Community HealthSpecialty Health & Safety Programs
Programs Designed Around Your Health
Beyond our regular group fitness classes, the Hanover Area YMCA offers specialty programs designed around specific health and safety needs. We’re an American Red Cross certification provider, offering courses in First Aid, CPR, and lifeguarding. We also partner with LIVESTRONG® and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) to support cancer survivors and individuals living with Parkinson’s disease through specialized, small-group personal training.
Certifications & Specialty Wellness
A closer look at two of the ways we support health and safety in our community.
American Red Cross Certification Courses
As an American Red Cross certification provider, we currently offer courses in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard Certification, and Lifeguard Instructor Certification. See below for a closer look at each course.
Parkinson's PWR Program
This exercise class meets twice a week and is taught by certified PWR instructors (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery). Benefits include increased flexibility, improved balance, coordination, and endurance, improved working memory, and better quality of sleep.
Offered at North Hanover and Gettysburg YMCA
North Hanover
Monday & Wednesday 12 PM – 1 PM
Gettysburg
Tuesday & Thursday 12:15PM-1:00PM
Heart Program
CARDIAC REHAB PROGAM
The Hanover Area YMCA is partnering with UPMC Cardiac Rehab. This program includes a one-time opportunity to work with a personal trainer in a group session to learn equipment and continue with your workout plan.
- Group Sessions are held at both the North Hanover YMCA & South Hanover YMCA Group
- Sessions are available every Thursday from 9:00AM-10:00AM alternating locations
Bring your cardiac rehab completion certificate to any of our Membership Desks to get started!
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week program for adult cancer survivors. Trained YMCA Personal Trainers work with each participant as they transition from treatment to regaining their physical and emotional strength, developing individual programs in a small-group setting. The program helps participants build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve day-to-day life, prevent unwanted weight changes, and improve energy levels and self-esteem — all while developing a community of fellow survivors, YMCA staff, and members.
Our Certification Courses
All courses are offered through the American Red Cross.
First Aid/CPR/AED
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification through the American Red Cross.
Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for those ready to work as a certified lifeguard.
Lifeguard Instructor Certification
For certified lifeguards ready to train and certify the next generation of lifeguards.
Community Health FAQs
Yes — LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program for adult cancer survivors.
This class meets twice a week and is taught by certified PWR (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) instructors.
Contact us to learn more about upcoming Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard Certification, or Lifeguard Instructor Certification course dates. Check the program catalogue for current available classes.
