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!
Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K and Fun Run
Perfect for all levels and ages
SUMMER DAY CAMP - BE YOU!
Register for summer day camp and see your camper's confidence grow!
ENHANCE TRADITIONAL DAY CAMP
Seek adventure, fly high on the zipline and sail the shores of Lake Wylie at YMCA Camp Thunderbird Day Camp.
now hiring heroes
You get to work with friends, get paid well and be a hero! Do you have what it takes?
AFTERSCHOOL EXPLORATORIUM
Play with purpose in our reimagined afterschool programs full of fun, social connections, time outside and activities that support the WHOLE child!
ymca preschool
Experience the Magic of Childhood
Thank you to our sponsors and runners of the 2022 Run! Ballantyne 8k, 5k, and Fun Run presented by Northwood Office who helped us raise almost $75,000! You are changing lives for the children and families that we serve!
JOIN US: LIFE IN LIMBO 💙
Wednesday, 5/18 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne
Join the Y, Foster Village Charlotte & Congregations For Kids for Life in Limbo, a FREE interactive role play experience about foster care. Participants step into the shoes of birth parents, foster parents, and the displaced children, learning a little bit about what it feels like to live their lives. Child care provided.
REGISTER NOW! >> http://ow.ly/BThI50IKoP6
Thank you to the City of Charlotte Government for your support of $2 million dollars to help us impact lives by providing teens access and programming this summer at six YMCA branches located in communities with the greatest need!
Click here to learn more: http://ow.ly/R0vk50J7x9z
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Did you know that locally, Asian Americans have a strong presence and voice in the Charlotte area, representing 6.6% of the population?
In celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth, consider learning more about the diverse cultures, traditions, and history of Asian American & Pacific Islander communities throughout the U.S. and right here in our region.
We're gearing up for a FUN-filled summer here at the Y! ☀️😎 Our summer day camp slots are filling faster than ever this year, so be sure to reserve your child's spot before it's too late!
It’s Race Week! Join us this Saturday, May 14th at the 18th annual Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K, and Fun Run Presented by Northwood Office. Make your footprints count in support of the YMCA Annual Campaign that gives youth the opportunity to participate in enriching, life-changing YMCA programs.
Click here to REGISTER NOW: http://ow.ly/cil150J4eJm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 🧠💭 At the Y, we strive to strengthen community in spirit, mind & body. A vital component to building strong communities, families & individuals is to support mental health & wellness.
Take time this month to consider what you need to support your mental health. Small actions like incorporating regular self-care, physical activity, technology-free time, & connecting with loved ones can go a long way in supporting overall well-being.
Congratulations Kevin Dean on your retirement! Thank you for over 40 years of service to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Kevin says, “When this journey began I had no clue that the Y might be a career. It was a job. Along the way it became apparent that it was more than that, it was God’s plan. And it’s been rewarding beyond words. Thanks be to Him for allowing me to serve at the YMCA.”