As we continue to face uncertainty as a result of the current public health crisis, the Quality Hill YMCA will remain closed. With not reopening the Quality Hill location, this will allow us to focus our efforts on the new Kirk Family YMCA, which is planned to open in December nearby at 11th and Central.

Learn what to expect when you return to the Y and more about our reopening plans in this update from our President and CEO John Mikos.

We are excited to open our doors to welcome you back to our YMCAs. Because we operate in multiple states, counties and cities, we plan to reopen facilities in phases and will share more details about our opening date soon. 

Summer is approaching quickly, so we wanted to update you on plans for summer day camp. Our team at the YMCA is excited to get back to work and provide an exciting, fun, and most importantly, safe summer camp experience. 

The partnership with Humana will provide families in need another child care option in the metro during the "stay at home" order.

Our President and CEO John Mikos shares a video message on how you can help ensure the Y is able to open after the coronavirus health crisis.

Updated March 30, 2020

With the closure of schools in our area as the community responds to COVID-19, the Y is offering child care for children of essential employees. 

The program is available to anyone who has essential employment and must leave their home to work during the “stay at home” order, including first responders, health care workers, grocery store employees and others providing important services.

Our President and CEO John Mikos offers an update on our response to COVID-19 and how you can support the Y through your membership and program enrollment.

With the flu and other respiratory illnesses circulating during this time of year, we continue to follow guidelines from public health officials to keep our facilities clean and safe. 

We also encourage our associates, members and program participants to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases by practicing these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  

The Y is now offering programs for active older adults at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, 207 W. Walnut Street, Grain Valley, Mo., 64029.

Exercise and social activities are available from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, including: