Winter 1 will be a modified 4-week session. Program/Class fees will be adjusted accordingly.
Winter 1: January 5- February 1
4 weeks of programming
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: November 29
Open Registration: December 6
HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
Winter 2: February 2-March 8 5 weeks of programming
Registration Begins:
Facility Members: November 29
Open Registration: January 17
• Online by visiting www.jolietymca.org
• In person by visiting the Y
• By phone by calling (815) 744-3939
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
TAE KWON DO
Ages 5-14 WI1-WI2 $130/$260 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
SWEETHEARTS DANCE
Saturday, February 7
2-4 p.m. Free
Celebrate love, family, and togetherness at the Sweethearts Dance! This special evening is designed for families of all shapes and sizes to share moments filled with music, laughter, and plenty of dancing.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
SALVATION ARMY JOLIET
CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
300 3rd Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60433
TAE KWON DO
Ages 5-14 WI1-WI2 $130/$260 Thu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
40 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois 60431
SNOWMAN SLIME
3D VALENTINES CREATION Ages 5-14 2/9 $10/$20 Mon. 4-5 p.m.
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 everyone- both Facility Members and Community Members- so bring a friend!
SNOW MUCH FUN!
FRIDAY 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Ages 4-12
$20/$40
January 23
Kids are invited to come to the Y for night of fun. Make your own fluffy snow and build the coolest mini snowman ever! Pizza and drinks will be provided.
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
SNOWMAN SLIME
Ages 5-10 1/13 $10/$20
Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
NO BAKE PIE
Ages 5-10 1/27 $10/$20
Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
3D VALENTINES CREATION
Ages 5-10 2/10 $10/$20
Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
BAKING SODA BALLOON EXPERIMENT
Ages 5-10 2/24 $10/$20
Tue. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Singleton Elementary School
451 Copperfield Avenue Joliet, Illinois 60432
SNOWMAN SLIME
Ages 5-10 1/14 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
NO BAKE PIE
Ages 5-10 1/28 $10/$20 Wed. 3:15-4:15 p.m.
3D VALENTINES CREATION
Ages 5-10 2/11 $10/$20
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
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.
2026 SPRING YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
NFL FLAG FOOTBALL AND JUNIOR WOLVES DANCE TEAM
Preschool, Grades K-8 REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY
If you have any questions about Spring Youth Sports Leagues, please contact: Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager
Email: zjarosz@jolietymca.org
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Kids love us — and their parents do too!
At the Y, we provide a safe, affordable and fun day camp for youth and teens in grades K-8. YMCA Summer Camp offers kids a chance to have fun while building a healthy spirit, mind and body. Campers will enjoy a summer full of water fun, weekly field trips, sports, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts and more.
PLUS THEY GET TO...
• Make new friends
• Get messy
• Learn funny songs
• Have lots of FUN
Registration begins March 14 for Facility Members and March 21 for Community Members.
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317 CLICK HERE TO
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. To learn more about the Y’s financial assistance program, please visit www.jolietymca.org.
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.
To learn more about Kid Zone, please contact Before & After Care Director
Tori Dutkiewicz at (815) 744-3939, ext. 307 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.
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) 744-3939, ext. 307 or tdutkiewicz@jolietymca.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
TEEN ACHIEVERS WORKSHOP
Jobs in the Trades Workshop
Ages 14-19 Free
Wednesday, January 28 10 a.m.-Noon
Workshop Location:
Joliet Junior College- Event Center
Participants will gain valuable resources to help them prepare for their futures while hearing directly from industry professionals who can guide them toward successful careers in the trades.
Free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served.
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.
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.
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:
