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THE Y. WHERE KANSAS CITY CONNECTS.

For every age, stage and ability.

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Volunteer at the Y

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Learn lifelong skills at any age

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    ABOUT US CONNECT AND BELONG

    A Kansas City YMCA membership isn’t just access to facilities—it’s an investment in personal growth, whole-family enrichment, and the strength of our community. Whether you’re joining for health and wellness, youth development, social connection or to give back, you belong to an organization dedicated to making our community stronger.

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    WHAT WE OFFER BELONGING FOR EVERYONE

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    YOUTH & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

    Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

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    HEALTHY LIVING

    Improving the health and well-being of our community.

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    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

    Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

    FIND YOUR POTENTIAL EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

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    SWIM

    Explore SWIM
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    YOUTH SPORTS

    Explore YOUTH SPORTS
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    ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

    Explore ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
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    BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

    Explore BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
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    GROUP FITNESS

    Explore GROUP FITNESS
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    HEALTH & WELLNESS

    Explore HEALTH & WELLNESS
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    SUMMER CAMPS

    Explore SUMMER CAMPS
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    ADAPTIVE CHALLENGER

    Explore ADAPTIVE CHALLENGER

    GET INVOLVED FEATURED EVENTS

    • NKC YMCA – English as a Second Language – Level 2

       North Kansas City YMCA
      September 22, 2026 | 4:30 PM

      English as a Second Language classes develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for work, education and everyday communication! This class is for beginner English language learners with a focus on common phrases and building and a foundational English…

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      YMCA of Greater Kansas City English as a Second Language - Level 2

    • NKC YMCA – English as a Second Language – Level 4 – VIRTUAL

       North Kansas City YMCA
      September 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM

      English as a Second Language classes develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for work, education and everyday communication! This class is for beginner English language learners with a focus on common phrases and building and a foundational English…

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    • Olathe – AOA Book Club – ‘Dead Wake’

       Olathe Family YMCA
      November 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM

      Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson. A gripping account of the 1915 sinking of the civilian ship Lusitania by a German submarine. We learn about secret intelligence, fateful decisions, and the events that led to…

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      November book discussion graphic featuring Dead Wake by Erik Larson

    • PCCCS – AOA – Bridge Card Club

       Platte County Community Center South
      November 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM

      Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Bridge? Then come have fun and join our great instructors! It’s open to anyone.

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    • PCCCS – AOA – Crochet/Knitting Club

       Platte County Community Center South
      November 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM

      Do you like to knit or crochet? Enjoy doing it in a social setting and learn from others.

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    • PCCCS – AOA – Parkinson’s Support Group

       Platte County Community Center South
      November 10, 2026 | 1:30 PM

      Parkinson’s Support Group -It is an open group where anyone can attend, whether it is a person with Parkinson’s disease, care partner, family or friend. We will start by chatting and catching up. Then we will do an exercise video,…

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      SEE OUR Y’S FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

      Explore Locations
      • Exterior of the Atchison Family YMCA Cray Community Center with the YMCA logo on a brick facade
      • Bonner Springs Family YMCA exterior
      • Cleaver Family YMCA exterior
      • Kirk Family YMCA exterior
      • Linwood YMCA exterior
      • North Kansas City YMCA exterior
      • Olathe Family YMCA exterior
      • Platte County Community Center North exterior
      • Platte County Community Center South exterior
      • Providence YMCA exterior
      • Riverside Community Center community center
      • Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Sports Complex complex

      Inspiration is all around us. Share Your Y Story

      Look for inspiring stories throughout our website, in our centers, and in our child care facilities.

      Share your Y Story
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      JOIN THE YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY TODAY

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