Exterior of the Atchison Family YMCA Cray Community Center with the YMCA logo on a brick facade

Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center

LOCATION DETAILS Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center

The Atchison Family YMCA/Cray Community Center has been part of the Atchison community since 1872. Today, our Y brings neighbors together for fitness, swimming and youth programs in Atchison, Kansas. Come find support for your goals, opportunities for your family and a place to connect with people who care about your well-being.

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Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center

321 Commercial Street Atchison, Kansas 66002

913.367.4948

Bonner Springs Family YMCA

2251 South 138th Street Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012

913.422.9348

Cleaver Family YMCA

7000 Troost Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64131

816.285.9622

Kirk Family YMCA

222 West 11th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64105

816.842.9622

Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center

3800 East Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, Missouri 64128

816.923.5675

North Kansas City YMCA

1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, Missouri 64116

816.300.0531

Olathe Family YMCA

21400 West 153rd Street Olathe, Kansas 66061

913.393.9622

Platte County Community Center North

Running Horse Road Platte City, Missouri 64079

816.858.0114

Platte County Community Center South

8875 Clark Avenue Parkville, Missouri 64152

816.505.2622

Providence YMCA / Ball Family Center

8601 Parallel Parkway Kansas City, Kansas 66112

913.378.9622

Riverside Community Center

4498 Northwest High Drive Riverside, Missouri 64150

816.741.4172

Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Sports Complex

2100 Northwest 87th Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64154

816.561.9622

Membership Membership at Atchison Family YMCA

Exterior of the Atchison Family YMCA Cray Community Center with the YMCA logo on a brick facade

Atchison Family YMCA / Cray Community Center

Find your favorite way to stay active at the Atchison Y. Enjoy a wellness center, indoor pool, therapy pool and walking track, along with group exercise and water fitness classes. Member Orientation helps you get started, and Kids Zone supervised child care supports parents while they use the Y with a family membership.

Share a game in the gym or on the basketball court, and connect with neighbors in the community room and teaching kitchen. Kids Night Out gives children time for games, crafts, swimming and dinner while parents enjoy a break. Your membership also includes access to YMCA locations across the Greater Kansas City area.

Location

321 Commercial Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002

913.367.4948

Hours

  • Thanksgiving Day Holiday Hours Thursday, November 26
    7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Mon-Fri: 4:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sat: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sun: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sat: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Sun: Closed

Amenities

  • Wellness Center
  • Indoor Pool
  • Gym
  • Basketball Court
  • Therapy Pool
  • Community Room
  • Walking Track
  • Teaching Kitchen

Upcoming Events

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Programs REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES

YOUTH SPORTS AT ATCHISON WHERE YOUNG ATHLETES GROW

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YOUTH SPORTS

Kids in Atchison have a place to move, learn, and belong. Our youth sports programs start as early as 18 months and build coordination, strength, and confidence through gymnastics and tumbling classes that meet every child at their own skill level. Coaching is patient, teammates are welcoming, and no experience is needed to get started.

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Every gift to the Y stays right here in Kansas City, helping neighbors access swim lessons, safe spaces for kids, and programs that strengthen healthy living for all. When you give, you open the door for everyone to play, grow, and belong, no matter their circumstances.

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OUR STAFF MEET THE TEAM

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LORIN AFFIELD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Bio coming soon

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JENNIFER KIEHL

PROGRAM DIRECTOR II

MEMBERSHIP AND AQUATICS

Hometown: Atchison, Kansas

Y Start Date: April 2012

Certifications: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business administration; Y-USA Leader; SLI; ASHI Trainer; SLI Trainer; CABS Trainer

Hobbies: I am a water baby. I like to do anything in the water!

Favorite Part of Working at the Y: Meeting people!

FAQ YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Our Y, also known as the Cray Community Center, is far more than a gym. You’ll find a wellness center, an indoor pool, a therapy pool, a gymnasium with a basketball court, and a walking track. We also feature a community room and a teaching kitchen, so there’s space for fitness, learning, and social connection all in one place.

Yes! Kids Zone provides supervised care for your children while you take a class or get a workout in. With a family membership, Kids Zone access is included free, so you can stay active with peace of mind knowing your kids are engaged and safe in supervised play.

Your membership comes with great value built in. Members enjoy free group exercise and water fitness classes plus a free Member Orientation to help set your wellness goals. Best of all, your membership grants access to every YMCA location across the Greater Kansas City area, so you’re never limited to a single center.

We love supporting families beyond the workout floor. Our Kids Night Out events give children ages 3 to 11 an evening of crafts, games, swimming, and dinner while parents enjoy a night off. These themed events happen regularly, making it easy for the whole family to stay connected to the Y.

We’re proud to be one of the oldest community YMCAs around, serving Atchison since 1872. While our roots run deep, we continue to evolve with modern facilities and programs for every age and stage of life. By blending wellness, education, social connection, and youth services, our center has become a true hub for strengthening bodies, minds, and relationships.