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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 … branch locations , four seasonal, outdoor water parks , and three, indoor sports complexes in Andover, El Dorado, Newton, and Wichita. Our courts, fields, fitness centers, indoor tracks, pools, social spaces, studios, and turf host organized sports for all … branch locations , four seasonal, outdoor water parks , and three, indoor sports complexes in Andover, El Dorado, Newton, and Wichita. Our …
WUSHOCK Statue to Join YMCA on Wichita State Campus … neighborhoods. The 77,000-square-foot facility will offer drop-in daycare, social, community, fitness, meeting and wellness spaces.  A … neighborhoods. The 77,000-square-foot facility will offer drop-in daycare, social, community, fitness, meeting and wellness spaces.  A …
President's Letter - June 2019 … of Our Children Our President and CEO sent a note spotlighting that summer time can mean hungry bellies for little ones. For the many … who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year, summer is a particularly vulnerable time. Statewide almost 48% of … 57% within Sedgwick County. Rather than enjoying all the activities summer offers, these children are often preoccupied worrying about when …
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…
Safety Updates … are committed to the safety of all who use or visit our facilities and in the larger community and hold and honor the following commitments: … of their role within the organization - undergo rigid employment checks including comprehensive county, state and federal criminal background checks; social security traces; national sex offender registry (SOR) …
Fun Fit Join Y Staff in this class where having fun can improve your health. Jam packed with games designed to improve strength, endurance and flexibility while developing lifelong fitness skills! Kids enjoy fun, engaging, structured games and activities, while making new friends, staying active, and having fun! Close-toed shoes are required.  For kids ages 6-12 and FREE with your family membership. Program times and offerings vary at YMCA locations…
Pool Closing All Greater Wichita YMCA pools, including saunas and whirlpools on deck, will be closed on May 28th until 3PM for an inservice.  Staff will be reviewing emergency procedures and safety techniques to better serve our members. Thank you for your cooperation!  
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 North location: Open Gym and Pool Schedule…
Pools & Aquatics About Our PoolsThe 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…
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 Andover location: YMCA360 Virtual Classes
Pools & Aquatics … Pools & Aquatics About Our Pools We are proud be home to one of the Greater Wichita YMCA's four … on. Hot Tub/Sauna/Steam Not available at this time. Lap Lengths Indoor pools not available at this time. Pool Temperatures Indoor pools not … Pools & Aquatics About Our Pools We are proud be home to one of the …
Meet Our Staff … from Fort Hays State University. She began her career with the YMCA as a Membership Associate in 2014, and started her current role at … Science from Longwood University in Virginia Certifications YMCA Certified Lifeguard, ACSM Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Group … Coach Abby grew up in Wichita and started swimming at age 13 for the NW YMCA Neptune’s. Coach Abby’s favorite stroke is the breaststroke, …