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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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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.
Find your joy. Find your Y!
Join us in April for our annual Healthy Kids Day - a day to celebrate kids being kids! Free and open to the public. Visit our Calendar for more info.
Building a better us for the last 150 years.
Serving the greater Charlotte community since 1874. Find out how you can get involved and help celebrate!
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.
Discover What Moves You While Making a Difference
Working at the Y is more than just a job—it’s a pathway to empowerment, for both you and kids in the community
Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp gives kids a fun opportunity to discover themselves, develop confidence, & explore interests!
HAVE FUN. WIN CONFIDENCE.
Our Youth Sports season lets athletes have fun & win confidence. Register for Soccer, Flag Football or Volleyball today!
run! Ballantyne 8k, 5k, and fun run
Enjoy a post-race party filled with DJ music at an exciting new location, The Amp Ballantyne™
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.
For the past 150 years, the YMCA has supported children through programs such as Y Readers to help students improve their reading proficiency.
Last year alone, the YMCA assisted over 3,500 students through our literacy initiatives. Learn more about the program here: https://tinyurl.com/5yvvcx6x
#YReaders #ReadingTime #Reading #ReadingMatters #ReadingWithChildren #YMCACharlotte
Sparks flew at our Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne as kindergarteners safely experimented making their own “fireworks” in a jar.
The fun never stops at the Y!
#FireWorks #MorrisonFamilyYMCA #YMCACharlotte
Mental Health Has No Face!
We’re honored to share that our Destigmatizing Teen Mental Health Campaign was recognized by AAF Charlotte and won GOLD in the Public Service Campaign category of AAF Charlotte’s 2024 American Advertising Awards Gala. The campaign was also recognized with a Mosaic Award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Learn about the campaign: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/teens/mental-health
The Y recognizes the significant impact that experiences tied to identity, real-life events, and stress have on young people’s mental health. We are committed to destigmatizing mental health, supporting the communities we serve, and providing the education and resources our young people need.
Thank you to our marketing, youth development, mental health teams and AC&M Group for bringing this campaign to life and positively impacting the lives in our community and beyond.
#MentalHealthHasNoFace #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #DiversityMatters #YMCACharlotte
When was the last time you read to a child? Reading time is one of our favorite activities to engage with our kiddos at the Y.
A team member from our Simmons YMCA shared a special moment reading one of her favorite children’s books to YKids participants. This is our two-hour free drop-in childcare service exclusively for Y members.
What’s your favorite children’s book?
#SimmonsYMCA #ReadingTime #ReadToChildren #YMCACharlotte
Want to win a FREE week of camp? Register for YMCA Camp Harrison overnight camp between 3/1/24-3/22/24 to be instantly entered to WIN a FREE week of camp!*: https://bit.ly/campharrisonovernightcamp
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📰 Extra! Extra! Auditions are open for the stirring musical Newsies, Jr.! Link below ⬇️ to register, auditions are on Saturday, April 13th by appointment only. Performances run from 6/7-6/9. 📰: https://bit.ly/ymcaclttheatre
In celebrating Women's History Month, our president and CEO, Sue Glass, was featured on WSOC-TV as the first woman to lead our organization in its 150-year history.
Discover her inspiring journey and how she's paving the way for future generations: https://tinyurl.com/mryvhr8w
#WomenCEO #WomenInHistory #WomenLeaders #WomenInBussniess #WomensHistoryMonth #BreakingBarriers #ymcacharlotte #CharlotteNorthCarolina
How does a FREE week of overnight camp sound? When you register for YMCA Camp Thunderbird overnight camp between 3/1/24-3/22/24, you’ll be automatically entered to WIN a free week of camp!*: https://bit.ly/campthunderbirdovernightcamp
This promotion is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Meta. *No purchase necessary. Ends 3/22/24 at 11:59 PM EST. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Must be U.S. Resident and 18+ years at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. For full entry details and rules visit: https://bit.ly/3V1itj3
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