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Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels and ages – beginner to expert

Compete in the Childress Klein YMCA's annual Golfing For Good Tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

The 22nd Annual Clay Shoot will be held on May 2, 2025 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.

Compete in the Harris YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the Morrison Family YMCA's 22nd annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Join as a family to learn how to start as a beginner (on the couch) to completing a 5k!

Come join us for a full tour of camp and meet the Director! This is a great time to see all of camp and ask any questions regarding our day or overnight programs. This is great for any kid/parent who may be nervous and wants to see it first. Please meet at the front office. Turn left off heritage road and its the first building on your left. Park in the gravel lot or lot behind the building. See you there!

Join us for coffee and conversation immediately following our senior-friendly Cardio Sculpt group exercise class. Senior Social Hour is a free program, we hope to see you there!

The rules of pickleball are simple and the game is easy for beginners of all ages to learn. Games can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competition for players of all skill levels. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be provide a fantastic workout. Gather some friends and sign up for one of our upcoming PICKLEBALL CLINICS!! Sign up at the front desk! TWO LEVELS TO CHOOSE FROM - Basic/Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced!

The rules of pickleball are simple and the game is easy for beginners of all ages to learn. Games can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competition for players of all skill levels. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be provide a fantastic workout. Gather some friends and sign up for one of our upcoming PICKLEBALL CLINICS!! Sign up at the front desk! TWO LEVELS TO CHOOSE FROM - Basic/Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced!

The rules of pickleball are simple and the game is easy for beginners of all ages to learn. Games can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competition for players of all skill levels. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be provide a fantastic workout. Gather some friends and sign up for one of our upcoming PICKLEBALL CLINICS!! Sign up at the front desk! TWO LEVELS TO CHOOSE FROM - Basic/Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced!

The rules of pickleball are simple and the game is easy for beginners of all ages to learn. Games can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competition for players of all skill levels. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be provide a fantastic workout. Gather some friends and sign up for one of our upcoming PICKLEBALL CLINICS!! Sign up at the front desk! TWO LEVELS TO CHOOSE FROM - Basic/Beginner or Intermediate/Advanced!

Our Kids' Night Out program is a great way for your little one to enjoy a night at the Y so that you can run errands, enjoy an evening out, or just plain RELAX! While you take your time, your child will have the chance to socialize with a small group of others and get used to being away from parents for a few hours. During their time, children will play games, enjoy story time, get crafty, and spend time outside and being active. Children should come to Kids' Night Out with their own water bottle. Children can bring their own snack as long it is nut-free. Cancellations require 48 hours written notice.

Join us for our Program Expo! Meet representatives from each department and get more information about our programs! The event is free to the community. We'll have departmental tables throughout the center including Afterschool, Camps, Dance, Gymnastics, Health & Wellness, Preschool, Sports, Theatre, Visual Art, and Y Kids!

Our Kids' Night Out program is a great way for your little one to enjoy a night at the Y so that you can run errands, enjoy an evening out, or just plain RELAX! While you take your time, your child will have the chance to socialize with a small group of others and get used to being away from parents for a few hours. During their time, children will play games, enjoy story time, get crafty, and spend time outside and being active. Pizza, snacks, and juice will be provided. Space is Limited! Ages 8 weeks to 11 years. Register online or at the Sales & Service Desk

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

Help your community by donating blood! There’s no substitute for blood. When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "MorrisonYMCA" to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Looking for a unique way to connect and have fun? Join us on the first Friday of each month for an evening designed for adventurous couples! Tonight, step outside your routine and enjoy Archery and the Aerial Adventure Course—perfect for trying something new together. Activities run from 5:30–7:30 PM, followed by a lakeside upscale picnic dinner at 7:30 PM. Space is limited, so don’t wait—this is your chance to create lasting memories with someone special.

YMCA Camp Thunderbird's Kids' Night Out is specifically designed for elementary-aged kids! Evenings will include a variety of activities to get wiggles out and spark imagination, a delicious dinner in our dining hall, and a low-energy group activity at the end of the night, capped off with cookies and milk.

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Join us for a FREE family-friendly Live Story Time at Steele Creek Community Place that engages imaginations of all ages! Lead by a Professional Teaching Artist, we will feature a live reading from selected story books brought to life with the help of our audience! Please register for both adults and children attending.

Meet the Directors, and hear everything about summer 2025 as you join us for a virtual tour all from your living room.

