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Sports & Programs Year-Round Sports, Programs and Activities at the Y The Dennis Schoenebeck North YMCA believes that organized sports and programs have value far beyond the score at the end of the game. Use the registration link below to see what sports and programs are currently running. …
Pools & Aquatics About Our Pools The North YMCA offers recreational and lap swimming as part of your membership. We are also proud be home to one of the Greater Wichita YMCA's four Water Parks - also included with your membership. Features…
Pools & Aquatics About Our Pools The East YMCA offers recreational and lap swimming as part of your membership. Features Expand all …
Sports & Programs Year-Round Sports and Programs at the Y The East YMCA believes that organized sports have value far beyond the score at the end of the game. Use the registration link below to see what sports and programs are currently open.  Register for East YMCA Programs…
Schedules Schedules Greater Wichita YMCA locations offer a variety of classes, included in your membership, for having fun and getting healthy. Here are the schedules for the offerings at the East location: Open Gym and Pool Schedule…
Schedules Schedules  Greater Wichita YMCA locations offer a variety of classes and programs for having fun and getting healthy. Here are the schedules for the offerings at the El Dorado location: Open Gym and Pool Schedule…
Pools & Aquatics About Our Pools The El Dorado YMCA offers recreational and lap swimming as part of your membership. Features Expand all …
Water Parks Open Water Parks open on May 29th! Check with individual water park locations for special grand opening events.
Pumpkin Pie Dip It only takes a few minutes to make and enjoy a delicious PUMPKIN PIE DIP that makes a great snack or dessert year-round.  This week Tammi Krier, our Healthy Eating Director, takes you through an easy, affordable, delicious, kid-friendly recipe for PUMPKIN PIE DIP - a snack or dessert that can be made in minutes using common ingredients and pumpkin, something most of us only eat in the fall. INGREDIENTS (Serves Three) 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie…
Funky Faced Pizzas Grab your kids, a handful of common ingredients, and 15-20 minutes for a kid-friendly cooking session to make FUNKY FACED PIZZAS. This week Tammi Krier, our Healthy Eating Director, takes you through an easy, affordable, delicious, kid-friendly recipe for FUNKY FACED PIZZAS - snack or light meal that can be made in minutes with ingredients typically found around the house. INGREDIENTS (Per Pizza) 1 whole wheat English Muffin (halved) or pita bread 2 tbsp. pizza/…
YMCA Launches Free Online Classes YMCA 360 offers on-demand programs and digital coaching 24/7 WICHITA, Kan. – March 18, 2020 – The Y is launching online exercise classes and youth programs to support the health and well-being of the community. The programs available at ymca360.org include popular group exercise classes like Boot Camp, Barre, Yoga, weightlifting, boxing, Tai Chi and low impact programs. YMCA 360 programs are available on-demand for free. The…
Public Comment Wanted for Food System Master Plan The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County seeking resident experiences and priorities as work begins on developing a regional food plan. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County to develop a FOOD SYSTEM MASTER PLAN that is a long-range planning document that lays out our community's vision for its growth while considering food and nutrition in that plan and vision. The Food System Master Plan will align policies such as…
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center Officially Open FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PARTNERSHIP FACILITY OPENS ON WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY’S INNOVATION CAMPUS The Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State University Open 77,000 Sq. Ft. Building Intended to Better Serve the Health Needs of the University and Adjacent Communities WICHITA, KANSAS (Tuesday, January 21, 2020) — Announced as part of a formal partnership between Wichita State…
George Sorensen to Lead Steve Clark YMCA He will oversee building completion on the Wichita State campus and lead staffing and programming before running the building's operations. GREATER WICHITA YMCA HIRES EXPERIENCED DIRECTOR FOR NEWEST BRANCH (WICHITA, KANSAS - AUGUST 14, 2019) -- It will be several more months before it sees community use but the newest Greater Wichita YMCA branch location has started staffing starting with a Branch Director with experience in YMCA…
WUSHOCK Statue to Join YMCA on Wichita State Campus The Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center on the Campus of Wichita State University will be the home of the first-ever WuShock statue. 8-foot WuShock sculpture planned for WSU campus YMCA The Wichita State University campus will soon be home to a larger-than-life sculpture of its beloved WuShock mascot at the entrance plaza of the new YMCA and Student Wellness Center, thanks to Steve Clark – a longtime…
President's Letter - June 2019 Nourishing the Development of Our Children Our President and CEO sent a note spotlighting that summer time can mean hungry bellies for little ones. For the many children who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year, summer is a particularly vulnerable time. Statewide almost 48% of school-age children qualify for food assistance during the school year. The number increases to nearly 57% within Sedgwick County. Rather than…
Dr. Jim Farha's Name Added to Andover YMCA The Board of the Greater Wichita YMCA, today, added the name of longtime supporter, Jim Farha, to the Andover YMCA. DR. JIM FARHA'S NAME ADDED TO ANDOVER YMCA BRANCH LOCATION (Monday, June 11, 2019, Wichita, KS) -- The Greater Wichita YMCA, today, officially added the name of Dr. Jim Farha to the Andover YMCA. This is the first branch location named for Dr. Farha but the association's three Sports Centers, with acres of…
President's Letter - April 2019 Make a Summer Plan Did you know that children lose on average two months of reading skills over the summer? Summer should be a time for youth development through travel, camp, adventures, and fun but - for too many - the end of full, planned, school days also halts learning, physical activity, and social engagement. The progress gap between kids from higher- and lower-income families often grows and, in some cases, kids from less-wealthy…
Herb and Lemon Couscous HERB AND LEMON COUSCOUS (Makes 8 Servings) INGREDIENTS: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups couscous 1/2 cup lemon juice 4T extra-virgin olive oil  4T fresh, chopped parsley Black pepper, kosher salt, red pepper flakes (to taste) DIRECTIONS: Set broth, in a medium saucepan, over a medium heat to boil. While broth is heating, run cold water over couscous until it runs clear. Once broth is at a rolling boil, add couscous, cover with lid,…
Velma's Story Velma works for Celebrity Cruises, a partner in our Employee and Wellness Program. She's learning all sorts of new stuff. "After having my son, I struggled with postpartum depression and gained over 75 pounds in 3 years. The weight gain came due to the stresses of being a single, full-time working mom and using food as a coping mechanism. My son is at the age where he has tons of energy and wants to do activities that involve a lot of moving; I want to have the…