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Paul Henson Family YMCA

The Paul Henson Family YMCA is located conveniently in the heart of Prairie Village, Kansas and has facilities and programs to help our community grow strong in mind, body and spirit. Features include cardio and strength training equipment, indoor pool with lap lanes, indoor walking track, racquetball court, exercise studios and much more.

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Wellness Center
Wellness Center
Whirlpool
Whirlpool
Walking Track
Walking Track
Steam Room
Steam Room
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Dry Sauna
Dry Sauna
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Pool
Community Room
Community Room

Summer Day Camp

Get ready for the best summer ever. Registration is now open for summer day camp at locations across the metro, including sites in the Shawnee Mission School District.

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Ys Open as Cooling Centers During Excessive Heat

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Jul 16, 2019

All YMCA of Greater Kansas City locations will be open to the community 1-4 p.m. when the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning. Anyone may come cool off at the Y during those hours for free. Guests should bring a photo ID and check in at the Welcome Center when they arrive.

Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Teens 16 and older may visit unaccompanied by an adult.

Activities vary by location. Call ahead for more information.

Work for Y Club - $200 Hiring Bonus

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YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Jul 10, 2019

Working at the YMCA is a job that means MORE.

MORE because of the Y culture and the great people you'll work with. MORE because of on-going training on topics like leadership, diversity and inclusion, and other skills that you need for your future.

Join the Y’s Before and After School Y Club team! Full- and part-time positions available with flexible schedules that include weekday mornings (7-8:30 a.m.) and (3-6 p.m.) shifts.
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PAUL HENSON FAMILY YMCA
4200 W 79th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
United States

 

Center Hours

Mon - Thu: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fri: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kids Zone Hours

Mon - Thu: 8 a.m.-Noon, 4-8 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m.-Noon, 4-7 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m.-Noon
Sun: Closed