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The Kenosha YMCA relies on the dedication and support of volunteers to make a difference in the lives of community members. Whether you have a specific skill set or simply a willingness to lend a hand, your involvement as a volunteer will make a significant impact.

Enroll your child in the Kenosha YMCA Before & After School Enrichment Program at Prairie Lane, Forest Park or Kenosha YMCA with transportation from Curtis Strange, Southport, and Ruth Harmon schools. Our program offers academic support, physical activities, social-emotional development, and more in a safe, nurturing environment. Register now for the 2024-25 school year!

The 46th Annual Kenosha YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk saw an unprecedented turnout with 565 participants, nearly 200 more than last year's event.

Summer is here, and residents in and around the City of Kenosha flock to public pools and beaches to cool off and have fun. However, what should be an enjoyable day in the water can quickly turn tragic if proper safety measures are not followed.

Kenosha YMCA June Newsletter is Here!What's New this MonthNew Youth Soccer LeagueIGNITE Group Training ClassesTri My Best Triathlon Events and Details Read the full June Newsletter.

Check out the Kenosha YMCA May Newsletter! Spring II programs are in full swing, big events are coming, and there’s still time to join the Safety Around Water photo contest!

Be a kid again this summer and get a 1-month individual membership at our $30 Youth Rate. New memberships only. Some restrictions apply. Must register in person between 6/1/24 and 7/25/24. How to Sign Up! EVERYONE CAN BE A KID THIS SUMMER AT THE Y!

It 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. Tip #3: REACH & THROW, DON'T GO!

Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy Names New Director The Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) is pleased to announce its inaugural Director, Atifa Robinson. Robinson has over 20 years of leadership experience in health and education, and she 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.

Help us create awareness of Safety Around Water by wearing your life jacket to work on May 20th!

Join the Kenosha YMCA on April 20, 2024, for Healthy Kids Day®, a vibrant celebration promoting the health and well-being of families. Enjoy a day packed with activities like basketball, rock climbing, and more. Register now for free and learn about other enriching programs for kids and adults offered year-round.

Join the battle against cancer at the 6th Annual UNITE THE FIGHT Dance Fitness Party (formerly known as the CharityWERQ Fundraiser)! This year, it's BIGGER and BETTER as we combine THREE dance fitness formats – Turn Up, WERQ, and Zumba – to unite in the fight against cancer, party harder, AND raise more funds for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA.