AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Joliet Community YMCA
FALL 1, 2, AND 3 SESSION PROGRAMS
FALL 1, 2, AND 3 Session Programs
SESSION DATES
*Modified class schedules on Labor Day, Halloween, the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas break. Pricing will be adjusted accordingly.
Fall 1: August 25-September 28
Registration Dates:
Facility Members: Saturday, July 26
Open Registration: Saturday, August 9
Fall 2: September 29-November 2
Registration Dates:
Facility Members: Saturday, July 26
Open Registration: Saturday, September 13
WHERE KIDS THRIVE Youth Enrichment Programs
Fall 3: November 3-December 14
Registration Dates:
Facility Members: Saturday, July 26
Open Registration: Saturday, October 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
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 fall, 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
YOUTH FUTSAL SOCCER CLASS
Ages 4-12 FA3 $70/$140
Thu. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAE KWON DO
Ages 5-14
FA1, FA2 $130/$260
Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE
Ages 5-14
FA1,FA2,FA3 $65/$130
Thu. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
40 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431
BOOK AND COOK
Ages 3-5 FA1 $65/$130 Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
GET MESSY WITH SENSORY
Ages 4-7 FA1 $65/$130 Tue. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Ages 6-14 FA2 $90/$180 Tue. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL SKILLS & SCRIMMAGE
SALVATION ARMY JOLIET CORPS
COMMUNITY CENTER
300 3rd Avenue
Joliet, Illinois 60433
BOOK AND COOK
Ages 3-5 FA1 $65/$130 Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
GET MESSY WITH SENSORY
Ages 4-7 FA1 $65/$130 Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE
Ages 5-14 FA1,FA2,FA3 $65/$130 Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAE KWON DO
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ages 6-9 FA1, FA2, FA3 $70/$140 Thu.
Ages 10-14 FA , FA2, FA3 $70/$140 Thu. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MAD SCIENTISTS
Ages 5-14 FA1, FA2 $130/$260 Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL SKILLS & SCRIMMAGE*
Ages 6-9 FA1, FA2, FA3 $70/$140 Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ages 10-14 FA , FA2, FA3 $70/$140 Thu. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
*FA2 and FA3 Basketball Skills & Scrimmage is played at Sanchez Elementary in Joliet.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Ages 6-14 FA2 $90/$180 Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MAD SCIENTISTS
Ages 8-14 FA2 $65/$130 Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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
SPORTS & SUPPER
Thursday, September 11
5:30-7 p.m. Free
Get ready for an exciting night full of your favorite sports and a nice supper. Whether you get out on the court, or you cheer on your team, you are bound to have a great time.
MONSTER MASH
Saturday, October 25
1-3 p.m. Free
It’s Halloween time and we’re having a bash. Wear your best costume and do a little monster mash. Join us for Halloween crafts, dance, spooky stories and more!
This event if free to the community. Registration is required.
FRIENDSGIVING FEAST
Thursday, November 13
5:30-7 p.m. Free
Friends, Family, Food, and Fun. You’re invited to join us for a meal and some fun games as we give thanks together this friendsgiving.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Hosted at the Salvation Army Community Center
Kids, need a break from your parents? No problem! Bring your friends and have a blast at the Salvation Army with our cool counselors on Friday night! Pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance.
Kids Night Out is open to everyoneboth Facility Members and Community Members- so bring a friend!
WINTER PAJAMA PARTY
FRIDAY 5:30-7:30 P.M. $20/$40
Ages 4-12 December 5
Kids are invited to come to the Y for night of fun. Join us for a Pajama party! Pizza and drinks will be provided.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
GET YOUR GAME ON
FALL 2025 YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE
Until August 4
$125 for Facility Members
$250 for Community Members
After August 4
$135 for Facility Members
$270 for Community Members
Uniforms will not be guaranteed for those who register after August 4.
If you have any questions about Fall Youth Sports Leagues, please contact:
Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317
partnership with
SOCCER LEAGUES
LEAGUE DATES:
August 11-October 25
UNIFORMS:
All participants will receive a soccer t-shirt and socks for games.
PRE-K - 8TH GRADE
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 7-8
A more competitive league for our older players. *Grades 3-6 may be combined.
NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
LEAGUE DATES: August 11-October 25
Games:
7 game season. Games beginning the week of September 1 and will be played on Friday evenings, Saturdays mornings, and occasional weeknight games at Joliet Junior College and the Galowich Family YMCA.
