Join Us for Water Safety & Healthy Kids Day — Saturday, May 17!
Saturday, May 17 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center
The Yakima Family YMCA invites you to a fun, FREE community event celebrating healthy living and water safety for kids and families! Join us for Water Safety & Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 3pm at the YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center (3800 River Road).
This action-packed day includes a variety of free clinics, classes, crafts, and activities for all ages, along with local vendors onsite from 10:00am–2:00pm on the northwest side of the building. No registration needed—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun! Upon arrival, please check in at the Front Table outside of the YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center.
🎟️ Free Activities & Clinics
Here's what's happening throughout the day:
🏢 Inside the YMCA
Aquatic Area 🏊♀️
- 9:30-10:15am – Hydro Pump with Christa
- Recreation Swim Sessions (Rec Swim) - Enjoy 90 minutes of swimming with access to the lazy river, child play structure, tube slides and lap pool rec area.
- 10-11:30am
- 12:30-2pm
- 2:15-3:45pm
- 4-5:30pm
➤ Rec Swim is FREE for the first 75 non-members per session (Saturday only).
➤ Limit one session per person to allow others to participate.
➤ Bring your own towel—YMCA towels are for members only.
➤ Come swim-ready, as locker rooms may be busy.
➤ Toddlers must wear a swimmer diaper with a reusable cover.
Lobby (On-Going) 🌊
- Free Lifejacket Giveaway (while supplies last)
- Water Safety Information
- Community Partner Tables
Community Room 🎨
- 10am–12pm: Paper Flower Craft with Mary
- 12pm–3pm: Plastic Egg Cup Craft with Marie
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Food Demos (On-going)
- Family Just Dance (On-going; times dependent on food demos)
Basketball Court – Pickleball 🥒⛹️♂️
A 20-minute clinic starting at 11am on the fundamentals of Pickleball. Bring your paddle if you have one. We have a limited amount of equipment that can be shared with others. Families with children 8 and older are able to participate.
- 11am-1pm - Family Pickleball clinic with Gary
Studio 🧘
- 10:30-11am – Body Pump with Kim (must be 14 or older)
- 12-1pm – Family Zumba with Roza (any age)
NOTE: Virtual classes that are generally scheduled after 9am on Saturday's have been cancelled for event activities.
🌿 Outdoor Activities
East Lawn 🦗
- Lawn Games (On-going)
FREE Youth Sports Clinics 🏐⚽⚾
All youth sports begin with a 30-minute skills clinic followed by fun, informal games.
- 10am–12pm: Youth Volleyball
- 12pm–2pm: Youth Soccer
- 2pm–3pm: Youth T-Ball
South Lawn (Behind the Building)
- 10am–11am: Family Yoga with Karrissa
Bring your yoga mat or towel to enjoy yoga on the lawn. Best way to bring in that fresh air.
Facility Tours
- Every 30 minutes starting at 10:00am
🛍️ Local Vendors (10am–2pm) ☕📚🪥
Visit our vendor area on the northwest side of the building to meet great community partners and browse local offerings!
We’re also excited to welcome the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department, who will be onsite offering free boat inspections—the perfect opportunity to get summer-ready before hitting the water.
Other partners:
- Pitch & Pine Coffee [Facebook | Instagram]
- Yakima Valley Library Book Mobile [Website]
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Dental Truck [Website]
- Dental screenings for kids 12-2pm!
Whether your kids want to learn about water safety, burn off energy with sports and games, or get creative with crafts, there’s something for everyone. It’s a perfect day to explore the YMCA, connect with the community, and enjoy fun in the sun.
🎉 Don’t miss out—bring the whole family and join us on May 17!
If you have questions or want to get involved, feel free to reach out to Yvette, Membership Director, at ylippert@yakimaymca.org. We can’t wait to see you there!
