Cleaver Family YMCA
LOCATION DETAILS Cleaver Family YMCA
Welcome to the Cleaver Family YMCA, a community wellness hub serving Brookside, Waldo, and the surrounding southtown neighborhoods. From a fitness floor and indoor pool to group exercise, youth programs, and supervised child care, this branch offers something for every age and stage of life.
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Membership Membership at Cleaver Family YMCA
Cleaver Family YMCA
Welcome to the Cleaver Family YMCA, a community wellness hub serving Brookside, Waldo, and the surrounding southtown neighborhoods. From a fitness floor and indoor pool to group exercise, youth programs, and supervised child care, this branch offers something for every age and stage of life.
At Cleaver, comprehensive fitness resources meet genuine family support. Members enjoy strength and cardio equipment, group exercise classes, an indoor pool with aquatic programming, a basketball court, and pickleball, plus wellness coaching and orientation sessions to help set and reach personal health goals. With nationwide YMCA membership, every Y is open to you.
Beyond the workout, Cleaver serves as a true neighborhood resource. Supervised Kids Zone child care helps busy families stay active, Kids Night Out events give parents a break while kids have fun, and an on-site food pantry and community garden reflect the Y’s mission to strengthen connection and support every neighbor.
Location
Hours
CENTER HOURS
- Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Sat: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sun: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
KIDS ZONE HOURS
- Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m.-Noon and 5-8 p.m.
- Fri: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
- Sat: 8:45 a.m.-Noon
- Sun: Noon to 3 p.m.
- Wellness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Basketball Court
- Pickleball
- Food Pantry
- Community Garden
Rates
Individual Plans
SCHEDULES REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES
OUR STAFF MEET THE TEAM
TAMI CAROLAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Psychology graduate from the University of Kansas and certified agility coach. Enjoys gardening, live music, hiking, reading, and cooking. Passionate about the Y’s community impact and diverse programming.
CHAD QUICK
MEMBER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
From Franklin, Indiana. Started at the Y in March 2018. Enjoys sports, hiking, nature, family time, and dogs.
BILLY TAYLOR
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM DIRECTOR II
Kansas City native. Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Ohio University, NASM Personal Training Certification, and Yoga Alliance certification. Enjoys spending time with his wife.
BETH KENNEDY
AQUATICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR II
Kansas City, Missouri resident since March 2008. Holds multiple Y-USA and American Red Cross certifications. Enjoys painting, carpentry, home restoration, and reading multiple books simultaneously.
FAQ YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Cleaver is built to support a wide range of health and recreation goals. You’ll find a fitness floor with strength and cardio equipment, a variety of group exercise classes, an indoor pool with aquatic programming, a basketball court, and pickleball. Wellness coaching and orientation sessions are also available to help you set and reach your personal goals.
Yes. Our Kids Zone is a supervised play area where children are cared for safely while you attend a class, use the equipment, or take part in a program. It’s designed to help busy families balance wellness and child-care needs, so you can focus on your workout knowing your kids are happy and looked after.
Your Cleaver membership gives you access to the fitness floor, group exercise classes, the indoor pool, and wellness coaching and orientation sessions. Best of all, when you join one Y, every Y is open to you through nationwide YMCA membership, so you can stay active at locations across Kansas City and beyond.
Cleaver hosts Kids Night Out events where children enjoy games, crafts, swimming, dinner, and fun activities while parents take some well-earned time for themselves. Alongside youth programs and our Kids Zone, these events strengthen community and create enjoyable experiences for the whole family.
Cleaver pairs strong fitness and wellness amenities with family-focused services and a deep commitment to its neighbors. Serving Brookside, Waldo, and the surrounding southtown neighborhoods, the branch is a true community hub, complete with an on-site food pantry and community garden that support local families and bring people together.