Welcome to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte brings people together – from all backgrounds and circumstances – to create connections that transform lives and community. For nearly 150 years, our Y has fostered meaningful and lasting personal and social change. With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, we work alongside our neighbors to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
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!
Get Involved
Discover how, together, we impact our community.
Free Teen Nights are back with Level Up!
On Friday and Saturday nights teens can enjoy evenings at the Y with free food, games, sports, prizes and more at select branches.
Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K and Fun Run
Perfect for all levels and ages
youth basketball
Play where it began in 1891 – experience our legacy of creating better players and teaching skills that go beyond the game
BECOME A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD
Register for Lifeguard Training Courses that set the industry standard. Attend these courses and apply to be a Lifeguard at the Y!
This week, YMCA of the USA’s new president and CEO Suzanne McCormick visited Charlotte, her first stop on a tour of several Y’s across the country. We were honored to host her as she met with our board members and team, and visited Stratford Richardson YMCA and Dowd YMCA.
Last week the YMCA and Barings teamed up to host a swim clinic with Olympic swimmer Leah Smith at the Stratford Richardson YMCA! In addition to learning from Leah in the pool, participants had a chance to wear her gold and bronze medals!
We’re thankful for our community partner, Barings, for helping make this event possible.
The 2021 Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K & Fun Run presented by Northwood Office is on December 11th. Register NOW before prices increase on November 1st! Take advantage of current pricing – click here to register today: http://ow.ly/GbYq50GslZS
Basketball registration is now open community wide! 🏀
We can't wait to see you out on the court this winter season. Our recharged Youth Basketball Circuit will be offered in a regional format, allowing athletes to practice and play games at a combination of Y's in their region.
Don't delay, our rosters fill fast!
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating leaders who make a difference in our YMCA and beyond! Francine Molina has been with our YMCA for nearly five and a half years. In her current role as Youth Development Director at the Lincoln County YMCA, Francine oversees afterschool, preschool, sports, Y Kids and dance & tumble. Francine is a proud Puerto Rican. She was raised in the Bronx in New York and has always identified as a proud Hispanic woman.
She shared: “My parents are from Puerto Rico and I was raised in a strong cultural home. My upbringing was based around my culture and the beliefs that my grandparents instilled in my parents. It was always an important part of our family for us to continue traditions from our native country, such as Three Kings Day.” It’s important to Francine to show pride in who she is and where she’s from, and she instills the same values in her children.
The thing that makes Francine the most proud of being a Hispanic woman is the strength and passion that comes with that. "I was always taught that I was a strong Latina woman and to fight for what I believed in, even if no one else agreed. This instilled in me the confidence to not only be a voice for myself but for my community as well.” Francine acknowledged that at times the Hispanic community may be afraid to speak up, but Francine commits to stand by her community and “set an example and create a path for those who are afraid. In my household I was taught to stand up and be [a strong] voice, and for that I will always be thankful to my Grandmother Conga – she was a warrior and always did what was best for others and not for herself.”
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating leaders who make a difference in our YMCA and beyond! Gracinda Seidel, better known as Cindy to her Y family, currently serves as the Sales and Service Director at the Lowe’s YMCA. Cindy’s been with the Y for four and a half years, and she started her Y career as a part-time membership representative. Cindy shared: “I love the opportunity the Y gives me to meet new people of all ages and help them find their place of community within our safe space.”
Cindy was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and says that being Hispanic means family, faith, fiesta and food. “Our heritage is diverse and colorful, filled with great culture,” says Cindy. “I love that we share our pride through food, community, family gatherings and Spanish music.”
Did you know today is #WorldMentalHealthDay? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, just 30 minutes of walking a day can help boost your mood and improve health. Grab a friend or two and go for a walk together!
Join us on October 22 for a FREE Mobile Pharmacy event! Stop by the McCrorey Family YMCA between 9AM - 2PM to receive free OTC medicine, including cold and flu, pain relief, vitamins, children's medicine and more! This event is open to everyone and no appointment or pre-registration is required.
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