Welcome to the Mendota Area YMCA!
The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
Mendota 2018 Fall Brochure
Click HERE to download/print the 2018 Fall Brochure
Mendota YMCA Hours
Mendota Y Facility Hours
Mon – Fri: 5:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 6:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Babysitting Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 11:00am & 4:30 – 7:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00am
Sunday: Closed
Blood Sugar & Blood Pressure Screenings
OSF Saint Paul Medical Center comes to the Y to provide these screenings. You can have a fasting blood sugar or a post prandial (after you eat) blood sugar. Results are available immediately.
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 8-9:00am
Blood Pressure Only
February 11, April 10, June 12, August 14,
October 9 and December 11
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
January 8, March 12, May 8, July 10,
September 11, & November 13
Group Fitness
Monday: Morning Mix; 8:30-9:30am
Tuesday/Thursday:
– Morning Stretch; 7:45-8:30 am
– Dance Fitness; 8:30-9:30am
– Chair Fitness; 9:30-10:30am
– Body Strength; 5:30-6:00pm
– Dance Fitness; 6:00-6:50pm
After School Program
The Mendota Area Y will be offering an after school program in conjunction with District 289. The program will provide care for students K-5th Grade after school throughout the school year. (2018-2019)
The program includes; playground or gym time daily to burn off that extra energy after a long day of school, daily snack, homework time with assistance, and free time for crafts & activities.
The program is offered Monday – Friday on normal school attendance days only. (Early dismissal days will not be offered).
For more information/questions/or rates call the Y at 815.538.2900
Summer Camp Information
Camp Hours:
Camp Day; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Days: Monday- Friday
Dates: TBD
Before Care: 7:00-8:00 am & After Care: 4:00-5:30 pm
Before & After Care prices are included in our weekly rates.
Camp Informtation:
Camp Age: 4-12 yr. olds
Camp Cost: Weekly Rates
1st Child; $115/YM & $140/NYM
2nd Child; $100/YM & $124/NYM
3rd Child; $90/YM & $115/NYM
4th Child; $80/YM & $105/NYM
Daily Rates: $32/YM & $40/NYM
If you were in Half day Scamp Camp, then come to our weekly full day camp for $99.00!!
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Camp Programs:
Summer Adventure Camp (S.A.C.)
Half Day Camp
Crafts will be made along with exploring the nature around Mendota’s own adventurous lake! June 28th will be a closing party at Mendota Pool.
Ages: Boys/girls 4-10 yrs old.
Dates: TBD
Times: 9:00-11:30 am
Location: Mendota Lake Shelter
Fees: $75/YM & $85/NYM
Tennis Camp
5 week instructional camp focuses on the basic tennis skills for beginners, and those who are looking to improve their current skills!
Dates: TBD
Ages: Boys/Girls 7-13 yrs old.
Location: High School Tennis Courts
Fees: $40/YM & $50/NYM
Youth Soccer League/Clinic
5 week league is designed for your child to learn the fundamentals of soccer and practice them in a game setting. ½ the night practice & ½ night game time.
Dates: TBD
Ages: Boys/Girls 4-6 yrs old (Not in M.A.Y.S.)
Location: Mendota Y
Fees: $40/YM & $50/NYM
Fall Programs
Back by popular demand! NFL Flag Football, a 6 week program is geared towards the child who wants to try out football without the risk of injury. Practices will be held on Monday evenings and games will take place on Saturday mornings. Each participant receives an NFL Flag Football Jersey & Belt.
Time: 9:00 am; game start
Ages: Boys/Girls Grades K-4 (2018-2019 School year)
Location: Mendota Soccer fields.
Y staff will teach the participants safety rules and guidelines for archery. Participants will practice their shooting skills and aim while supervised by adults in a safe environment.
Time: 5-5:30pm (7-10 yrs) & 5:40-6:15pm (11-13 yrs)
Ages: Boys/Girls; 7-13 years old
Location: Mendota Area YMCA
Youth Volleyball
This 6 week program is designed for your child to learn the fundamentals of volleyball through skill drills, instruction, and game play. The final night will be games.
When: Wednesday’s beginning November 7
**Please note – No games on November 21**
Time: 5-5:50pm
Ages: Boys/Girls Grades 2-6 (2018-2019 School year)
Fee: $45/Members & $55/Non-Members
Location: Lincoln School (Old gym, Please use door 5)
All registrations are due November 2
Parent’s Night Out
Send your child(ren) to P.N.O. The Y staff will supervise the children while they play, do crafts, watch a movie and eat dinner all while you enjoy a night out.
Dates: Friday December 14
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Who: Boys/Girls ages 3-12 years old
Location: Lincoln School Gym Door 5
Fee:
Y Members:
$6 (1 kid), $5 (2 kids), and $4 (3 kids)
Non-Y Members:
$10 (1 kid), $9 (2 kids), $8 (3 kids)
For more information regarding programs or questions please contact the Mendota YMCA at 815.538.2900 or by email at info.mendotay@gmail.com
Employment and Services
Information on Internships and Guidelines
Mendota After School Program
Part-time daytime hours: Part-time
Hours: 2:45 – 5:30pm Mon – Fri • 2 – 3 days a week
TO APPLY: Please fill out an application and return to the Mendota Area YMCA
Mendota Babysitting Room Staff
Part-time daytime hours: Part-time
TO APPLY: Please fill out an application and return to the Mendota Area YMCA
Mendota Group Exercise Instructors
Part-time daytime hours: Part-time
TO APPLY: Please fill out an application and return to the Mendota Area YMCA
Personal Trainers
Part-time daytime hours: Part-time
TO APPLY: Please fill out an application and return to the Mendota Area YMCA
Scholarship and Financial Assistance
Scholarship Policy
The Illinois Valley Y believes in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate in the Y. If you are interested in making the Y a part of your life, but feel you cannot afford the regular rates, you may be awarded a partial scholarship of acceptance. The scholarship program, supported in part through Y Care campaigns, provides membership and program scholarships for those in need within our available resources.
Please click on the link below to be able to print out the scholarship form. Please remember to include all of your financial information and documentation to the Y. If no information is included with the scholarship, it will be returned and no scholarship will be awarded until financial information is given. This includes latest tax forms, social security payments, medical card, food stamps, etc. Copies only please. If you need copies made, please stop in at the Y and the courtesy counter will be glad to do this for you and return to you your original copies.
If you have any questions, please contact Dave Potthoff or Joanne Sabotta at the Illinois Valley YMCA 815-223-7904 or d.potthoff@comcast.net or jsabotta@comcast.net
Membership Pricing
The Membership Price for the Mendota Area Y is the same as the Illinois Valley Y. Please click the link below to be taken to the Membership webpage.
Mendota Y Advisory Board
Mendota Y Advisory Board
Kelly Becker
Rusty Stachlewitz
Alison Wasmer
Becky Mcpheeters
Lori Safranek
Dan Doyle
Angie Ortiz (Branch Manager)
Michelle Barkman
Lynette Piller
Ashley Pawlowski
Jamie Beetz
Shannon Beetz
The Mendota Y Board is looking for community minded individuals to sit on the board. Please click here for the Mendota Board Application.
The Mendota Building Fund
The Mendota Building Fund
Your gift can be structured to provide financial security for you and your heirs while maximizing its impact for the Mendota Y.
Contact
Email: info.mendotay@gmail.com
Phone: 815-538-2900
Address: 1811 S. 13th Ave Rt. 251, Mendota, IL 61342