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Cancer Survivor Wellness
A 7-week health and wellness program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and the disease itself. The goal of the small group series is to help participants build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. The program is designed to strengthen and support survivors on the road to recovery after their treatment regimens. Contact Trish Harrison at 324-9622 x435 or taharr@kzooymca.org for more information.

Babysitting Training Course

Participants will learn leadership skills, safety and first aid, basic care skills, playing safely and interviewing skills. This course is an American Red Cross course, and certification will be given for those who meet all the requirements of the class. Please bring a sack lunch and snack. Class meets 9a-5p
Classes offered at: Maple

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CPR for the Healthcare Provider

This class includes one and two-person CPR, bag, valve and mask; AED and response to choking. This class is for lifeguards, medical professionals, instructors, etc. American Heart Association Certification.
Classes offered at: Maple

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HeartSaver CPR/AED

Adult/Child, Infant CPR and response to choking are included in this class for the layperson. This class meets the requirements for Michigan Day Care licensing. American Heart Association Certification.
Classes offered at: Maple

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HeartSaver First Aid

This class teaches basic first aid for Adults including environmental emergencies. Students learn how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes prior to the arrival of professional help. American Heart Association Certification.
Classes offered at: Maple

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Lifeguarding

All participants must meet the minimum age required* as of the first day of class and swim 500 yards. The course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid certifications. Actual class dates are arranged by the aquatic department.
Call Glenda at Maple 345-9622 x127 or Missy at Portage 324-9622 x420.

* Red Cross Certification age 15 (Portage) *YMCA Certification age 16 (Maple)
Classes offered at: Maple Portage

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YMCA of the USA, the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense launched the Armed Services YMCA and Department of Defense Outreach Initiative addresses the needs of families of deployed military personnel who live far from a military installation and require access to child development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programming. The Outreach Initiative provides for families and individuals to receive memberships at full-facility YMCAs in their communities lasting up to 12 or 18 months depending on eligibility.

For information on Military memberships contact Julia Wilkinson 345-9622 x147 or jewilk@kzooymca.org.


Our Workplace Wellness Program benefits organizations, employees and families. The Y supports and encourages healthy living within the community. Our approach to wellness is proactive because a majority of illnesses and diseases are preventable with the proper lifestyle and healthy living.

The Y believes in creating value in your business that extends beyond the bottom line. Our flexible, low-cost approach to wellness integrates easily into existing workplace curlture. We bring knowledge and expertise to you.

We recognize companies have varied resources and unique environments, so we developed two levels of partnership participation, AWARENESS and COLLABORATIVE.

The Y is dedicated to individuals, families and organizations in every community.

Contact our Community Wellness Director, Trish Harrison to schedule an appointment or to get more information. 
269-324-9622 x435 or taharr@kzooymca.org

Partnerships

AWARENESS Partnership
FREE - no cost to employer to join and no minimum number of employees required to participate.

  • Free "Try the Y" guest pass for employees
  • YMCA representation at your company health and wellness fair or open house
  • YMCA informational materials for employees
  • Free online Health Risk Assessment (HRA)


COLLABORATIVE Partnership
Employer subsidizes a portion of the monthly membership fee for 12 months; dollar amount determined by employer. Minimum of 10 employees required to receive all benefits.

  • Free "Try the Y" guest pass for employees
  • YMCA representation at your company health and wellness fair or open house
  • YMCA informational materials for employees
  • Free online Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
  • Reduced joiner fees for employees who join the YMCA
  • Two on-site "Lunch & Learn" workshops
  • Employee Needs and Interest Survey
  • One Family Fun Night or Employer Family Night
  • "Y Bucks" Reward Program
  • Monthly facility usage reports-track employee visits to the Y


Additional services available for a fee

Pricing

Based on organizational contribution and YMCA discount, employee monthly cost may vary.

Additional Services

  • Healthy Living Classes
  • Fitness Assessments
  • Employee Health risk Assessment
  • Employee Interest Survey
  • Employer Family Fun Night
  • Personal Fitness Training and/or Small Group Fitness Training
  • Partnerships with weight loss programs, smoking cessation workshops, stress management and mental health providers


    Contact our Workplace Wellness Director, Trish Harrison to schedule an appointment or to get more information. 
    269-324-9622 x435 or taharr@kzooymca.org