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.
SWIM LESSONS
The Y's progressive swim curriculum helps our community, from kids to adults, become more comfortable in the water
truist corporate cup I 5k & marathon
August 14, 2021
AFTERSCHOOL
Learn Without Limits - Afterschool nurtures the development of each child and encourages them to achieve their best
SUMMER DAY CAMP
All New Digital Guide Available Now.
Download the YCLT+ App!
Access hundreds of virtual on-demand class through our digital library, scan in with your phone, and find and reserve your spot in your favorite group exercise classes.
YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMP
NEW PRECAUTIONS. SAME SUMMER MAGIC.
ENHANCE TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP
Seek adventure, fly high on the zipline and sail the shores of Lake Wylie at YMCA Camp Thunderbird Day Camp.
Register Now! Rates Increase June 15th
If you haven’t already registered for the YMCA’s 42nd Annual Truist Corporate Cup 5K and Half Marathon, you should act now before prices increase on June 15!
Register now and SAVE!
Y Readers is our nationally-recognized literacy program that serves students in grades PreK – 3 who are reading below grade level. This summer we are offering two FREE programs to support students: in-person and virtual. Tap below to learn more and register!
HURRY! Early bird pricing ends on June 15th. Only a few days left to enter the c2 Obstacle Trail Run at our lowest price. This is one you don't want to miss!
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we think that’s something to celebrate! The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is proud to be a New American Welcome Center and works to foster an environment that encourages immigrant integration and community cohesion. With a focus on language and education, employment, health and wellbeing, citizenship and civic engagement, and community development, the Y helps empower immigrants to achieve their full potential by providing access to vital services that improve well-being and self-sufficiency.
Click here to learn more about our Y’s New American Welcome Center: http://ow.ly/BLRr50F6CIW
#CelebrateImmigrants #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
The Y has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer premier Lifeguard Training Courses that set the industry standard. Trainings begin this Friday at the Keith Family YMCA for $275 for non Y-Staff. If you apply to be a lifeguard for the Y, we will cover the training cost at no charge.
If you know someone who is 16 years old and wants to gain knowledge about leadership and responsibility, please contact Ame.Guy@ymcacharlotte.org to sign up!
It’s Founder’s Day! On this date in 1844, George Williams and 11 other young men held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 177 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities – creating the first group swim classes, addressing chronic disease, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and helping all kids reach their full potential.
Hit the trails and test your mental and physical ability in an outdoor adventure during the 2021 Steele Creek YMCA C2 Obstacle Trail Run. After the race, you will have access to signature YMCA Camp Thunderbird activities like the zip-line, alpine tower and water sports – all included with your race entry fee.
It looks like we're not the only ones excited for our Level Up program to start again in just a few short weeks! Thanks to Sheriff McFadden of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Charlotte NC for the support.