Is someone you know a child interested in becoming a babysitter? Our Safe Sitter certification course will teach them all they need to know about taking care of little ones, entrepreneurship, basic first aid and so much more. Sitters ages 11-15 will gain confidence and leave with an official certification worth bragging about! Girl Scouts can earn their babysitting badge through the YMCA Safe Sitter program, as well. Safe Sitter certification classes are held at the Morrison Family YMCA branch. All classes include a one hour Volunteer Orientation so participants are ready to start building their resume by volunteering at the Y in one of our child care programs.

Timed 5K and 1 mile fun run at Lost Worlds Brewing Co in partnership with the Lake Norman YMCA. Family and dog friendly! 5K race start at 10am; Half-Pint 1 mile Fun Run kicks off at 9:30am. Join us for Coffee from Willow Wood (9am-noon); and after the race for Award Announcements; Prizes; Live Music; Food trucks; Irish Shenanigans. Awards and Prizes: Top Male & Female Overall-3 Month Membership to the YMCA. Top Male & Female in each Age Group-1 Month Membership to the YMCA. Costume Contest!

Come join us for a full tour of camp and meet the Director! This is a great time to see all of camp and ask any questions regarding our day or overnight programs. This is great for any kid/parent who may be nervous and wants to see it first. Please meet at the front office. Turn left off heritage road and its the first building on your left. Park in the gravel lot or lot behind the building. See you there!

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

Join us for our free Book Club, where community and conversation come together! In relaxed sessions, our club welcomes everyone, whether you've read the book or not. Each month, we’ll dive into a new book selected by the group, with a potluck themed around the month’s title. It’s a casual, community-centered space to spark meaningful discussions and connect with others over good books and good food. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows - there’s always room for lively conversation and new connections. Don’t miss out on the fun! The Winter Session meets 1/14, 2/18, and 3/18. Book information will be sent in the welcome email.

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Celebrate the cultures of Steele Creek! Join us for the Multicultural Festival at Steele Creek Community Place, hosted by Christ the King Church, Steele Creek YMCA, and Javesca Coffee, as we come together to celebrate the amazing cultures within our community! This free festival will feature delicious food from around the world, live music and performances, cultural vendors showcasing unique items, and fun activities for all ages!

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Looking for a unique way to connect and have fun? Join us on the first Friday of each month for an evening designed for adventurous couples! Tonight, step outside your routine and enjoy a DIY Paint and Pour and Riflery—perfect for trying something new together. Activities run from 5:30–7:30 PM, followed by a lakeside upscale picnic dinner at 7:30 PM. Space is limited, so don’t wait—this is your chance to create lasting memories with someone special.

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Join us for a FREE family-friendly Live Story Time at Steele Creek Community Place that engages imaginations of all ages! Lead by a Professional Teaching Artist, we will feature a live reading from selected story books brought to life with the help of our audience! Please register for both adults and children attending.

Join us for our free Book Club, where community and conversation come together! In relaxed sessions, our club welcomes everyone, whether you've read the book or not. Each month, we’ll dive into a new book selected by the group, with a potluck themed around the month’s title. It’s a casual, community-centered space to spark meaningful discussions and connect with others over good books and good food. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows - there’s always room for lively conversation and new connections. Don’t miss out on the fun! The Spring Session meets 4/15, 5/20, and 6/17. Book information will be sent in the welcome email.

Meet the Directors, and hear everything about summer 2025 as you join us for a virtual tour all from your living room.

Discover the charm of YMCA Camp Thunderbird's stunning lakeside property! Join us on Sunday afternoons for a fun-filled day open to everyone. Enjoy a variety of free activities and try your hand at Archery or Paddle Sports with our facilitators. No registration is needed—just check in at the Camp Store when you arrive! Looking for more excitement? For an additional fee, take on our Aerial Adventure Course or experience the thrill of Gellyball. Please note: Camp Access will be closed on April 20th. Come make memories with us!

Live Story Times at the Ballantyne Arts Center will have an inclusive environment for the whole family to come and enjoy the arts. This event will have a live reading of storybooks that match this week's theme and told with the help of our audience! We will have flexible seating available and welcome you to bring your favorite blanket or stuffy from home so you can snuggle up and enjoy yourselves. After story time, we offer a rotation of sensory activities, grown-up and me dance, and a free play room. Registration required for both adult and child.