This course is designed to provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will be certified in American Safety and Health Institute’s (ASHI) courses: CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. The course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf, and waterpark environments.

The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary. The course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool maintenance basics, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard.

The leadership competencies this course meets for the Leader Level are Inclusion, Influence, Communication, Decision Making, and Emotional Maturity.

At the Y, strengthening our communities is our cause and we are committed to helping people reach their full potential. Our New American Welcome Centers (NAWC) are designed to help immigrants - also referred to as newcomers - fully integrate into American society.

This luncheon will provide guests the opportunity to gain more knowledge around this initiative through success stories from program participants, educational pieces and conversation.

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City Winter Basketball Tournament is available to those in Grades K through 5th.

The tournaments will be held at various locations in the KC Metro Area.

Feb 28, 2020 to Mar 1, 2020

Each Sun Noon to 5pm

Each Fri 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Each Sat 9am to 5pm

NOTE: NO NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER February 22nd

Join our STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) using hands-on education exercises with LEGO building blocks. Children can engage in the world of engineering and science while stimulating communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills. This program allows children to put collaboration to practice while having fun at the Y!

Feb 12, 2020 to Mar 4, 2020   Each Wed 5:30pm to 6:30pm

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme.

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme.

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Day Out, parents enjoy a morning off while kids engage in games, crafts, and the climbing wall. A healthy snack will be provided.

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Day Out, parents enjoy a morning off while kids engage in games, crafts, and some can even try the climbing wall. A healthy snack will be provided.

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe adult supervised activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme.