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Dold Foods Donates $16,000 to Y for Summer Camp Meals WICHITA, Kan., (March 15, 2022) — For the second consecutive year, Dold Foods, the local manufacturing facility owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), today announced a donation of $16,000 to the Greater Wichita YMCA to provide meals for youth in the Wichita, Kan., area. The funds will be used to provide meals to participants in the YMCA Adventure Summer Camp program.  “We are pleased to be making this donation to…
#YiBELONG: Dawn and Sami Couzens Dawn and Sami Couzens belong at the Greater Wichita YMCA because of the personalized attention they receive from Erin, a personal trainer at the Dennis Schoenebeck North YMCA. Here is their story in their own words:   "My daughter and I started a membership at the YMCA in 2011 after a lengthy illness left her paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Her personal trainer worked with her three days a week for months. Once she was able to walk with…
2nd Annual Greater Wichita YMCA Cancer Survivor Retreat A morning of fellowship, activity and education for cancer survivors on May 5 at the Greater Wichita YMCA's Farha Sports Center - South, 3405 S. Meridian Ave., Bldg. 200. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. The retreat is open to any cancer survivor; prior involvement in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA isn't necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Program Director Debbie…
Pick Your Battle ICT FUN AND COMPETITIVE AT ANY LEVEL The Greater Wichita YMCA’s first-ever Pick Your Battle ICT is coming your way, and it’s serving up two of the fastest-growing sports in America: pickleball and cornhole. With a variety of divisions for players to choose from and fun, family activities taking place all day, the event has all of the ingredients for a good time. Bring the family and enjoy: Food Trucks & Family Games 11 am- 6 pm Outdoor Waterpark 1-6 pm It…
WICHITA COLLECTIVE IMPACT COLLABORATION CREATED THROUGH $2 MILLION CARGILL PROTEIN GIFT Wichita, Kansas — Leaders from Wichita’s nonprofit and education communities today announced a Wichita Collective Impact collaboration that will increase education success and workforce readiness in Wichita. Funded through a $2 million gift from Wichita-based Cargill Protein North America, the…
YMCA OF HUTCHINSON & RENO COUNTY TO BECOME PART OF GREATER WICHITA YMCA FAMILY Wichita, Kansas — The YMCA of Hutchinson & Reno County and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors today approved a plan to bring the associations together to foster greater investment in Hutchinson to strengthen kids, residents’ physical and emotional health and the community’s overall well-being. A management agreement in place since last November allowed both…
Greater Wichita YMCA honored with 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award The Greater Wichita YMCA is honored to be a recipient of a 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Award from the Wichita Business Journal. The award will be officially presented during a luncheon on August 22 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Area businesses, individuals, and nonprofits who receive this recognition excel in efforts to promote respect and inclusive treatment for others, advocate for…
Y-USA Partners With YMCA360 As Next-Level Digital Option For Y Associations Nationwide Wichita, Kansas — A partnership announced today between YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and YMCA360, an immersive digital health solution, is providing a high-tech option for Y associations across the country to meet the digital needs of their collective 11 million people served. The move is making it possible for youth and adults coast-to-coast to…
Futsal Blue Farha Futsal League Despite being around since the 1930s, odds are that you may not be familiar with the increasingly popular sport, futsal. When futsal was first created, it was often referred to as mini soccer as well as five-a-side. Not only does the indoor sport encourage…
Yoga in the Park with Alyssa Cameron • RESCHEDULED DATE • Fresh air and yoga with the Y are the perfect combination. We've selected a special yoga class from our extensive YMCA360 video library to include in a FREE Saturday morning outdoor class at Naftzger Park. Yoga in the Park with Alyssa Cameron is open to everyone! All you need to do is show up with your own yoga mat or towel. Alyssa, a group exercise coordinator at the Greater Wichita YMCA, will be there to answer…
Then & Now Contest 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day and its goal to encourage active play and lifelong healthy habits. We’re celebrating with a Then & Now Contest packed with Y nostalgia! Have you grown up with the Y? Your kids? Relive your family’s greatest Y memories and form new ones by sending us your THEN & NOW photos. Participate for a chance to win a free month of membership.  Our Then & Now Contest post at 10 a.m. (CST) WEDNESDAY, June 15 on…
A Thanksgiving Gratitude Message I want to personally thank you, the Greater Wichita Community, for your support of the YMCA. I am grateful for everyone, from the staff at our branches, to youth participants, to partners, to members and families whose connection to the Y brings normalcy back into their lives.  Not even a global pandemic had the power to take away our sense of community and purpose.  2020 isn’t the year we expected, but it is a year that showed all of us how much we…
Schedules Schedules Greater Wichita YMCA locations offer a variety of classes, included in your membership, for having fun and getting healthy. Group exercise classes are included with your YMCA membership. The Y has over 60 types of group exercise and water exercise classes to choose from.…
January FAMFEST Take family game night to the next level! Join us on Saturday, January 13th at the Northwest YMCA. Members and program participants can bring the whole family to compete in activities like archery tag, Zorb ball racing, yard games or have fun with STEAM activities. Whether you are coming for the food trucks or the games, there is something fun for everyone!  To learn more about this FAMFEST and future events, click here…
February FAMFEST Take family game night to the next level! Join us on Saturday, February 10th at the Newton YMCA. Members and program participants can bring the whole family to compete in activities like archery tag, Zorb ball racing, yard games or have fun with STEAM activities. Whether you are coming for the food trucks or the games, there is something fun for everyone!  To learn more about this FAMFEST and future events, click here…
March FAMFEST Take family game night to the next level! Join us on Saturday, March 9th at the Downtown YMCA. Members and program participants can bring the whole family to compete in activities like archery tag, Zorb ball racing, yard games or have fun with STEAM activities. Whether you are coming for the food trucks or the games, there is something fun for everyone!  To learn more about this FAMFEST and future events, click here.  
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps cancer survivor bat a thousand post-chemo Fifty-four. Whenever Judd Vance hears that number he immediately thinks of “The Catch” made by New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays in game 1 of the 1954 World Series. Anyone who’s around him for even the shortest time can tell he’s at his happiest when he’s talking about baseball, and he gets even more animated when recalling this historic play. “The Catch” obviously means a lot to Judd…
Pickle Center Blue Welcome to the Pickle Center at the West YMCA! The West YMCA now offers this state-of-the-art facility includes access to four indoor pickleball courts (28’x60’). The courts feature a professional-grade surface that exceeds the industry and tournament standards that all…
Better Before '24 Fitness Challenge CHALLENGE DETAILS Register at any branch and receive your passport Download the YMCA360 app Schedule a consultation with a personal trainer Attend 6 group exercise classes Attend 10 group training demos After you complete each activity, have a YMCA instructor/trainer or staff person sign off on the corresponding box on your passport. Once your passport is full, turn it in to the front desk to claim your challenge t-shirt.…
Membership Membership To join the Hutchinson YMCA, please visit the branch in-person or call 620-662-1203 to speak to our staff. (620) 662-1203