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 Mission
Y READERS GIVING CHALLENGE
WORK WITH PURPOSE: AFTERSCHOOL EXPLORATORIUM
Join the Y as an afterschool counselor and be a part of purposeful work!
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Become a YMCA Volunteer
FIND YOUR FIT! $50 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS!
ONE PRICE FOR WHOLE FAMILY
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!
gymnastics
Stretch, balance and tumble into fun in our state-of-the-art gymnastics classes and facilities!
C2 Obstacle Trail Run
Overcoming Obstacles to Change Lives
DANCE
In each of our wide variety of classes, instructors progress each dancer’s skills and nurture creative expression
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.
We’re hiring! Part-time Afterschool Counselors help children discover and learn something new every day (and have a ton of fun doing it!). Great working environment, competitive pay and a free Y membership are just some of the benefits. Click to learn more and apply. http://ow.ly/HKbK50JZqlH
The pandemic had an alarming impact on reading proficiency in school systems in our footprint, as shown here. The Y is dedicated to making a difference. As a part of our multi-faceted strategy to combat these impacts, we are committed to strengthening and scaling our own literacy initiatives as well as supporting community partners to increase the quantity and quality of literacy activities delivered during out-of-school time hours. Join the mission by donating to this important effort in August. The Leon Levine Foundation will match all gifts to Y Readers, dollar for dollar, up to $30K, through August 31! GIVE NOW: http://ow.ly/O51f50KhaiU
The Charlotte Hornets stopped by Stratford Richardson YMCA this week with basketballs and books as part of their Bee-Ball for All initiative, which launched in 2021 to spread the love of basketball among local youth.
Our students enjoyed a basketball clinic, fun with Hugo and a visit to the Barings Book Bus! Thank you, Charlotte Hornets, for such a special day!
Thank you to our 2022 Titus L. Ivory, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament sponsors! With your support, we raised more than $31,000 to support our community’s most urgent needs and long-term well-being. This year, 100 golfers played in the McCrorey Family YMCA's annual golf tournament, hosted in memory of Titus L. Ivory Sr. who exemplified the Y's core values: caring, honesty, responsibility, respect and faith.
We need your help! Our Fall Youth Sports season start in just a few weeks & YOU are invited to join a winning team as a volunteer coach! Being a volunteer coach gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful & measurable difference in the lives of our youth.
Click here to get started >> http://ow.ly/agjZ50Kgo4b
Our Afterschool Exploratorium is now seeking new adventurers! Ignite your child’s imagination with engaging hands-on activities & fun projects that inspire.🔎✨
Youth Fall Sports are just around the corner! Start the school year out with a GOAL to build self-confidence, meet friends, and belong to a team. 🥅💯
Register your athlete before August 13th to request a favorite coach or same team as a friend!
We are grateful for our partnership with the Charlotte Hornets and their generous donation of $50,000 to continue building our adaptive program offerings!
This donation will allow us to launch our new Adaptive Basketball, Cheer & Dance Leagues this fall, which will provide opportunity for diversely-abled athletes across our community to build relationships, grow self-confidence & develop skills.
Click here to learn more: http://ow.ly/L8hn50K9zRK