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.
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Summer Day Camp
We are following COVID-19 safety precautions within our programs that include practices such as lower staff to child ratio, social distancing, frequent handwashing and enhanced sanitation practices.
KICK START CAMP
When things are changing every day, we want to be a resource to your family by providing childcare services when you need it the most.
CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF SUMMER WITH A SPECIAL OFFER
$200 OFF SESSION 1B OVERNIGHT CAMP
YMCA EMERGENCY STAFF RELIEF FUND
Help support our Y team members during this time of unparalleled need
Caring for the Community
Learn how your membership enables the Y to impact lives right here in Charlotte
HERE FOR GOOD
Now more than ever, our community needs us to come together for the greater good.
"The lesson is in the restoration." We hope today's devotion finds you safe and well. Our YMCA family is thinking of you!
Have 20 minutes to spare? Give this home workout a try!
We are excited to announce a phased reopening in accordance with local, state and national guidance. This will allow us to get back to what we do best – safely serve our community with the programs and services you enjoy and depend on.
✦ Outdoor Group Exercise and Fitness: On June 1, reimagined outdoor fitness experiences at six branches– Brace Family, Dowd, Harris, Keith Family, Lowe’s and Morrison Family YMCAs. Get moving with group exercise classes and fitness on rooftops, parking decks, outdoor pavilions and athletic fields.
✦ Pools: On June 8, outdoor pools will be opened at Brace Family, Harris, Hemby Program Center, Keith Family and Morrison Family and Simmons YMCAs and indoor pools at Dowd and Lowe’s YMCAs.
✦ Summer day camp: We’ve modified our day camps to put the health and safety of our campers and staff first as we strive to capture the true magic of summer. Lowe’s, Lincoln County and Sally’s day camps will begin on May 26. Camp Thunderbird will begin day camp on June 8. The remaining branches will provide day camp starting June 15.
✦ Overnight camp: Our two amazing overnight camps, Camp Thunderbird and Camp Harrison are busy getting ready to welcome campers and provide care in even more ways than before. Camp Thunderbird will open on May 31 with a special offer for the first week of camp and Camp Harrison will begin on June 14.
Here's a game for the kids that will keep them entertained and active. It also happens to be one of the many fun activities kids enjoy at summer day camp!
On May 20, N.C. Governor Cooper provided an update on Phase 2 of the state’s reopening. Gyms are not included in this phase, which means we cannot open our facilities for health & wellness access at this time. We realize this is a time of rapid change, and we hope to resume operations soon.
In the meantime, we are excited to move forward with the gradual reopening of several programs across the Charlotte area, like summer day and overnight camps. While we prepare to continue providing life-changing programs and services to our community, please know that nothing is more important to us than the wellbeing of our members and program participants.
Visit our website often for updates: ymcacharlotte.org/maintaining-healthy-environment
Our YMCA facilities continue to be used to serve the community. This includes Camp Thunderbird where we've welcomed participants of the Charlotte Rescue Mission to spend the day. This video created by Spiracle Media features that partnership.
We couldn't be more excited for the start of summer day camp. Our #1 reason? our AMAZING campers!
Register today and join the fun: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/day-camp
Here's another great no-equipment needed workout you can do from home!