Afterschool programming at the Stratford Richardson YMCA, licensed by the state of North Carolina, provides a safe, enriching and positive environment for children to learn and grow. All children enrolled have an opportunity to receive tutoring in English and math, and participate in Junior Achievement which focuses on money management and budgeting.  

Day Camp provides campers with an opportunity to participate in specialty camps such as soccer and golf. They also participate in daily enrichment activities such as reading, computer lab, arts and crafts, theme-related field trips and swimming.

Only 59% of the children in the Stratford Richardson YMCA service area pass their competency exams compared to 79% for the city of Charlotte overall. 

In the summer of 2009, the Dowd and Stratford Richardson YMCAs served 106 children in day camp and 30 children in Afterschool. These programs provide youth with safe, enriching and positive programming, encouraging children to learn and grow.  86% of Afterschool participants said that being in YMCA activities helped them do what is right even when other kids want to do something else.

$100 will provide a child with one week of Afterschool or day camp.  Donate Now.

Teen programming at Stratford Richardson YMCA focuses on leadership, education, diversity and character building.  Programs include tutoring and mentoring, Photojournalism, Teen Camp, Leader’s Club and community band. 

The average dropout rate for the 17 neighborhoods that comprise the West Corridor is more than 8%, compared to 4.2% for the city of Charlotte.

In 2009, 100% of teens surveyed said they enjoyed Teen Camp, would attend again the following year, and would recommend Teen Camp to their friends.

$260 provides two weeks of photojournalism classes for a teen and health screenings for a senior.  Donate Now.

Active Older Adult Programs at the Stratford Richardson YMCA provide social and recreational wellness for more than 100 people each week. Programs include aerobics, walking, creative arts, book club, board games, wellness workshops and travel excursions.

25% of Active Older Adult participants have no means of transportation; the transportation provided by the YMCA enables them to maintain socialization. 

In 2009, 82% of surveyed seniors say their health has improved as a result of their consistent participation in the YMCA programs.

$390 per year provides cholesterol screenings for seniors and sends a child to camp for a week.  Donate Now.

Charitable gifts made to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte represent a gift to the entire YMCA mission. To help the most number of people in need, the YMCA uses donations where they can do the most good by pooling them together to strengthen the entire community. Because your gift is helping the YMCA provide life-transforming programs to adults and children, your gift is tax deductible.