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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

(NASM) Personal Training Certification

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Training and Certification

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Ready for new career in health and wellness? Want to start your own personal training services? The Y offers Certified Personal Training (CPT) instruction, accredited through NASM that can help you become a nationally-certified trainer. Becoming a CPT can lead to rewarding work in health and fitness, helping make a difference in people’s lives. Register by March 12, 2024. 

Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Young Leaders Club at North Kansas City YMCA

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Youth and Family Events

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Youth Development Services

The Young Leaders Club connects future leaders ages 12-18 with adult role models who will help develop their leadership potential, while fostering a culture of service. The club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. from May 7 through May 30, 2024. With the help of YMCA role models and mentors, these young leaders will develop the required skills they need to make positive changes in their communities.

Meal Planning Workshop

Three prepped meals with fruits and veggies in Tupperware on a table.

Nutrition

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Meal planning can be overwhelming. The goal of this workshop is to not only give you some tips and tricks, but to work together with our certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist to build your personalized grocery list filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and oils. We will also discover different ways to prepare food ahead of time, so that you can save money and time during your busiest weeks.

Power Lifting Event

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Squat / Bench / Deadlift - IPF Standards
Womens: 500lb, 750lb, 1000lb
Mens: 1000lb, 1250lb, 1500lb
Compete and receive t-shirt with your weight class! Multiple packages are available that include additional perks.

Youth Athletic Camp at North Kansas City YMCA

North Kansas City YMCA Gym and Basketball Courts

Youth and Family Events

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Youth Sports

Come join our Youth Athletic Camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. between July 9 and August 1, 2024. During this camp, Nationally Certified Personal Trainers will work with youth ages 12-18 to provide supportive education on exercise foundations. This is done by incorporating speed, agility, power and strength & conditioning training. Our programs teach youth the importance of teamwork, leadership and safety alongside building upon exercise foundations.

AOA Field Trip - "Newsies" at the New Theatre & Restaurant

Image of the sculpture outside of the New Theatre and Restaurant. Sculpture depicts one person on top of a large sphere, with two other people trying to help each other up to the top of the sphere.

Active Older Adult Events

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North Kansas City YMCA
9229 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66212
Newsies spins the inspirational tale of Jack Kelly - a charismatic newsboy who dreams of a better life. When the unscrupulous newspaper tycoon, Joseph Pulitzer, raises prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack along with spitfire reporter, Katherine Plummer, rouse the downtrodden "newsies" to stand up against Pulitzer and fight for what's right!
 
We will meet in the lobby at 11:30 a.m. for seating, lunch will be served at 12 p.m and the show begins at 1 p.m. The show typically lasts around 3 hours. Please note: transportation is not provided, and participants will need to get themselves to the theatre and back. Sign up at the Welcome Center by July 1. Tickets cannot be refunded after this date.

NASM Personal Training Certification

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Training and Certification

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116

The Y offers Certified Personal Training instruction, accredited through NASM, that will help you become a nationally-certified personal trainer. These 22 sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between October 1 and December 12. The deadline for registration is September 17. Register at the Welcome Center or online.