Custer YMCA

06/02/2026

Looking for more than a paycheck? Find purpose at the Custer YMCA.

Join the YMCA of the Black Hills and become part of a team that supports you, celebrates you, and gives you room to grow. Love customer service and helping others? We're hiring in childcare, aquatics, and membership services associates. Apply now at https://ymcabh.org/careers/ and start building a career with purpose.

05/31/2026

Water Smart Rule #6: Know What to Do (Before You Need To)

🚨 Emergencies don’t wait. Learn how to recognize signs of distress, call for help, and respond calmly. Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling – use a long object to reach for them and pull them to safety.

Bonus: Take a CPR or water safety class at your local Y, because heroes aren’t born, they’re trained.

05/31/2026

☀️💦 Sunshine, splashes, and smiles await at the Y! 💙

Our pools are in summer mode, and we’re ready for cannonballs, family swim time, and cooling off on those hot days! 🏊‍♀️🌊

Grab your goggles, bring a friend, and make a splash with us all summer long!

👉 Check out all of our branch pool hours and plan your next visit — we can’t wait to see you at the pool! 😎☀️

05/29/2026

Water Smart Rule # 5: Don’t Hold Your Breath (literally)
Breath-holding contests? Yeah, let’s not.

They might seem like harmless fun, but breath-holding games in the water can be seriously dangerous, even for strong swimmers.

🚫 Holding your breath too long can lead to shallow water blackout, a silent and sudden emergency that can happen without warning.

🏊 At the Y, we teach that water safety isn’t just about swimming, it’s about smart choices. So, skip the contests, and keep the fun safe for everyone.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

We hope you will enjoy learning about our YMCA programs and services throughout the Black Hills, our staff, members and community partners who allow us to achieve our mission. All of our Y branch locations (Rapid City, Liberty Center Box Elder, Custer and Edgemont) are committed to your health and well-being. Read our latest newsletter NOW: https://shorturl.at/Um1Cu

05/26/2026

Water Smart Rule #4: Suit Up Like a Pro
Sunscreen? ✅
Swimsuit? ✅
Coast Guard-approved life jacket? ✅
Fashion tip: Safety never goes out of style.

05/25/2026

All YMCA of the Black Hills locations are closed for Memorial Day, Monday May 25th.

05/23/2026

🌊YOUTH GROUP SWIM LESSONS at the Custer Y! Strong Swimmers = Safer Kids.
Sign up today for swim lesson sessions held Monday-Thursday at the Custer Pool for youth beginning July 6. Ages 3-9. Register NOW: https://shorturl.at/wGw5P