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Partner With Us A Place Where We Can All Collaborate The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where at risk populations, including kids and older adults, have ready access to programs and services they need, regardless of ability to pay. That’s why we work with more than 60 partner organizations, from government agencies to advocacy groups to corporations, to help support our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong families and positive youth…
Programs SPLASH Drowning Prevention The YMCA SPLASH program provides basic life-saving swim and water safety skills to 2nd grade children. The six-week program promotes being active, healthy, confident and safe.…
Join the Y A Place Where All Of Us Belong. The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where you’ll find the region’s most spectacular fitness facilities, important community programs, sports leagues, pools, water parks and so much more! It’s a place where all second graders can enjoy free swim lessons and every middle schooler has access to important after-school programs. It’s a place where your membership isn’t just something good for you, it’s something great for us all…
About Dark magenta The Y is a Place Where We All Belong Where our children can thrive and learn to be team players in sports and beyond. A place where our community comes together to connect, play and discover new things. With comprehensive healthy living and learning experiences for adults and kids, low-cost and FREE after-school programs for our youth, the Y is a place where your membership isn’t just something good for you, it’s something great for us all…
#YiBELONG: Olivia The Y is a place where Olivia belongs Let us introduce you to Olivia, one of the Y’s youth athletes whose perspective on being part of a team transcends her years.     “I belong to the YMCA because God blessed me with gymnastics. The Y is my happy place. It’s where I love to be. When I am there doing gymnastics, I feel like I am soaring,” Olivia said. “As teammates, we cheer each other on and encourage one another when we are learning new skills. Our coaches care about us and want…
#YiBELONG: Aisha Smith The Y is a place where Aisha belongs Let us introduce you to Aisha Smith, group exercise coordinator at the Dennis Schoenebeck North YMCA. She is a powerful example of how access to a Y membership through financial assistance can literally turn someone’s life around.  In 2009, she left an unhealthy environment and decided it was time for a change. Her main motivators were her children who looked up to her. She knew she had to end her reliance on anti-depressants, mood…
Pick Your Battle ICT brings out Y family in inaugural year Pick Your Battle ICT attracts nearly 70 registered teams The Greater Wichita YMCA hosted its first-ever Pick Your Battle ICT tournament on July 10 at Farha Sports Center-South, raising nearly $54,000 for the Y’s Strong Community Campaign. The event served up two of the fastest-growing sports in America – pickleball and cornhole. And…
Intermediate Leagues Volleyball Leagues For Those Ready For A Challenge ELIGIBLE AGES  6U-12U (Boys, Girls) Questions about age ranges? Use the …
Cougars Competition Results   FSC Cougars F11-1 - Nicole Klusener Place Date Division Event Site   Sat Jan 4, 2020 F11 Combined January Jam I Wichita Hoops   Sat Jan 18, 2020 F11 Combined Salt City Winter Smash Sports Arena / Salthawk Activity Center   Sat Jan 25, 2020 F11 Combined January Jam III Wichita Hoops 5260 N. Toler Dr. BelAire…
Group Exercise Dark green More than 800 Classes Included with Membership Your Greater Wichita YMCA membership includes more than 800 classes for every age range, fitness level and interest type. Find a Class…
WORLD DANCE PARTY presented by YMCA360 YMCA360 is throwing a WORLD DANCE PARTY on June 17 and your name is already on the VIP list! You'll sweat to the beat during this full-cardio workout that will begin at 10 AM in beautiful Naftzger Park. We're swapping a dance floor for grass so the outdoors can inspire you to move a little faster and kick a little higher. Everyone is invited to our WORLD DANCE PARTY, and it is absolutely free to attend. Jessie Silva, a group exercise instructor…
Fall Sports II Enrollment Opens Our FALL II sports enrollment has opened with adult sports, and youth basketball and soccer available - register today. The Greater Wichita YMCA has opened FALL II SPORTS enrollment for youth and adults. Seasons start in late-October and run through late-December. Early bird pricing is available for youth sports through early-October. ACTIVITY FINDER
Power 8 Power 8 is an eight week wellness challenge for the spirit, mind and body designed by the personal training and nutrition experts at the YMCA. The combination of indoor, outdoor and virtual training will keep you motivated and allow you to participate no matter your preference or schedule. You pick the branch and where you want to work out and you pick the goal. This is not your typical fitness challenge so be prepared to get your health and wellness journey back on track. Our…
Recognizing Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Honorees Coach of the Year Award What coaches do FOR ALL kids goes beyond notes on a clipboard, because teaching players the rules of the game is only a portion of their impact.  With each practice and interaction, coaches are preparing our youth for every new chapter to come in their lives. We hear so often from adults who grew up in the Y’s sports program that what they learned from their…
Power Lunch Webinar EXERCISES FOR AGE, OR STAGE As we move through the decades or stages of life, exercise and fitness goals often change. That change may require a different approach from what was successful during another period in life.  Explore what this means for you in this session with Lianna Fry, certified Health & Well-being Coach and personal trainer.…