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When in Doubt, Don’t Go Out
May 29, 2026May is Safety Around Water Month. The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness and is Offering Tips To Keep Our Community Safe in and Around Water this Summer. WHEN IN DOUBT, DON'T GO OUT!
Reach & Throw, Don’t Go!
May 22, 2026It is important to know how to help a person without putting yourself at risk. The best and safest method for helping a person in distress is Reach and Throw, Don’t Go. The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness regarding Water Safety. REACH & THROW, DON'T GO!
Discover Aikido at the Kenosha YMCA
May 20, 2026Discover Aikido at the Kenosha YMCA. This traditional Japanese martial art helps participants build confidence, improve focus, and develop balance and coordination in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.
Kenosha YMCA May 2026 Newsletter Is Here
May 18, 2026See what’s happening at the Kenosha YMCA! Our May newsletter highlights $80,000 Summer Food Access Grant, Youth Soccer League, and upcoming Special Events.
A Kenosha Summer Tradition Returns: Firecracker 5K Run/Walk 2026
May 18, 2026Join the Kenosha YMCA for the 48th Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk in Kenosha on June 28, 2026. Family-friendly race, scenic lakefront course, swag, and awards. Register today.
Don’t Just Pack a Life Jacket, Wear It
May 15, 2026May is Safety Around Water Month. The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness and is Offering Tips To Keep Our Community Safe in and Around Water this Summer. DON'T JUST PACK IT - WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET.
Kenosha YMCA Awarded $80,000 Grant to Expand Year-Round Food Access Programs
May 14, 2026The Kenosha YMCA has been awarded an $80,000 grant from YMCA of the USA to expand year-round food access initiatives throughout Kenosha County. The funding will support Anti-Hunger Programs, rural meal distribution, nutrition outreach, and volunteer opportunities serving local children and families.
Flip, Float & Follow
May 8, 2026May is Safety Around Water Month. The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness and is Offering Tips To Keep Our Community Safe in and Around Water this Summer. FLIP, FLOAT & FOLLOW. Learn how to successfully escape a variety of drowning accidents including dangerous currents such as rip currents, long-shore currents, and structural currents.
Why Your 20s Are the Perfect Time to Join the Kenosha YMCA
May 4, 2026Discover why adults ages 18 to 29 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are choosing the Kenosha YMCA for fitness, mental wellness, and community. Young adult memberships start at $39 per month. Explore programs and classes today.
Know What Drowning Looks Like
May 1, 2026May is Safety Around Water Month. The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness and is Offering Tips To Keep Our Community Safe in and Around Water this Summer. Know What Drowning Looks Like.
Enter the Kenosha YMCA Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Contest by May 31, 2026!
April 22, 2026Help raise awareness for Water Safety! Wear a life jacket at work, snap a pic, and you could win a 3-month Kenosha YMCA family membership!
Helping Kids Stay Safe in the Digital Space: Kenosha YMCA Leads Five Days of Action®
April 13, 2026Kids are growing up in a digital world, and parents play a key role in keeping them safe. Learn simple, practical ways to protect your child online during Five Days of Action.
