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Get answers to common questions about the Kirk Family YMCA.

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How much does membership cost?

We believe the opportunity for good health should be available to all people. We offer membership rates that take into consideration your household size, age and more. Use our Rate Calculator to find the monthly membership option that fits your needs.

Do you offer discounts for area companies?

Yes, we offer discounts for employees of companies that are YMCA Healthy Living Partners. Contact us to learn more about the discounts available through your employer.

Is financial assistance available?

Yes. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Contact us to learn more.

What does a Y membership include?

YMCA of Greater Kansas City member benefits include:

I'm visiting from out of town. Can I use my Y membership from another Y at your facility?

Yes. Our Y participates in the Y AWAY (Always Welcome at the Y) program, which allows Y members from across the country to use our Y up to 10 times in a calendar year without a fee. 

Can I purchase a day pass to use the facility?

Yes. You can pay our daily use fee at the Welcome Center and access everything our Y has to offer for the entire day. The daily use fee for an adult is $15 and $8 for children ages 12 weeks to 17 years.

Do you have to be a member to use the swimming pool?

A membership is needed to use the pool on a regular basis, or you may pay a daily-use fee. However, swim lessons are available to anyone in the community for a flat fee. Y members receive a discount on swim lessons. You also may rent the pools and choose among our pool party packages.

I will need child care while I work out. What does the Y offer?

Our center offers child care through our Kids Zone program. Kids Zone is free of charge with your household membership for your child ages 3 months to 8 years old. Care is available for up to two hours while you are in the Y facility. Your child will be engaged in active play during their time in Kids Zone. We put safety first with a sign-in and sign-out procedure practiced at all times.

Does my child need to wear a personal flotation device in the pool?

All children 14 years and younger are required to pass a swim test before being allowed to be in a YMCA of Greater Kansas City pool without a personal flotation device or without direct adult supervision. Children 9 years and older can use the pool independently without a parent if they pass a test but children 8 years and younger who pass the test must still have a parent present in the pool area. A parent needs to remain in the building.

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Overnight Trip to St. Louis

St. Louis Gateway Arch with Downtown St. Louis in the background.

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Olathe Family YMCA

Join us for an overnight trip to St. Louis, Mo. Our first stop will be at the Chandler Hill Vineyards for brunch and a mimosa. After lunch, we will experience the National Museum of Transportation for a self-guided tour. From there, we will check-in to the Drury Inn for some time to unwind and enjoy dinner and beverages at the hotel. Next, we will enjoy an outdoor wolf informative talk, s'mores, lemonade and wolf howl at the Endangered Wolf Center. After the wolf howl, we return to the hotel.

The next day will be breakfast at the hotel before we head to Andy's Produce 3 Market to shop for produce, flowers, jams, baked goods etc. After the market, we will visit the Missouri Meerschaum Company's corn cob pipe factory and Washington Museum. Following these stops, we will have lunch at Marquardt's Landing. After lunch, we will stop at Olivino Tasting Bar for an olive oil and balsamic tasting. Our final stop will be a chocolate and wine tasting at Triple 3 Vineyard.

Tour price includes round trip motor coach transportation, brunch, National Museum of Transportation, hotel, dinner, wolf howl, breakfast at the hotel, Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe factory tour, Washington Museum, lunch at Marquardt's Landing, Olivino Tasting Bar olive oil and balsamic tasting, wine tasting and staff escort.
 
Minimum of 35 to take the trip at this price with a maximum of 38 spots available. Secure yours by paying at the Welcome Center. No refunds possible after August 1. **Early-bird registration goes through August 1. Members are welcome to bring family or guests on this trip. Bus departs the Olathe Family YMCA at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, and returns Thursday, September 19, around 8:30 p.m. Driver's gratuity ($2-$3/per DAY) is not included.

AOA Field Trip to Branson

Photo of the Branson, Missouri water tower.

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Our full-sized motor coach will leave the Olathe Family YMCA around 6:30 a.m. on November 11 for an Ozark Mountain Christmas. First stop is lunch at group favorite Braum's, in Ozark, MO. After lunch, we will head to the hotel to check in. Afterwards, the Titanic Museum awaits us. From there, we will head to the Dolly Parton's Stampede for preshow and dinner. After a great show, we will depart for a drive thru light display. Day two begins with a hot breakfast followed by the Clay Cooper Christmas show. We'll enjoy lunch onsite at the Hughes Brothers before the show. On our way home, the group will enjoy dinner at the famous Lambert's. We expect to arrive back in Olathe around 10 p.m.
 
Until, September 10, cost of the trip is $440 per person for double occupancy, $470 thereafter. It's $500 per person for single occupancy until September 10, $530 thereafter. The cost includes everything described above except for lunch at Braum's. Driver gratuity ($6 suggested per person) is also additional. Minimum 40 sign ups needed. No refunds after September 10.