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Job Prep Resources & Positions Job Prep Resources & Positions2026 Job Prep Students: Wichita Enrollment deadline is Jan. 12, 2026. Newton Enrollment deadline is Dec. 15, 2025.Job Prep Program Info Form 2025 Job Prep Students: Visit the Job Prep Positions page to view available positions, descriptions and contact information…
School Sites HoursKEY Academy programs serve elementary youth aged 5 to 12 in over 14 school sites across six local school districts. AM sessions, where available, begin at 6:30AM and end with staff dismissal of kids at the start of the school day. Afternoon sessions begin when students arrive after school is dismissed and close at 6:00PM.Key Academy SitesUnless otherwise noted and approved, children must attend the KEY Academy site where they are…
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Greater 316 Club Try Out and Compete at a Local, Regional, or National LevelGreater 316 Volleyball is committed to offering the best experience for our teams for an unbeatable price. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to grow at the competitive level regardless of ability to pay. Our experienced and certified coaching staff offers skill and teamwork development while players learn to play and win with a diverse group of other young…
Cooking Classes Junior Chef Academy (Ages 6-12) At the Greater Wichita YMCA, we teach kids to find their way around a kitchen and to make good food choices in a fun, hands-on setting. They gain much more than cooking skills from the experience. Children who learn healthy habits at an early age, grow up to be happy and…
Job Prep Work Skills Today for a Better TomorrowJob Prep is a FREE course sponsored by the YMCA and takes place once a week for 2 hours from February - May for teens ages 14-17. Classes available at the following locations: Downtown YMCA, Steve Clark YMCA, Newton YMCA, East High School, Heights High School, North High School, Southeast High School, South High School, and West High School.…
Registration RegistrationCheck out our site listing to find out if the YMCA program is offered at your child’s school site.Registration for 2025-2026 opens July 7. To begin the registration process:Read our…
Greater Wichita YMCA, Cosmosphere Announce Space-Themed Project for Hutchinson YMCA Wichita, Kansas — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Cosmosphere are proud to announce the launch of a joint project to bring a space-themed climbing structure to the new Hutchinson YMCA location, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2026. The collaboration reflects both organizations' commitment to youth development, family engagement and…
Wine & Dine 2025 Sample an array of wine, drinks and specialties from local chefs, participate in our silent auction and enjoy entertainment as you strengthen your community by supporting YMCA programs that help kids reach their full potential. TABLE of 10$1,750Early bird pricing $1,500 until September 30thTable for 10Reserved seating, additional food and beverages table-side.INDIVIDUAL TICKETS$150Early bird pricing $125 until September 30thThank You to Our Sponsors…
Dance Open House Come to the Y to experience our dance programs! At this open house you will meet our instructors and discover the many styles of dance that we teach for all ages. Learn more about our dance programs at ymcawichita.org/dance. Locations: Dennis Schoenebeck North YMCAKen Shannon Northwest YMCA 
Join Build Your Perfect MembershipThe Y isn't just a place where you'll find Wichita's most spectacular fitness facilities and largest youth sports leagues, it's a place where second graders can learn life-saving swim skills and middle schoolers have 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.Your membership gives you access to all YMCA branches and includes hundreds of group exercise…
September 2025 FAMFEST - West YMCA Theme: FootballTake family game night to the next level! Join us on Saturday, September 13th at the West 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,…
Greater Wichita YMCA Activate Account All members that have an online account with the Greater Wichita YMCA need to activate their account in the new portal. LEARN MORE HERE.  Welcome to the Greater Wichita YMCAThere's a place in Wichita where we all win. Where our children can thrive and learn to be team players in sports and beyond…
Middle School After School Program Stay After with UsThe Greater Wichita YMCA's Middle School After School program provides a safe, supervised environment where students can receive academic support, explore and develop new skills and interests, enjoy a nutritious snack, participate in structured, physical activities, and have fun with peers and positive role models. Students have FREE daily access to two hours of programming that follows best practices for the age group.Middle School…
Parkinson's Support About Parkinson'sParkinson’s is a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, stiffness, slow movement, and balance problems. Exercise and physical activity can improve many motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms. The YMCA is here for our members with Parkinson’s Disease, or related symptoms.The Y's FocusYMCA’s Parkinson’s Support Program goal is:To prevent and delay physical decline associated with Parkinson’s…
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LIVESTRONG Strengthening Our Most Vulnerable We are committed to empowering our entire community with resources and options that excite them and help them work toward improved general health. That certainly includes older adults, those recovering from surgery or injury, and those…
Gymnastics Open House Come to the Y to experience our gymnastics programs!Come to our open house to get acquainted with our gymnastics program. See your gymnastics equipment, learn about our classes, meet our instructors, enroll on-site, and be evaluated for class placement. Learn more about our gymnastics program at ymcawichita.org/gymnastics. Locations:East YMCARichard A. Devore South YMCAEl Dorado…
Swim Lessons  Learn to Swim at the YThe Greater Wichita YMCA provides a safe, fun, encouraging environment to help all swimmers feel comfortable learning in the water. Y swim lessons participants can expect:LOCATION Choose any one of our 10 pool branch locations in Andover, El Dorado, Newton, Hutchinson and throughout Wichita, KS.OPTIONS Private (1:1), Small Group, and Group Classes available. 1-time, 2-week, monthly…
FAMFEST FAMFEST at the Greater Wichita YMCATake family game night to the next level! On the second Saturday of every month, a different branch of the Greater Wichita YMCA will be hosting FAMFEST.  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…