Morris Hospital YMCA

Attention! The Gym will be closed until 1 p.m. to accommodate our summer day campers during the rainy weather! The Indoor Walking track will remain open for use.

We appreciate your understanding!

Tip #20: Music makes us happy!

It’s time for a new summer playlist! 🎶

Did you know? Upbeat music can trigger the release of dopamine and endorphins! Both are known as feel-good chemicals in the brain that play a role in alleviating symptoms of depression.

Music also serves as a fantastic motivator when moving your body! If you haven’t already, take some time to curate the perfect playlist for your summer activities. 😉

Growing and learning at the Y! 🌱

Thanks to Grundy County Ag In The Classroom and Y volunteer Donna Jeschke for spending some time teaching our campers all about gardening and plant life this morning! We always have so much fun with you, and we are looking forward to many more great lessons ahead! 😉

The Morris Hospital YMCA is proud to partner with the Northern Illinois Food Bank for a series of Summer Family Market events.

Households with kids and teens (ages 18 or under) are invited to stop by the Y to receive free groceries on the following dates:

Monday, June 22 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, July 13 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, August 3 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Summer Family Market distributions use a contactless drive-thru model with pre-packed groceries. No registration, ID, or documentation is needed. Food is distributed on a first-come first-served bases, while supplies last. For more information, please visit the Membership Desk.

Our campers laced up their roller skates yesterday! 🛼

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! 🎶

Join us as we celebrate the powerful creativity and influence of African American artists across all genres of music! To honor this legacy, we are sharing a spotify playlist that highlights iconic songs and voices across genres! Click here to start listening: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mvGOmfk9YN7wbpSfRv0js

African American Music Appreciation Month Playlist · Hoffman Academy · 35 items · 46 saves

Interested in learning to cook? 👩‍🍳 Our Teens In the Kitchen class is a great way to try new recipes, learn cooking basics, and make new friends!

To register for Teens In the Kitchen, click here: https://tinyurl.com/4df4hkkz

The Morris Hospital YMCA is partnering with Lee Family Martial Arts to offer a 10-week beginner Taekwondo class led by a professional Taekwondo Master.

Starting the week of June 22, classes will be held weekly on either Mondays or Fridays and provide a great introduction for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Taekwondo. Participants will have the option to purchase a uniform and participate in belt testing; however, both are completely optional.

Visit our blog to find dates and registration: https://tinyurl.com/y7kf6xn2

Over the past several weeks, generous Y supporters came together to raise more than $205,000 to help send kids to YMCA camp this summer!

Because of this incredible generosity, our 2026 Send a Kid to Camp Campaign was truly one for the record books – providing more than 4,100 days of camp for children in our community. Read more by visiting our blog: https://bit.ly/4u6WRj7