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The YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County

(845) 338-3810
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507 Broadway
Kingston NY 12401
(845) 338-3810

Facility Hours

Monday – Friday5:00am –9:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm

Holiday Hours

If holiday falls on a Sunday we open at 9am.

New Years DayClosed
Good Friday5:00am – Noon
Easter SundayClosed
4th of July5:00am – Noon
Memorial Day5:00am – Noon
Labor Day5:00am – Noon
Thanksgiving5:00am – Noon
Christmas EveNormal* – Noon
ChristmasClosed
New Years EveNormal* – Noon

*Normal Start – depends on the day of the week on which the holiday falls.

Lifesaving Certified Training

Learn the Skills To Save a Life

The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County  is a proud provider of the American Red Cross Health & Safety and Aquatic Training programs. Our courses are offered year round to all and include both full courses and/or re-certification/renewal courses.  We are able to train both on and off-site… with flexibility to meet the needs of your organization!

Lifeguard Certification Classes

Lifeguard certification offers two options:

  1. Blended learning combines online learning with on-site skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency.
  2. In-house session is done on-site for both classroom & water skills.  Classroom session is done via PowerPoint  & video clips.  No text book is required however you may purchase on line separately.

Ages 15+*

Participants will learn lifesaving, standard first aid, blood born pathogens protocol, and CPR/AED. Attendance of every class is required for the completion. Upon completion they will receive their certifications from the American Red Cross.

Mandated Requirements-No Exceptions-No Refunds for failed Swim Test

  • Must be 15 years old by the completion of this course
  • Must be able to swim 500 yards(11 laps-22 lengths) in a combination of 200 yd front crawl, 200 yd breast-stroke and 100 yd or either one.
  • *Must attend all scheduled classes.

You can be PRE-TESTED to see if you meet requirements by contacting nscott@ymcaulster.org

Fee: $390.00  NON-refundable

3/26/23-5/21/23 ( All Sundays)- 3pm-6pm
4/11/23-6/06/23 ( All Tuesdays)- 6pm-9pm
4/27/23-6/15/23 ( All Thursdays)- 6pm-9pm
5/6/23, 5/7/23, 5/13/23,& 5/14/23-2pm-7:30pm

Lifeguard Re-certification

Includes CPR recert.  MUST attend all days (no exceptions)

fee: $185.00 (must bring mask or $10 fee)

4/11/22, 4/12/22,4/14/22& 4/15/22-3:30pm-5pm
5/27/22-6/3/22 ( All Fridays) 3:30pm-6pm
6/13/22-6/16/22-3:30pm-5pm

CPR/AED First Aid Adult & Pediatric

fee: $95.00(mask included)

Upcoming Sessions:

5/2/22-5/3/22-5pm-9pm
6/28/22&6/29/22-5pm-9pm

CPR/AED First Aid Adult & Pediatric Recertification

One day training

Fee $75.00 (must bring mask or $10 additional fee)

Upcoming Sessions:

5/31/22-6-9pm
6/7/22-6pm-9pm
6/21/22-6pm-9pm

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Age: 16 years old by course completion and complete swim test
email nscott@ymcaulster.org for swim test specifics

**NO refunds for failure to pass swim test

**MUST attend all classes

fee: $475.00   for 12 weeks  

Upcoming Sessions:  4/14/23 -4/29/23

Class Schedule :

Friday April 14 Evening 4 hours pool 6-10
Saturday April 15 Morning classroom 9-12:30
Saturday April 15 Afternoon Pool 12:30 -4
Friday April 21 Evening 2 hours classroom/ 2 pool 6-10
Saturday April 22 Morning classroom 9-1230
Saturday April 22 Afternoon Pool 12:30 -4
Friday April 28 Evening 4 pool 6-10
Saturday April 29 Morning classroom 9-11:30
Saturday April 29 Afternoon Pool 11:30-3

Lifeguard Management In-person Test

fee: $55.00

6/9/22
6/23/22

Babysitting Certification

Designed for youths ages 11-16.

We make our babysitter’s training course fun! We’ll teach you how to be the best babysitter through engaging activities, videos and discussions. Our instructors will teach you how to:

  • Supervise infants & children
  • Find & interview for babysitting jobs
  • Develop leadership skills & run a babysitting business
  • Perform skills such as diapering & feeding
  • Handle bedtime & discipline issues
  • Identify safety hazards, prevent injuries, & learn basic first aid
  • Communicate effectively with parents

fee: $95.00

TBD