Welcome to the Harris YMCA
Reopening Information
We are excited to expand our offerings to include indoor fitness and group exercise along with our existing outdoor group exercise and pools!
Our hours may have updated! Click on the Hours of Operation to find a schedule for the upcoming week or visit the Daily Schedule to see the hours and activities for today.
For over 35 years, The Harris YMCA has served the south Charlotte community with programs that strengthen families, provide opportunities for youth to fulfill their potential and allow members to make lasting physical, personal and social change.
Through programs focusing on childhood education, fitness, sports, gymnastics, dance, swim and so much more, 22,000 members and their family’s lives have been positively impacted by being a part of the Harris YMCA. Don't forget to check out the Harris YMCA group exercise schedule for classes near you!
Find Your Fit
It's how we empower communities.
Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K and Fun Run
Perfect for all levels and ages
gymnastics
Stretch, balance and tumble into fun in our state-of-the-art gymnastics classes and facilities!
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
DANCE
In each of our wide variety of classes, instructors progress each dancer’s skills and nurture creative expression
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
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/xvtp50J4eSV
Celebrating our Dance Company seniors who are getting ready to move on to their next act!
Claire began taking dance when she was 4 and started at the Harris YMCA in 2017. She has loved each of her wonderfully talented teachers and the friends she has made at the Y. She also appreciated that the Harris Y is a safe place where everyone is included. Claire will be attending Brigham Young University, Idaho in the Fall of 2022. There she plans to pursue a degree in Graphic Design. She is quite amazing! #HarrisSchoolofDance #companyseniors #harrisymca
Thank you to our sponsors of the 2022 Sunny Harris Hutchinson Memorial Golf Tournament Presented by Wells Fargo Championship who helped us raise over $175,000! Because of you, children and families will have access to transformative YMCA programming!
Celebrating our Dance Company seniors who are getting ready to move on to their next act!
Sarah Baker has been dancing at the Harris YMCA since she was two years old. She has volunteered at dance camp for many years and plans to work as a hired co-counselor this summer. She has had many challenges over the years and in the long run, the challenges have made her a stronger, better person. In addition to dance, Sarah has been able to juggle playing soccer since the age of 4. Sarah is a Presidential Scholar and Exercise Science Fellow who has committed to High Point University in the Fall of 2022. She will pursue an Exercise Science degree with the hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist in the future. We are beyond excited and proud of Sarah! #HarrisSchoolofDance #companyseniors #harrisymca
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.