Olathe Family YMCA
LOCATION DETAILS Olathe Family YMCA
Welcome to the Olathe Family YMCA, where neighbors in Olathe, Kansas, come together to build healthier lives. From swim lessons and youth sports to fitness classes and community programs, our Y offers ways for every generation to get involved. Bring your goals, explore a new interest and find people who will encourage you along the way.
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Membership Membership at Olathe Family YMCA
Olathe Family YMCA
Take the next step toward your goals with support from the Olathe Y. Member orientation helps you find your way around, while cardio and strength equipment, indoor pools and group exercise give you choices for staying active. Kids Zone supervised child care makes it easier to fit your well-being into a busy family schedule.
Build a routine around the activities you enjoy, from lap swimming and water fitness to a walk on the indoor track. Orientation sessions help you learn the equipment, set personal goals and explore programs at a comfortable pace. There are opportunities to try something new whether you’re getting started or returning to the Y.
While parents use the facility, children can enjoy supervised play in Kids Zone. Youth sports and events like Kids Night Out create opportunities for kids to learn and make friends. Our food pantry and financial assistance for membership and programs support neighbors across Olathe, helping more individuals and families take part in the activities and connections that strengthen our community.
Location
21400 West 153rd Street
Olathe, Kansas 66061
Hours
Upcoming Holiday Hours
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Thanksgiving Day Holiday Hours Thursday, November 267 a.m. - 11 a.m.
CENTER HOURS
- Mon-Thu: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Fri: 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sat: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
KIDS ZONE HOURS
- Mon-Thu: 8:30 – Noon and 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Fri: 8:30 – Noon
- Sat: 9 a.m. – Noon
- Sun: Closed
Amenities
- Wellness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Walking Track
- Community Room
- Outdoor Recreation Space
- Food Pantry
Rates
Individual Plans
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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.
OUR STAFF MEET THE TEAM
MAGGIE LITTLE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Y Start Date: June 2012
Hobbies: Kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and reading.
Favorite part of working at the Y: “My favorite part of working for the Y is the people. The members and staff make the Y unlike any other place to work. We need community now more than ever and I am proud to work for an organization that fosters connection.”
DANELLE HUSKE
PROGRAM DIRECTOR II
Hometown: Silver Lake, Kansas
Y Start Date: 2001, returned 2004
Certifications: Masters in Health, Physical Education & Recreation from Emporia State University
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, going to sporting events, watching sports and staying active.
Favorite part of working at the Y: “Helping people improve their overall health and making it a welcoming place for all.”
ERIK MAAS
AQUATICS DIRECTOR
Hometown: Excelsior, Minnesota
Y Start Date: October 2025
Certifications: Associate’s Degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership, Lifeguard Instructor, Eagle Scout, Vigil Member in the Order of the Arrow
Hobbies: Photography, Canoeing & Camping
Favorite part of working at the Y: “I love helping people become the best they can. At the Y, I have the honor of being part of a team that shares the same beliefs and helping all members and staff strive towards becoming the best person they can.”
CARLOS COLSTON
NORTHLAND SPORTS DIRECTOR
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Y Start Date: December 2015
Certifications: Human Resources and Business Management training; State of Missouri High School Sports Official; Certified NFL Flag Football Official
Hobbies: Cooking, eating and sharing family time together as well as sports and video games when I can.
Favorite part of working at the Y: “Everything! When you enjoy what you do, it’s not work. It’s fun!”
FAQ YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
The Olathe Family YMCA features a full wellness center with cardio and strength equipment, an indoor walking track, and a variety of group exercise and wellness classes. Members also enjoy indoor pools for lap swimming, aquatics programming, and swim lessons, plus outdoor recreation space for basketball and pickleball. It is a complete home for your fitness and wellness goals.
Yes. Our Kids Zone provides a supervised, welcoming space where your children can play safely while you take a class, hit the wellness center, or enjoy other YMCA activities. It is designed to help parents balance their own wellness goals with childcare, so staying active fits more easily into a busy family schedule.
Your Olathe membership includes access to the wellness center, group exercise classes, indoor pools and aquatics, and member orientation sessions to help you get started. Membership also gives you access to all participating YMCA locations nationwide, so wherever you go, every Y is open to you.
The Olathe Family YMCA hosts Kids Night Out, a fun evening where children enjoy games, crafts, swimming, and dinner while parents take some time for themselves. The center also offers youth sports and other family-friendly programming, giving kids engaging, social ways to learn, play, and grow.
The Olathe Family YMCA pairs comprehensive fitness and wellness amenities with family-supportive services like supervised Kids Zone child care and community events such as Kids Night Out. Member orientation sessions help people at every fitness level set goals and get comfortable, and community resources like a food pantry and financial assistance reflect our mission to welcome everyone.