornings beginning the week of September 7. Occasional games may be held on weeknights.
Practices and games will be held at Jones Elementary School, 800 Barberry Way Joliet, IL 60431. 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.
OFFICIAL NFL GEAR
All participants will receive an NFL jersey and flag belt. Mouthguards are required and gloves are recommended. Rubber cleats are recommended, but gym shoes are also allowed. Metal cleats are not allowed. Participants are asked to wear pants/shorts that do not have pockets while competing in games. Leagues may be merged with the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Morris Hospital YMCA and Joliet Community YMCA, with games played in Shorewood, Plainfield, Joliet and Morris.
COST:
Before June 23
$115 for Facility Members and Shorewood
Resident Program Member
$170 for Community Members
June 23-August 3
$125 for Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Member
$185 for Community Members
After August 3
$135 for Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Member
$200 for Community Members
CLINICS:
Tuesday, August 11
Age 4-6 4-5pm Tuesday, August 11
Age 7-9 5-6pm
Monday, August 10
Age 10-12 4-5pm Monday, August 10
Age 13-14 5-6pm
FALL YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
Preschool, Grades K-6 Soccer
August 10 - October 31
Preschool/Kindergarten
Introduces children to the game of soccer.
Grades 1-2
Players begin to learn more than just the basics of soccer.
Grades 3-4*
A more competitive league for our older players.
Grades 5-6*
A more competitive league for our older players.
*Grades 3-6 may be combined.
Uniforms: All participants will receive a soccer t-shirt and socks for games.
Cost:
Before June 23 $115/170
June 23-August 3 $125/$185
After August 3 $135/$200
Games:
8 game season. Games beginning the week of September 11 and will be played on Friday evenings, Saturdays mornings, and occasional weeknight games at Joliet Junior College., C.W. Avery Family YMCA, and Morris Hospital YMCA
Practices:
Once per week, beginning the week of August 17
PRESEASON CLINICS
Preseason clinics will be held at Joliet Junior College and are available to all registered Youth Soccer participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is requested.
Preschool-Kindergarten
Thursday, August 13 4-5 p.m.
Grades 1-2
Thursday, August 13
Grades 3-4
Wednesday, August 12
Grades 5-6
Wednesday, August 12
If you have any questions, please contact:
Chris Interial, Sports Director
Email: cinterial@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 763-5900, ext 605
For more information, please contact: Chris Interial, Sports Director
Email: cinterial@jolietymca.org Phone: (815) 763-5900, ext 605
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Stop by the Membership Desk 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.
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.
Fees: Until May 18 $80 May 19- June 8 $90 In partnership with
MY Y REWARDS PROGRAM
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! Enroll
1. Click “Join Program.” 2. Scroll down to “Don’t have an account?” and click “JOIN.”
3. Enter your email address and click “Sign Up.” Please be sure to use the same email that’s tied to your YMCA membership account in order to earn points. 4. Check your email for a confirmation message and click “Complete Registration.”
5. Once you’re redirected to the My Y Rewards site, enter your first and last name, create your password, and click “Sign Up.” CLICK HERE TO ENROLL.
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.
The Village of Shorewood YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children onsite at the following schools:
MINOOKA CCSD 201
• Aux Sable Elementary School
• Minooka Elementary School
• Jones Elementary School
• Minooka Intermediate School (After School care only)
• Walnut Trails Elementary School
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact:
Trisha Dust
Executive Director
Phone: (815) 782-0819
Email: tdust@jolietymca.org
DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
enrolling in the Y’s before and after school program, families can choose from the following enrollment plans.
1-2 Days Per Week
Serving Minooka School Districts Facility Member and Shorewood Resident Program Member: $48 Community Members: $63
To learn more, please contact: Trisha Dust
Executive Director
Phone: (815) 782-0819
Email: tdust@jolietymca.org
3-5 Days Per Week
Kid
monthly installment payments will be paid via automatic withdrawal from a
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 1, 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:
2.
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.
SWIM LESSON SESSIONS | ALL AGES
30-minute weekly classes, One lesson per week Session Session Dates Early Bird Deadline
Summer 1 June 1-July 5
Tuesday, May 26 Summer 2 July 6-August 9 Monday, June 29
Swim Stages Early Bird Price
Parent-Child, Pre-School, Youth, Teen/Adult
Pre-Conditioning
Conditioning
SU1/SU2 $65/$130
SU1/SU2 $90/$180
Price After Deadline
SU1/SU2 $72/$137
SU1/SU2 $97/$187
SU1/SU2 $90/$180 SU1/SU2 $97/$187
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
Aquatics
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION COURSE Ages 17 and Up 5/8 $120/$145 Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Village of Shorewood YMCA reserves the right to adjust swim lesson schedules based on enrollment. Members will not receive system credits for missed swim lessons. However, we will do our best to work with you to schedule one make-up lesson per session, if class space is available.
STAGE 7 SESSION DATES & FEES
Session Session Dates Early Bird Deadline
Summer 1 June 1-July 5 Tuesday, May 26
Summer 2 July 6-August 9 Monday, June 29
Program Weeks Early Bird Price Price After Deadline
Pre-Conditioning 5 SU1/SU2 $90/$180 SU1/SU2 $97/$187 Conditioning 5 SU1/SU2 90/$180 SU1/SU2 $97/$187
CENTENNIAL SWIM CHALLENGE 100
Years, 100 Laps!
Celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s 100th Anniversary with our Centennial Swim Challenge!
The Village of Shorewood YMCA reserves the right to adjust swim lesson schedules based on enrollment.
1 WEEK SWIM LESSON SESSIONS
PRE-SCHOOL & YOUTH
Participants will have from May 1 - July 31 to swim 100 lengths of the pool (beginner swimmers) or 100 full laps in the pool (advanced swimmers)
Cost: $25, Open to Facility Members only.
Participants will receive a commemorative shirt, sticker, and a YMCA water-resistant cinch bag.
Dive in, challenge yourself, and be part of our centennial celebration!
Registration deadline: May 11 CLICK
6-9 Thursday, July 2
June 4 C June 15-18
June 11 D June 22-25
June 29-July2
June 18
June 25
Private, Semi-Private, and Adaptive Swim lessons may be requested online by submitting the request form.
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 $39/$78 4 lesson package $135/$270
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 $22/$44 4 lessons $85/$170
ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS
Our adaptive swim lesson program is a 30-minute one-on-one lesson for participants with special needs. This program aims to provide basic water instruction and water safety skills with each participant’s needs in mind.
30 minutes each As arranged 1
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Y-FIT
Ages 16 and Up
SU1 $65/$130
Wed. 5-5:45 p.m.
BELLY DANCE
Ages 18 and Up SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Wed. 6-7 p.m.
SELF DEFENSE
Ages 16 and Up SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Thu. 6-6:45 p.m.
POWERLIFTING 101
Ages 16 and Up SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Thu. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
SQUAT RACK CONFIDENCE FOR BEGINNERS
Ages 16 and Up SU1, SU2 $65/$130 Tue. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
WELLNESS CENTER CERTIFICATIONS
This course is required for teens aged 13 to 15 who wish to access our wellness centers. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and informative session so teens can properly utilize strength and cardiovascular equipment. The fee is $20, and parents are needed for the paperwork.
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.
Available to first time personal training clients only.
Larger Personal Training packages and flexible payment plans available on packages of 12 or more. To learn more about Wellness programs, please contact: Health and Wellness Director Alissa Koenig at (815) 782-0802 or via email at akoenig@jolietymca.org
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.