The Naperville Jaycees, the local chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was chartered in 1954 as a group of young professionals wholly dedicated to personal and professional growth through volunteer fundraising and community service.
In addition to planning public fundraising events, there are many other aspects to the Jaycees. The group has numerous social gatherings, organizes philanthropic efforts like food-drives, members participate in service projects such as DuPage River clean-up, and perform grant research in effort to give tens of thousands of dollars in donations to other local 501c3 organizations annually.
One “Last Fling” of the summer
Since 1983, the group has organized and staffed the Last Fling, its most well known accomplishment, in close cooperation with the City of Naperville, the Naperville Park District, numerous Naperville community organizations, and many hundreds of volunteers. Proceeds from the Last Fling over the past four decades have exceeded $4M for other nonprofit organizations in Naperville and surrounding communities.
The funds raised by the Last Fling have gone towards some very recognizable landmarks; Jaycee Marina and the Naperville Jaycees ADA Playground along the Riverwalk, the Jaycees Gazebo at Fredenhagen Park and recently, Naperville Jaycees Park near the Municipal Center. In addition, significant contributions were made towards other local attractions; Wentz Hall, Century Walk and Moser Tower to name just a few.
The schedule of events for the 2026 Last Fling
The 2026 Last Fling will happen Labor Day Weekend, Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7 as an end-of-summer block party-style event all along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville. From Friday at 5pm when event gates open until gates closure at 6PM Monday, the event will provide exciting live musical acts, fun family entertainment, and a wide variety of exposition booths. food, beverages, and carnival rides and games!…