JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA
FALL 1, 2, AND 3
SESSION PROGRAMS
*Modified class schedules on Labor Day, Halloween, the week of Thanksgiving, and over Christmas break. Pricing will be adjusted accordingly.
Fall 1: August 24-September 27
Registration Begins:
Open Registration Saturday, July 25
Fall 2: September 28-November 1
Registration Begins:
Open Registration Saturday, July 25
KIDS, NEED A BREAK FROM YOUR PARENTS? No problem! Bring your friends and have a blast at the Y with our cool counselors on a Friday Night! Join us for activities, games, movies, and crafts. Pizza and juice boxes will be provided. Ages 4-12 Fridays 6-8:30 p.m. $20
Hosted at The Salvation Army
SUPERHERO FUN
September 11
Suit up and unleash your Superpowers for an action packed night of games, challenges, crafts and heroic adventures.
PUMPKINS, PAJAMAS, AND PLAY
October 9
Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for a night of pumpkin - themed games, crafts, pizza, and Halloween fun with friends.
CAMPFIRE & COCOA NIGHT
November 6
Indoor camping fun with hot cocoa, games and cozy activities.
Hosted at Messiah Lutheran Church
PUMPKINS, PAJAMAS, AND PLAY
October 30
Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for a night of pumpkin - themed games, crafts, pizza, and Halloween fun with friends.
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
December 4
Join us for a night of Holiday movies, popcorn, pizza, games and fun with friends.
To learn more, please contact Keyanna Montgomery, Youth & Family Director Phone: (815) 782-2600 Email: kmontgomery@jolietymca.org
Fall 3: November 2-December 13
Registration Begins: Open Registration Saturday, July 25
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• In person by visiting the Y
• By phone by calling (815) 744-3939
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE Event Center 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431
TAE KWON DO Ages 5-14 FA2-FA3 $130 Thu. 6-7 p.m.
SALVATION ARMY JOLIET CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER 300 3rd Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60433 TAE KWON DO Ages 5-14 FA2-FA3 $130
GLOW IN THE DARK BOUNCY BALLS
September 14
POPSICLE STICK HOUSE
September 28 NO BAKE APPLE DONUTS
October 12
BOUNCING BALLS
October 26
The Y is excited to host a series of FREE Family Night events at the Salvation Army Community Center and Messiah Lutheran Church! 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.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Thursday, September 17
6-7:30 p.m. Free
Join us for a night of laughs, games, and friendly fun as we make memories together!
MONSTER MASH
Saturday, October 17
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, dancing, spooky stories and more! This event is free to the community. Registration is required.
FRIENDSGIVING FEAST
Thursday, November 12
6-7:30 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 learn more, please contact Keyanna Montgomery, Youth & Family Director
Phone: (815) 782-2600
Email: kmontgomery@jolietymca.org
HARVEST FEST
Friday, October 23
6:30-8 p.m. Free
Fall fun starts here! Join us for a Family Harvest Fest packed with games, laughs, festive fun, and unforgettable memories for the whole family! This event is free to the community. Registration is required.
FRIENDSGIVING FEAST
Wednesday, November 18
5-6:30 p.m. Free
Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving filled with laughter, gratitude, and great memories with friends who feel like family!
COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA
Wednesday, December 16
5-6:30 p.m. Free
Join us for a magical night of cookies, milk and holiday cheer with Santa! Enjoy festive fun sweet treats, and merry memories for the whole family.
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.
December 7- March 13
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.
CO-ED DIVISIONS:
Grades Pre K-12
Girls’ Divisions:
Grades 3-4, 5-6
*In order for competition to run in the Girls’ Divisions, a minimum number of participants must be enrolled.
Practices will be held at our various community partner sites. PreK-2nd grade will play games on Saturday mornings at Messiah Lutheran Church. Grades 3-4 will play games on Saturday mornings at various locations in Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood and/or Morris.
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE
Early Bird Pricing Through September 21
September 22 - November 9
After November 9
Uniforms will not be guaranteed for those who register after November 9.
Games begin the week of January 11
To learn more, please contact Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
Phone: (815) 782-0813
Until August 3
$100
After August 3
$110
Uniforms will not be guaranteed for those who register after August 3.
If you have any questions about Fall Youth Sports Leagues, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org Phone: (815) 782-0813
LEAGUE DATES: August 10-October 31
UNIFORMS:
All participants will receive a soccer t-shirt and socks for games.
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.
Games:
8 game season. Games beginning the week after Labor Day and will be played on Saturdays mornings at Joliet Junior College.
Practices:
Once per week, beginning the week of August 10. Practices will be held at Joliet Junior College.
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
Clinics will be held the week of August 10. Practices begin the week of August 17. Games will be played primarily on Friday evenings/Saturday mornings beginning the week after Labor Day. Occasional games may be held on weeknights.
Practices and games will be held at Joliet Junior College. Ages 4-6 will play 8 regular season games. Ages 7 and up will play 7 regular season games and at least 1 playoff game.
*Leagues may be merged with the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Morris Hospital YMCA, and Village of Shorewood YMCA. Games played in Joliet, Plainfield, Morris and/or Shorewood. Ages 10+ automatically merge and will play games at multiple locations.
Preseason clinics are available to all registered flag football players at no cost. Pre-registration is requested and will take place the week of August 10.
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.
The YMCA has teamed up with our partners at Joliet Junior College (JJC) to offer a 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.
Dance Team will perform at the YMCA’s NFL FLAG Football 8 game season.
Practices: Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. starting August 27
Game performances: Fridays or Saturdays starting the week after Labor Day
Dance Team will perform at the YMCA’s Youth Basketball League 8 game season (YBL).
Practices: Thursdays starting January 7
Game performances: Saturdays starting January 16
In partnership with
For more information, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Director Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org Phone: (815) 782-0813
Messiah Lutheran Church
BASKETBALL SKILLS & SCRIMMAGE
5-9
Ages
HOMESCHOOL P.E.
Ages 4-14 FA 1
Thu. 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 4-14 FA2-FA3 $130 Thu. 10-10:45 a.m.
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.
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
Available at Messiah Lutheran Church and Salvation Army
To learn more, please contact Before & After Care Director
Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 782-0827 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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 Billing Manager
Phone: (815) 782-0812
Email: ahoward@jolietymca.org
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
Before and After School
3-5 DAYS PER WEEK
Monthly Pricing
Before School Only
After School Only
Before and After School
$170/installment*
$210/installment*
$260/installment*
$310/installment*
$355/installment*
$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.
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.
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.
Teen REACH DAYS OUT OF SCHOOL 2026-2027
SCHOOL YEAR
A FREE Days Out of School Program for Joliet District 86 Junior High School Students who are enrolled in our Teen REACH after school program. Available at Messiah Lutheran Church and Salvation Army
To learn more, please contact Jr. High Childcare Director Alana Bailey at (815) 782-0828 or alanabailey@jolietymca.org CLICK
Stop by the Membership Desk at your local YMCA facility 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.
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.
September 1 - November 18
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.
September 2 - November 19
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!
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.
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
The YMCA’s After School Club is offered onsite at the following location: Laraway School District 70C
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
Messiah Lutheran Church (serving Troy CCSD 70C students)
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
