Rapid City YMCA

06/05/2026

There are still sessions available! Camp is more than just summer fun - it's where kids build lasting friendships, celebrate achievements and discover a place they can truly belong. For grades 2-6. REGISTER NOW at https://ymcabh.org/summer-camp/

06/02/2026

Reminder, the YMCA summer feeding program is underway! Complimentary meals are available to any child aged 18 and under and their adult caregiver, through August 7th.

Distribution sites:
Rapid City Y: Breakfast 7:45-8:45am & Lunch 11:45-1:00pm M-F
Main Street Square: Lunch: 11:45am-1:30pm M-F

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.

05/30/2026

☀️💦 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QGUuG26bDo There's still time to register for YMCA summer camp sessions! Learn more and register today at: https://ymcabh.org/summer-camp/

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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.

05/28/2026

Summer Feeding is back! Any child aged 18 and under (and their adult caregiver) will be provided a complimentary meal for breakfast and lunch. The program runs Monday-Friday from June 1 – August 7 at the Y Courtyard Café and Main Street Square, downtown Rapid City. Meals are served on-site, and a seating area is provided.

Meal prep box distribution at the Liberty Center YMCA in Box Elder will occur 2 days per week. Summer serving times and locations are as follows:

Rapid City Y Café – 815 Kansas City Street (age 18 & under/adult caregiver)
- Breakfast Monday-Friday: 7:45AM-8:45AM (June 1 – August 7)
- Lunch Monday-Friday: 11:45AM-1PM (June 1 – August 7)

Main Street Square – 512 Main Street, Downtown Rapid City (age 18 & under/adult caregiver)
Lunch Monday-Friday: 11:45AM-1:30PM (June 1 – August 7)

Liberty Center YMCA – 401 Main Street, Box Elder (Families with children age 18 & under)
- - Meal Prep Boxes available Tuesday and Friday: 3PM - 5PM (June 1 – August 7)

The YMCA is an equal opportunity provider. No meals provided Friday, July 3.

05/27/2026

Look at this fabulous group of camp counselors ready and waiting to show our campers an AMAZING summer of fun! But, Camp Giraffic Park is more than just fun - it's where kids build lasting friendships, celebrate achievements and discover a place they can truly belong. For grades 2-6, sessions begin June 15. REGISTER NOW at https://ymcabh.org/summer-camp/

05/27/2026

It’s okay to not be okay. What matters is that we talk about it. 🗨️
Let’s lift each other up - with kindness, empathy, and connection. If someone you know is struggling, reach out. A small gesture can be a lifeline.

📞 Need support? Call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org.