Installation of Water Safety Kiosk at Pennoyer Beach
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.
June Newsletter
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
May Newsletter
Spring II programs are currently underway at Kenosha YMCA, check out the latest program guide for upcoming activities. Remember to wear your life jacket to work to spread awareness about Safety Around Water and enter the photo contest by May 31st. Featured programs include the Summer T-Ball League starting on June 6th and the Adult Men's Basketball League kicking off on July 21st. Get ready for the 46th Annual Firecracker Run/Walk on June 30th and volunteer opportunities are also available [...]
When in Doubt, Don’t Go Out
May 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. Tip #7: WHEN IN DOUBT, DON'T GO OUT! There is nothing better than an afternoon splashing around in the water and spending time together as a family. The lakefront in Kenosha is a wonderful place to swim and relax, but it is also [...]
Don’t Just Pack a Life Jacket, Wear It
May 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. Tip #6: DON'T JUST PACK IT - WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET Once warm weather finally makes it to Wisconsin, many boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. It is tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket especially on nice days. But, most [...]
Summer Membership Special
2024 SUMMER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL *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! Enjoy a 1-Month Membership at the Kenosha YMCA at our $30 Youth Rate and Have FUN Getting into Fitness! [...]
The Pier is Not for Play
May 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. Tip #5: The Pier is NOT for Play In order to keep the residents of our community safe, Kenosha passed Kenosha City Ordinance #6.02(b)(6) states that no person should be in the water within 50 feet in any direction of the pier; this includes [...]
The Dangers of the Pike River
May 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. Tip #4: Don't Swim in the Pike River There may not be a more dangerous spot on the Lake Michigan shore than the mouth of the Pike River in Kenosha. The mouth of the Pike River is at the north end of Pennoyer Park [...]
Reach & Throw, Don’t Go!
May 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. Tip #3: REACH & THROW, DON'T GO! When it comes to drowning prevention, our first instinct may be to jump in, swim to the victim, and try to carry them to safety. But unless you are a trained rescuer, this is not the [...]
Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy Names New Director
Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy Names New Director The Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) is pleased to announce its inaugural Director, Atifa Robinson. Atifa Robinson comes to us from UW-Madison, Division of Extension, the Racine, and Kenosha FoodWIse Nutrition Program where she managed a team of Nutrition Educators that empowered families to eat healthy, in that leadership role she had the opportunity to provide diverse programming for individuals ranging from early education to seniors. "We are delighted to [...]
