Our Mission
To build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning, and joy, based on Jewish values, heritage, and culture.
Our Story
Discover Everything The J Has to Offer
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City’s Jewish and secular communities. We are a welcoming community that embodies Jewish values in a safe and respectful environment. People of all ages and backgrounds learn and grow at our home away from home.
The Jewish Experience
It is with great pride that we pass on Jewish culture and values through our programs, exhibits, events, and classes at The J. We also believe that The J is uniquely positioned to bring members of our diverse community together by offering a number of free programs and collaborating with organizations of other faiths and backgrounds.
Fitness
- 150+ no-charge Group Fitness classes, including Les Mills offerings, led by professionals committed to a better you
- Unique fitness classes like CrossFit, hot Pilates, cycling, boxing, barre, and more for every fitness level
- Indoor track, free weight area, and 80+ pieces of cardio equipment
- Individualized Personal Training, taught by accredited trainers, with workouts centered around you
- The J Clubhouse for drop-in childcare while you workout (3 months - 11 years)
Sports & Rec
Adult Sports
- Basketball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Handball
- Wallyball
- Pickleball
- Racquetball
Youth Sports
- Baseball
- T-ball
- Softball
- Tae Kwon Do
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Swim Team
- Volleyball
Tour The J!
Learn more about all of our great programs, events, facilities, classes, and more!
Aquatics at The J
- Indoor pool, Whirlpool, Saunas, and Steam Room
- WaterFit aerobics for all ages
- Outdoor Waterama Family Pool Adventure
- Outdoor Olympic-sized pool and lap swimming
- Swim lessons for youth and adults taught by American Red Cross certified instructors
Art & Culture
- Broadway-style shows, live concerts, and film series in our 500-seat Theatre
- Dance, acro, and tumbling for kids in our new dance studios
- Music, voice, and art classes for kids and adults
- Jewish art installations, cultural activities, book clubs, and more
Even more to explore
- One of the best summer camps in town with a wide variety of specialty camps
- A gathering place for social, educational, and healthy activities for our age 55+ community
- Accredited Child Development Center (1 year-Pre-K)
- After-School Care, Vacation Days, and Virtual Learning Assistance programs to help working parents
- Programs & Events for families with kids of all ages
Our Facility
The J has a state-of-the-art fitness center, including the newly opened 32,000 sqft expansion. But we're more than just a gym -- we're a true community. Join us for a Broadway-style production in our 500-seat Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, a youth baseball game on our turf stadium, a ceramics wheel-throwing class in our brand new art studio, or at the Olympic-sized outdoor pool with slides and splash area. No matter your age, background, faith, or fitness level, you'll find a program at The J community center in Overland Park that you love and will quickly see why this is your home-away-from-home.
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