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What's Happening at the Kenosha YMCA?

Spring II is in full swing!


View our latest program guide for current and upcoming programs!  

Wear your Life Jacket to Work and Enter our Photo Contest!

Help us spread awareness about Safety Around Water by wearing your life jacket to work and entering our photo contest!

Enter by May 31st, 2024.

Featured Programs

Summer T-Ball League

Season: June 6th - August 3rd

Ages: 5-7

Practice: Thursdays 5:15-6pm

Games: Thursdays & Saturdays

Evaluations: May 30th

Registration Deadline: May 30th

Fees: Member $75 | General Public $115

Schedules will be distributed the first week of practice. T-Shirts will be provided prior to first game. Participants are required to provide their own glove.

ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Join the YMCA Men's Basketball League for competitive games, camaraderie, and fun! Get ready to hit the court and compete with friends. All skill levels welcome - Register your team today! 

Season: July 21st - September 29th

Ages: 18+

Games: Sundays 11am-3pm

Registration Deadline: July 7th

Fees: $575/team (min 5 players per team)

Upcoming Events

46th Annual

FIRECRACKER RUN/WALK

Sunday, June 30th 2024

5K Race

• Includes T-shirt, Finisher Medal & Awards*

1-Mile Fun Run, No Timing

• Includes T-Shirt & Finisher Medal*

Register in May and pay $30!

HURRY! Price increases to $35 on June 1st.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Not a runner? You can still be involved! We need volunteers to help make this a fun and safe race for all. 

*Guaranteed to first 500 entrants. Shirt size not guaranteed. Awards for 5K Race only

10th Annual

TRI MY BEST Triathlon

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Tri My Best is an Adaptive Triathlon for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

This is a ‘swim/bike/run’ event for children (5 & up) and young adults with developmental disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, global delays, etc. ALL abilities are welcome, including those that may require the use of flotation devices, adapted bikes, walkers, power wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. All athletes will be paired up with volunteers to encourage, assist and ensure safety.

Hurry! Last day to register is July 12th!

Volunteers Make this Event Possible

We need volunteers to make this a great event for all of our hard working athletes. To register as a volunteer please click below. You can then choose from the positions and time frames listed. We have positions available for people of all age groups and abilities. We suggest that if you do not already have a ‘Sign-Up Genius’ account that you register for one as it makes the process easier and will help to ensure you receive all communication.

What's New?

KENOSHA EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY

Opens Doors; Announces Director

Last month, the City of Kenosha celebrated a significant milestone with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA).

Located at 2222 63rd Street in the Uptown neighborhood, KELA is committed to empowering students and young adults with the skills and resources needed to pursue successful college and career paths. This collaborative effort between the City of Kenosha and local partners will provide opportunities for local youth, fostering a pipeline of talent for area colleges and future employers.

Beginning this fall, the Kenosha YMCA Teen Achievers program will be housed at KELA, and we are currently operating the Best Buy Teen Tech Center powered by Jockey.

KELA recently announced its inaugural Director, Atifa Robinson. Atifa comes to us with over 20 years of leadership experience in health and education, and believes her passion for driving community impact, her dedication to serve, and build healthy communities to thrive, will be a key factor in moving the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy forward.

The Kenosha YMCA is proud to be a partner in this collaborative effort. Other partners include Carthage College, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Herzing University, Gateway Technical College, Jockey International, the Best Buy Foundation™, gener8tor and the Mahone Fund.

IMPORTANT DATES

Memorial Day Hours: 5am-1pm

Monday, May 27th, 2024

No Regular Classes

Kids' Club will be open


Summer Session Dates

Member Registration - 6/10

General Public Registration - 6/17

Summer Session Begins - 6/24


Firecracker Run/Walk*

June 30th, 2024

*Registration Required


Independence Day Hours: 5am-1pm

Thursday, July 4th, 2024

No Regular Classes

Kids' Club will be open

Thank you to our Sponsors!

• Healthy Tip of the Month •

Boost Your Mood with a Little Sunshine!

Did you know that the sun is a fantastic source of vitamin D and can significantly improve your mood and attitude? Just a few minutes outside can make a big difference. Here are some simple ways to get your daily dose of sunshine:

  • Take a quick walk
  • Sit in your backyard
  • Stand outside and breathe in the fresh air

If you're stuck inside all day, try these alternatives:

  • Open the window near your desk
  • Suggest taking a work meeting outside
  • Eat lunch at a nearby park
  • Exercise outdoors

Remember, even just five minutes of blue skies can do wonders for your mind and heart!

Have you downloaded the YMCA360 Mobile App

so you can stay up-to-date with all the happenings at the Kenosha YMCA?

Features Include:

• Check-in Barcode

• Access to Class Schedules

• Facility Information

• Notifications

• Workout Tracking

• 2,000+ On Demand YMCA360 Content, Livestream Classes and MORE!

Kenosha Y Membership required to access YMCA360 features. 

   
   

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