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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Get Involved
Discover how, together, we impact our community.
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!
Y Kids
Engaging FREE drop-in childcare that lets members exercise & recharge. Y Kids gives adult members time to work out or relax. It’s a membership benefit for the whole family.
Krueger Reindeer Romp
Fun, Holiday 5K run for the whole family!
Special Delivery! Join Thru 12/12 & Pay Nothing Until 1/1!
Unwrap your savings! Become a Y member & get $0 Activation + FREE Membership through 1/1. This limited offer ends 12/12.
Find Your Reason to Give. Find Your Y.
For A Better Us.
gymnastics
Stretch, balance and roll into fun in our state-of-the-art gymnastics classes and facilities!
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Play where it all began in 1891 - experience our legacy of creating better players and teaching skills that go beyond the game
WINTER CAMP
Winter Camp at the Y: It’s the Coolest!
SWIM TEAM
Kids discover the joy of being part of a team, while striving to reach their personal best
Youth Dance: A Lifelong Love Starts HERE!
With classes for kids from kindergarten through high school, our dance programs are the first steps toward a lifelong passion.
Registration for Camp ThunderDays Is OPEN!
For a premier day camp experience, register now for Camp ThunderDays, where next-level activities lead to self-discovery.
TRUIST CORPORATE CUP 5K, RELAY, & HALF MARATHON
Charlotte's Oldest Road Race l March 2, 2024
A play not to miss! ONLY A FEW SHOWS available to enjoy our 21st Annual ballet “The Nutcracker”, a family-friendly holiday favorite performed by our branch Dance company.
Grab your ticket to enjoy the magic: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/community-events/the-nutcracker-1
Did you know the Y offers Kids' Night Out!? Providing drop-off childcare during evening hours, Kids’ Night Out lets parents and caregivers enjoy activities away from the Y.
Check out upcoming events and drop-off locations here: https://bit.ly/ymcakidsnightout
Closing out Diabetes Prevention Month with Aida's inspiring journey! 🌟
Knowing that she had a family history of diabetes and wanting to be more proactive about her health, Aida joined the Diabetes Prevention Program offered in Spanish at our Harris YMCA. This one-of-a-kind program is not only offered in Spanish, but also provides participants with a free Y membership, allowing them to put their learnings into practice through regular exercise.
Since joining the program in January, Aida has not only lost weight, but gained a healthier mindset by making overall informed lifestyle choices.
Learn more about this program that's breaking barriers and providing equitable access for all: https://tinyurl.com/5n8djtve
Activate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Queen City by supporting Native American authors, artists and business owners during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.
Pick up a new book penned by a Native American author or take the entire family out to a Native American-owned shop, restaurant or art gallery – ask questions and get your children involved!
🦌 Last chance to register for the Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some holiday fun for the whole family, including a Kids’ Obstacle Course, costumes, snacks, & medals🏅: https://bit.ly/2023kruegerreindeerromp5k
Give the gift of opportunity! In addition to volunteering with our programs and events this Giving Tuesday, you can also support the Y and our mission to continue transforming lives. Find your reason to give here: YMCA of Greater Charlotte (convio.net)
#ForABetterUs #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2023
💝 This Giving Tuesday, consider donating your time and volunteer for one of our many opportunities to give back to our community. 🙌 ⬇️
Full list of opportunities:
https://bit.ly/ymcavolunteeropportunities
🍱 Provide food for neighbors in need at our Food Shares!
🤝 Build relationships by being a buddy for youth in our Adaptive Sports Program!
📚Create safe spaces for kids to learn and grow in literacy programs like Y Readers!
📋 Help run fundraising race events and other community gatherings!
No matter the event or program you choose, your efforts are impacting lives and showing our community that we are here for them. ❤
During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we invite you to take the opportunity to connect with Native American individuals and communities in and around the Charlotte area.
Discover Native and Indigenous communities living around us and explore ways you can connect, learn and support: native-land.ca