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The YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Celebrating 150 Years
This year, the Y celebrates its 150 Year Anniversary. Since 1874, we have remained steadfast in our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. It is our privilege to work alongside our neighbors to keep the community strong.
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FIND YOUR YMCA
Select a branch or camp from the dropdown below or use the Y Branch Finder to search by location, amenities, programs, and more!
BUILDING A BETTER US
As our Y continues to build a better us through programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we need you to keep the tradition going.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
This recreational league focuses on character, skill development, & fun! No tryouts necessary & all levels accepted.
Afterschool at the Y—Have Fun While School’s Out
Our Afterschool program gets kids together to play, engage, and socialize in a safe space. Register for fun enrichment.
NEW MEMBER ACCESS YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD
Y members now have access to YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Enjoy fun land & water activities at our campus on Lake Wylie.
Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp gives kids a fun opportunity to discover themselves, develop confidence, & explore interests!
Find Your Y and Swim Today.
The Y has been America’s most trusted swim instructor for more than 110 years. Explore our swim lessons programs and find your love of water today.
YMCA COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST
Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd, for the 37th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast at The Revelry North End. This free event will bring us together in prayer to focus on caring for a community we love.
Help your teen make the most of their summer and have them apply for jobs at the Y: ymcacharlotte.org/apply
Keep them moving and learning while empowering other young people, improving their well-being, and positively impacting the community.
#ForABetterUs #NowHiring #lifeguard #lifeguardjobs #lifeguarding #lifeguards
Family pool day! 🏊
Member Corey Hulin and his family were the first to visit the outdoor pool at our Brace Family YMCA to kick off the summer season. Safe to say they had a splashing good time!
Check out our website to view the outdoor pool schedule at our centers to bring your family in for a dip! https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/find-branch
#poolday #familypoolday #outdoorpool #ymcacharlottenc #swimmingpool #matthewsclt #matthewscharlotte #bracefamilyymca
Mental health is how we think, feel and act. We recognize that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our overall health and social-emotional well-being.
SHARE these support methods to help change the stigma of how we see mental health:
⭐️ Understand mental health as something we all have—it is how we think, feel, and act.
⭐️ Apply routine positive self-care practices.
⭐️ Engage in genuine conversations with empathy and the intent of building meaningful relationships.
⭐️ Recognize the impact of social determinants of health, systemic racism, discrimination and marginalization on mental health.
For additional resources, visit our Mental Health Awareness page: https://tinyurl.com/s4su38cj
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #ymcacharlottenc #mentalhealthtips
Ready to make an impact? Become a YMCA Day of Giving ambassador!
You'll raise awareness & funds for youth programs like summer camp, afterschool, preschool, swim lessons, sports, & literacy.
Let's strengthen our community and build a better us: https://tinyurl.com/4f34m4ya
Meet Max Savar, Associate Executive Director of Membership at our Harris Family YMCA, whose life journey embodies the essence of resilience and determination.
From arriving in the U.S. from Poland with limited English to a cancer diagnosis in 2022, to a recent Iron Man competitor, Max’s story is nothing short of inspirational.
Read how Max has persevered and become the hero of his own story: https://tinyurl.com/mry9phrn
Source: Charlotte Observer Reporter Theoden Janes
#resilience #resiliency #motivational #inspirational #keeppushing #ymcacharlotte #charlottenc #southparknc #cancerstory #ystrong
Ready to make an impact? Become a YMCA Day of Giving ambassador! You'll raise awareness & funds for youth programs like summer camp, afterschool, preschool, swim lessons, sports, & literacy.
Let's strengthen our community and build a better us: https://tinyurl.com/4f34m4ya
#volunteer #volunteering #volunteerism #volunteeropportunities #volunteeropportunity #volunteernow #donate #giving #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity #ymcacharlottenc
Rooftop yoga with a city view? Yes please! Members at our Dowd YMCA enjoyed a fun morning yoga session with instructor, Brian. That along with the view of the Queen city - priceless!
View yoga class schedules across our 17 locations here: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/fitness/group-exercise/classes/yoga-flexibility
#yoga #yogasession #yogacharlottenc #yogaclass #ymcacharlottenc #southendclt #dowdymca #uptowncharlotte #cityview #charlottenorthcarolina
The Y is “America’s Swim Instructor,” providing the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning & encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming. Here’s what one parent says about the impact of these vital classes:
“Our family started going to the YMCA in 1994. All our children learned how to swim at the Y…it’s a skill your instructors have mastered better than any other place in the world.” — Maria, YMCA member
#watersafety #watersafetyawareness #watersafetymonth #watersafetytips #watersafetyfirst #watersafetyeducation #charlottenc #ymcacharlotte