Practices:
Once per week, beginning the week of August 18. Practices will be held at a location TBD.
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Soccer participants at no cost. Pre-registration is requested. Clinic dates and locations are TBD.
CO-ED AGE DIVISIONS: 4-6 years old 7-9 years old 10-12 years old 13-14 years old
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 1. Occasional games may be held on weeknights. Practices and games will be held at a location TBD. Ages 4-6 will play 7 regular season games. Ages 7 and up will play 6 regular season games and at least 1 playoff game.
*Leagues may be merged with the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Morris Hospital YMCA with games played in Plainfield and Morris.
PRESEASON CLINICS
Preseason clinics are available to all registered NFL FLAG Football participants at no cost. Pre-registration is requested. Clinic dates and locations are TBD.
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.
DANCE. CHEER. SHINE.
Junior Wolves Dance Team
The YMCA has teamed up with our partners at Joliet Junior College (JJC) to offer a new co-ed dance team for kids ages 5-9 and 10-14! Led by experienced cheer and dance staff, this enthusiastic program will teach aspiring dancers of all skill levels a mix of cheers, jumps, and dance routines. Each dancer will receive a t-shirt and socks to wear on game days. They should wear black pants or shorts (weather dependent) with black shoes. All practices and games will take place at the JJC Event Center.
Cost Per Season:
Facility Members: $65
Community Members: $98
FALL SEASON
Dance Team will perform at the YMCA’s NFL FLAG Football 7 game season.
Practices: Wednesdays starting August 13 Game performances: Fridays or Saturdays starting the week of September 1
WINTER SEASON
Dance Team will perform at the YMCA’s (YBL) Youth Basketball League 8 game season.
Practices: Wednesdays beginning December 10 No Practice on 12/24 or 12/31 due to the holidays. Game performances: Saturdays beginning January 17
In partnership with ALWAYS
At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Contact the Joliet Community YMCA for information or you can submit the scholarship application by clicking the button.
For more information, please contact: Sports Manager Zach Jarosz at (815) 782-0813 or via email at zjarosz@jolietymca.org
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES TEAMWORK
HAPPENS HERE
When kids play sports, they get more than just exercise.
The Y Youth Sports program maximizes the positive effects of playing sports by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.
DIVISIONS:
CO-ED DIVISIONS:
Grades Pre K-12
Girls’ Divisions:
Grades 3-4, 5-6
*In order for competitions to run in the Girls’ Divisions, a minimum number of participants must be enrolled. The Y will determine if these divisions will be able to run by November 13, and families will be notified.
Practices and games will be played at the YMCA or local schools. Grades Pre K- 6th will play games on Saturdays at the Galowich Family YMCA and other community partner locations. Grades 7-8 and the High School Division will play on Tuesday evenings at a Plainfield school and on Saturdays at a Joliet school.
IMPORTANT DATES:
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE
Early Bird Pricing Through September 22
September 23-November 10
After November 10
Uniforms will not be guaranteed for those who register after November 10.
$90/$180
$95/$190
$100/$200
Games begin the week of January 12
To learn more, please contact Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317
WHERE KIDS THRIVE KID
ZONE | 2025-2026
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.
No PM care available on Early Dismissal Days.
The Galowich Family 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)
LARAWAY CCSD 70C
• Laraway School (after care only)
ROCKDALE DISTRICT 84
• Rockdale Elementary School (after care only)
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact:
Tori Dutkiewicz
Before & After Care Director
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307
Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
The Galowich Family YMCA’s Before and After School Program serves children from Troy CCSD 30-C at Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 40 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Transportation to and from school is provided by a joint partnership between Troy 30-C and the Galowich Family 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)
DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Serving Joliet/Minooka/Rockdale/ Troy School Districts
Offered at Galowich Family YMCA and Salvation Army
Facility Members: $47
Community Members: $62
To learn more, please contact: Tori Dutkiewicz
Before & After Care Director
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 307
Email: tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
enrolling in the Y’s before and after school program, families can choose from the following enrollment plans.
1-2
Days Per Week
3-5 Days Per Week
Plus a one-time annual $50 non-refundable registration fee per
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 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
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. 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.
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
Monday through Friday, on school days, from dismissal until 6 p.m. Program will not run on early dismissal days.
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Stop by the Y 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.
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
Serving: Joliet Public Schools District 86, Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C, Laraway School District 70C, and Rockdale School District 84
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.