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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.…
Wichita Collective Impact Announces Summer Grant Recipients Wichita Collective Impact initiative leaders announced the recipients of summer grant funding during a check presentation ceremony at Cargill Protein North America headquarters on Tuesday, May 16. Awardees will lead summer programming for students in the 67214 zip code who are entering kindergarten, first or second grade this fall. The four 501(c)(3) organizations awarded checks totaling $52,724 were: Prime…
#YiBELONG: Nancee Knierim Nancee Knierim belongs at the Greater Wichita YMCA because the staff at the Dennis Schoenebeck North YMCA only see her ability, not her age.  At age 69, she set a goal to run a marathon.   Here is her story in her own words:  My name is Nancee Knierim. I am 69 years old and have the usual medical history of past issues, including surgery on both rotator cuffs, ruptured disc in lower back, etc. In realizing next year I would be 70, I decided to set a…
Dedicated Lifeguards Carry Out Y Mission Daily The Greater Wichita YMCA is a place where all of us belong. We participate in classes, programs and sports for many different reasons, but one thing is constant: the Y makes us feel welcome, accepted and loved. Every person who comes here and works here has a #YiBELONG story to tell, and we’re honored to share their experiences with you.  We are fortunate as an association to have a dedicated group of lifeguards who are…
Lose 2021 Holiday Challenge The Lose 2021 Challenge gives you that extra motivation to stay in shape during the holidays – and you even get your own gift at the end! Registration open now through November 27. To complete the challenge, participate in 15 Group Exercise classes or workouts in branch or through YMCA360 between November 25 - January 1, 2022. Track your progress through the YMCA360 app to earn a…
SECOND GRADERS LEARN WATER SAFETY SKILLS THROUGH SPLASH! Wichita, Kansas — School is back in session and so is the Greater Wichita YMCA’s free SPLASH! program. Offered to area second graders at schools designated as low income (more than 60 percent reduced/free lunches), SPLASH! has a very specific purpose: Keep kids safe while they are in and around water. “SPLASH! equips children with basic…
Camp Finder Camp Finder Camper's Age - Select -4-5 (No Kindergarten)5 (Completed Kindergarten)6-12 (Completed Kindergarten)13-14 Your child is eligible for Junior Explorer Camp!  Junior Explorer Camps are designed for preschoolers who are ready for summer adventure and are getting ready for school. …
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2021 Thanksgiving Gratitude Message Thanksgiving is a time when we take inventory of our blessings, and it’s certainly something I have done more and more of in recent days. At the top of my gratitude list is the honor of being part of the Greater Wichita YMCA family.  I am proud to see firsthand the impact the Y’s mission has on individuals, families and our community-at-large. Support from members, donors, our volunteer board of directors and staff allowed us to expand our mission…
Corporate Wellness Corporate wellness Access to exercise facilities and healthy lifestyle resources is a great way for people to decompress, relieve stress, and re-energize. It's also an incredible employee benefit. Employers The Y is a place where your employees can decompress, relieve stress and re-energize. It’s a…