Previous Impact and Feature Stories
 
FEATURED IMPACT STORIES
 
Grant to help local families with afterschool care
 
The Kokomo Family YMCA has received a $5,000 grant to provide school-aged children with financial assistance to attend afterschool programs at the Y.  more »
 
 
Early morning group gives back on Thanksgiving
 
YMCA members Tom Miklik, Larry Bales, Jim Brock and Ellen Tate joined Diana Mitchell for their own tradition -- serving the needy on Thanksgiving.  more »
 
 
Impact Story: David Frye
 
Meet David Frye. David is one of our most dedicated volunteers at the Y. He is 54 years old and has been a resident of Kokomo for his entire life. David is also legally blind...  more »
 
 
Jack-O-Lantern Jog Saturday October 27
 
Jack-O-Lantern Jog! 5k Family Fun Race! Saturday, October 27 Downtown YMCA  more »
 
 
Impact Story: Karen Gale
 
The Kokomo YMCA has been a key factor in my journey towards a healthy lifestyle. In 2009, I joined the Holiday Trimmings...  more »
 
 
Impact Story: Jeff LaDow
 
In September of 2008 I weighed 270 pounds, I decided I would like to make some changes in my diet and life.  more »
 
 
FEATURE STORIES
 
Building project update/frequently asked questions
 
We are humbled and overwhelmed by the excitement behind our new building project. Check out the answers to some of our frequently asked questions.  more »
 
 
Resistance training mistakes: Part 2
 
You purchased your YMCA membership, and want to get your results! Before you start resistance training, make sure you avoid these common mistakes.  more »
 
 
Top 10 resistance training mistakes: Part 1
 
Before you start weight training, make sure you avoid these common resistance mistakes.  more »
 
 
Kids get fit at ZumbAtomic
 
ZumbAtomic teaches kids coordination and discipline, and boosts their metabolism -- all in a dance-party atmosphere.  more »
 
 
Bob Knowling to visit Kokomo Family YMCA
 
The Kokomo Family YMCA is proud to welcome home one of our most astounding success stories as Bob Knowling makes a special appearance Wednesday.  more »
 
 
Erin Shultz to Join YMCA Team
 
The Kokomo YMCA is pleased to announce that Erin Shultz will join its team as the organizations Communication & Relationship Director...  more »
 
 
DAY CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1ST!
 
Day Camp 2012 Starts June 4th! Ages 5-14 years! Don't miss out on a Howard County Tradition!  more »
 
 
THE POOL IS OPEN
 
The Y pool is back open and feels GREAT!  more »
 
 
New Aqua Zumba Class This Month!!
 
We Are Heating Up The Pool!! Aqua Zumba Coming This Month!! Tuesday September 13...  more »
 
 
BACK to School!
 
With Summer drawing to a close and Fall quickly approaching, we are starting to get ready for our Before and After School program. Starting Monday...  more »
 
 
NEW Value Add Features
 
The Kokomo YMCA has been serving our community for over 135 years!  more »
 
 
OPEN HOUSE Announced!
 
The YMCA is pleased to announce that the OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the grand re-opening of the lobby and Y Cafe is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21...  more »
 
 
Child/Babysitting class teaches safety and more
 
Our Child and Babysitting Safety Course will teach on injury prevention, leadership, play time, caregiving skills, first aid and more.  more »
 
 
Together We Dance Zumbathon to raise money for ALS
 
The Kokomo Family YMCA is excited to present a night of Zumba that will have you sweating, laughing and smiling, all while raising money for a great cause.   more »
 
 
Jump start the new you
 
At the Y, we want you to find success -- so we are giving you group training and nutritional counseling to help, just for signing up!  more »
 
 
Jingle Jog helps Light Up Your Holiday
 
The Kokomo Family YMCA is excited to participate in the 2012 Light Up Your Holiday, with the Kokomo Downtown Association and area businesses!  more »
 
 
Huston/Cupp-Higgs Memorial Golf Outing
 
EXCITING NEWS! The Kokomo Family YMCA will host the 3rd annual Huston/Cupp-Higg's Memorial Golf Outing. The event will be held Wednesday August 29.  more »
 
 
Lazy Man's Triathlon Results
 
Congratulations to ALL of our finishers!  more »
 
 
Fall Program Registration
 
The YMCA is currently taking registrations for for Fall Youth sports programs...  more »
 
 
NEW Innovative Program: Reclaiming Normal
 
The Y is pleased to announce the pilot presentation of a new innovative program for Kokomo and Howard County. This program is designed to serve...  more »
 
 
2011 Building Strong Kids Campaign
 
Strong Kids is a fundraising campaign focused on giving everyone a chance to live healthy productive lives.  more »
 
 
Play every day with the Y's youth sport programs
 
Our youth sport programs focus on skills as well as the life lessons to be learned from sports. Check out our upcoming offerings!  more »
 
 
Holiday Trimmings: THE RESULTS
 
Check out how our group did for Holiday Trimmings  more »
 
 
TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING
 
SUSPENSION TRAINING OFF TO HOT START!  more »
 
 
YMCA Family Picnic
 
Join us Friday July 13, 2012 at 6:00PM for a family picnic at beautiful Camp Tycony...  more »
 
 
LAZY MAN'S TRIATHLON
 
Need a little incentive to get in shape for the summer? We have just the CHALLENGE!  more »
 
 
Silver&Fit
 
Beginning January 1, 2012, the Kokomo Family YMCA is now a Silver&Fit participating fitness facility! Silver&Fit is a fitness program...  more »
 
 
JACK-O-LANTERN JOG Results!
 
It was a beautiful, if slightly chilly day for racing. But the crowd was enthusiastic and ready nonetheless! More than 150 people took part...  more »
 
 
SUMMER Membership Campaign Kicks Off!
 
You won't want to miss this offer if you are currently not a member of our Y. Beginning June 21 and running through July 6...  more »