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.
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.
YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMP
NEW PRECAUTIONS. SAME SUMMER MAGIC.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
We’ve always been more than just a gym and swim - filling gaps and supporting critical needs in ways that no other organization can - but our Y is facing extraordinary challenges. We need your help to create opportunities for us all to rebuild.
Download the YMCA of Greater Charlotte App!
Scan in with your phone, find your favorite group exercise classes, build & track workouts and sync your fitness trackers
FREE TEEN NIGHTS
Monday – Saturday, teens can enjoy evenings at the Y with free food, games, sports, wifi and more at select YMCA locations.
Welcome to Your Virtual Y
Discover virtual classes and fitness options available whenever and wherever you want to work out
Join us at one of our select locations for a refreshing lap lane swim or water fitness class to burn calories and cool off this summer! Use the YMCA of Greater Charlotte App to reserve your lap lane or spot in an available water fitness class.
LAP LANE SWIMMING OFFERED AT DOWD, KEITH FAMILY, LAKE NORMAN, LOWE’S, MCCROREY, SIMMONS & STRATFORD RICHARDSON YMCA.
WATER FITNESS CLASSES OFFERED AT KEITH FAMILY, MCCROREY, SALLY’S, SIMMONS & STRATFORD RICHARDSON YMCA.
9:15 am Strength & Conditioning with Kevin from Harris!
Healthy Living Webinar
Whether your family is going on vacation, heading to the lake, or spending an afternoon at the pool, now is the perfect time for your kids to become stronger, more confident swimmers.
Group swim lessons will resume July 6 at Simmons YMCA and Lowe's YMCA. Private swim lessons can be reserved at Sally's YMCA, Keith Family YMCA, Stratford Richardson YMCA, Lake Norman YMCA and Simmons YMCA. With classes for swimmers of all skill levels, there’s something for everyone.
8:00 Strenth & Conditioning with Amy from Brace Family YMCA
7:30 am Yoga with Chris from Dowd
Although many things look and feel different right now, Summer Day Camp at the Y is still your destination for a true summer experience when children need it most!
ymcacharlotte.org/daycamp
8:00 am Strength & Conditioning with Tom from Dowd YMCA!