The Y is a chief nonprofit, committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through sports, fitness, fun and shared interests.
A branch of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA opened its doors to the Plainfield community in 2006. Thousands of area residents participate in year-round programming, including before school and after school programs, youth sports, summer camps, group fitness classes and swim lessons, among others.
The C.W. Avery Family Y is located just west of downtown Plainfield and features: a family aquatic center, an eight-lane pool, steam room and sauna, a gymnasium, a fitness center and weight room, an indoor running track, a group cycling room, an activity center, a supervised playroom, multi-purpose rooms, an aerobics and dance studio, softball and soccer fields and an outdoor track.