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.
Y-KIDS DROP-IN CHILDCARE IS OPEN!
We’re excited to reopen drop-in childcare for our members at select locations with important safety precautions in place and an all-new online registration system
youth basketball
Play where it began in 1891 – experience our legacy of creating better players and teaching skills that go beyond the game
fall family camp
Join us for a fun-filled weekend at YMCA Camp Thunderbird with your family!
all in for the y
Attend our virtual event to help us power programs, services and resources that change lives in our community
SCHOOL YEAR SOLUTIONS
Find online learning, safe socialization and outdoor fun for your student at YMCA Camp Harrison this fall!
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Learn to groom, tack & handle a mount in English-style horse riding lessons at YMCA Camp Thunderbird
GET AWAY TOGETHER
Find the perfect family-friendly mountain getaway this fall at YMCA Camp Harrison!
BACK TO SCHOOL
Our new program is built to complement school-based learning and activities in a safe and enriching environment.
Swim Lessons
With classes for beginners through seasoned swimmers, all kids gain confidence in the water and learn a life-saving skill
DANCE
In each of our wide variety of classes, instructors progress each dancer’s skills and nurture creative expression
Gymnastics
Gymnasts of all abilities learn to combine power and grace to improve their skills on the floor, bar and beam
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
10:30 am Senior Fitness with Stacey from Simmons YMCA!
Join us on Thursday, November 12 for All In for the Y and embrace the opportunity to change lives!
The Y’s Back to School programming is helping to reach students in our community’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. Donate and attend All In for the Y to power these vital programs and help change lives.
8:30 am barre with Donna from Morrison Family YMCA!
Put on your most festive running attire and get ready to complete the 2020 Virtual Krueger Reindeer Romp!
This family-friendly holiday race begins December 5 and participants can complete their race until December 19. Register today and secure your official race hoodie.
Stretch & Balance with Jane from Harris YMCA!
Feeling tired or stuck or like you have lost your purpose? Reset your year with the STRONG Challenge that starts TODAY! A free, 6-week transformation. For 20 minutes a day, five days a week, we’ll experiment with challenges and rhythms designed to open us up to a purpose-driven life that is STRONG. If you haven't signed up to join in on the action, it's not too late! ymcacharlotte.org/strong
We are less than a month away from All In for the Y! Have you registered yet? Try our Party Package for Two and let us take care of dinner on November 12.
This package includes a hand-delivered dinner for two from Table & Twine, event swag and a commemorative gift. Check out the menu and reserve your ticket today.
Run! Ballantyne begins in two weeks! Be sure to make your footprints count with our virtual edition of this annual classic.
Participants can complete their race anytime on their own from October 31 through November 14. All registered participants also receive the official 2020 virtual race shirt.