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LiveStrong Alumni Reunion
Our LiveStrong cancer survivor program has been around since 2013! If you have ever participated in out YMCA’s Livestrong program, we want to celebrate you! This event will take place at YMCA Camp Alexander and will include: Lunch, Raffles, Fellowship, FREE T-shirt, and a Guest Speaker. Contact for more info: Brittany Bord at bord@swcymca.org or 715-818-9622
Thursday, October 17th | 12:00-3:00pm
Free Event – Register in-house at the SWC YMCA to join!
Location – YMCA Camp Alexander
1053 Camp Rd, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Lifeguard Certification Course
Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes (legs only), surface dive to a 9-foot depth and carry a 10-pound weight 20 yards.
Training Details: Online coursework prior to classroom, prerequisite swim skill test, classroom hours with written test, & water training skills
Age: 15+
Mandatory Training Dates: Nov. 8th 5-9pm, Nov. 9th 9am-5pm, & Nov. 10th 9am-5pm
Fee: Member $230 | Non-Member $280
*If hired on by SWC YMCA, fees can be reimbursed.
*EVERY SESSION MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL! NO EXCEPTIONS.
Halloween at the Y
Come bring the whole family down for our Halloween Family Fun Night!
Evening activities include: Games with Prizes, Costume Contest, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Photo Booth, Kid-Friendly Haunted House (5:30-7:30pm)
Friday, October 25th
5:30 – 8:00pm
Free Event with Donation of non-perishable food item!
October Spooky Bingo
Challenge yourself this October with Spooky Bingo! Try something new or push your limits to new heights by completing five boxes in a row!
Bring your bingo card to the front desk to claim holiday treats & raffle tickets (5x max).
Raffle winners will be announced Friday October 25th.
Rent Camp Alexander
Looking for a location for your big day? Look no further! YMCA Camp Alexander has a rustic atmosphere that will give your event an intimate feeling. Call and check for availability!
Stephanie Lund – Community Events Coordinator
715.697.3985 or camprental@swcymca.org
Cornhole Tournament
FOR ALL AGES – have fun playing in a round robin format tournament with prizes for the top 3 teams. Tournament will be at YMCA Camp Alexander.
Sunday, October 13th
Starting at 12pm
$20 per team of 2
Mindful Eating For a Healthier You
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to eat mindfully for better health with specific emphasis on commor areas of health concern. Each class will begin with 20-30 minutes of information, then we will work together to make and enjoy dinner.
Classes offered at the South Wood County YMCA 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00-6:30pm.
$15 Member |$20 Non-Members
October 17th – Heart Health Nutrition
November 14th – Better Bones Nutrition
December 12th – Brain Health Nutrition
Registration is Open Now!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE YMCA
Celebrate big moments here at the YMCA! Now available Pool Parties and Adventure Center Parties! Call to check availability for your next life event!
For more Information Contact: Stephanie Lund 715.818.6012 or slund@swcymca.org
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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