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.
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!
Join the team
Now hiring for group exercise instructors and personal trainers
join the mission
Become a YMCA Volunteer
FIND YOUR VIBE
Teens, come hang out at the Y! We've got something for everyone - events, clubs, sports, college prep, job opportunities & more.
SOCCER & FLAG FOOTBALL
No matter the result, kids win more than the game when they find fun, friendship and fitness on the field.
DO MORE. BE MORE. COACH YOUTH SPORTS!
Our youth Fall sports season is a few weeks away. Coaches are needed for soccer and flag football, so get involved!
AFTERSCHOOL EXPLORATORIUM
Play with purpose in our reimagined afterschool programs full of fun, social connections, time outside and activities that support the WHOLE child!
SUMMER DAY CAMP - BE YOU!
Register for summer day camp and see your camper's confidence grow!
C2 Obstacle Trail Run
Overcoming Obstacles to Change Lives
ymca preschool
Experience the Magic of Childhood
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.
Reading at grade level by the end of third grade is one of the top determinants on whether or not a child will graduate high school. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have one of the lowest reading proficiency rates in the state of North Carolina, with less than 40% of students reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
Here’s where the YMCA steps in. Our nationally recognized literacy program, Y Readers, partners with schools all across our Greater Charlotte footprint to provide children with the educational support needed to increase their literacy proficiency.
Teamwork is more than just a word. It represents communication, friendship, & belonging. Join a league and rally for your young athlete. 💯⚽🏈
Red, white and blue, and fireworks too! Happy 4th of July! 🎇
DID YOU KNOW: A child’s third grade reading level determines if they will graduate high school on time? Prior to the pandemic, literacy rates in our region were already low. Today, our schools are reporting an alarming decline.
The Y is determined to reverse this trajectory. #YReaders, our nationally recognized literacy program, is offered free of charge to provide the additional support students need to gain self-confidence and be proficient in reading by the end of third grade. To continue this program we need your support.
Y Readers gifts received from August 1-31 will be matched up to $30,000 thanks to The Leon Levine Foundation. More details to come!
Our awesome volunteers help to transform lives and make our programs possible! This month we would like to highlight Ryan Sullivan, Keith Family YMCA Miracle League Volunteer.
“Our announcers add such a fun element to our Miracle League games! Ryan Sullivan not only humors us with his jokes, he has gone above and beyond by his dedication to consistently being there, knowing almost all of the kids by name, getting the fans involved, and is able to adapt to our fun and chaotic games!”
- Stephanie Spradley
Keith Family YMCA, Miracle League Coordinator
Afterschool registration already? We can help with that!
Check out our revitalized Afterschool program with inspiring opportunities to laugh, lead, and make lasting friendships.
Do more. Be more. 💪
We invite you to join us in doing this amazing work -- to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and to discover a career that is so much more than a job.
Apply today to join our amazing team of group exercise instructors and personal trainers! >>> http://ow.ly/Hs2I50JG0ak
Sloane Mayberry, Owner of New Castle Properties, serves on the YMCA Camp Thunderbird Board of Managers. Sloane says “Camp Thunderbird has been changing the lives of campers and staff for 85 years. I am passionate about our board work because Camp Thunderbird makes a real difference in the lives of all the people it touches. It’s a tradition that continues, generation after generation. After being on staff at Thunderbird in the 1990’s it is so exciting to still be meaningfully connected to such a special place.”