Chayil Williams has danced for five years with the last three years at the Harris Y. She has loved all the times that she’s had at the Y, all her teachers, and the training she’s received. Even with all of that, her most memorable moments circle around the relationships she built and the fun they had backstage just as friends. She will miss making TikToks with her Harris Company friends! As she transitions to college, she plans to study dance. Her long-term goal is to be a professional dancer and dance teacher. #Classof2020 #CompanySeniors

"The lesson is in the restoration." We hope today's devotion finds you safe and well. Our YMCA family is thinking of you!

Have 20 minutes to spare? Give this home workout a try!

Isabel Nichols began dancing at the Harris Y at the age of 3 and is a member of the Harris Dance Company and the Vitality Dance Team. In her 15 years dancing at the Harris Y she made lifelong friends and learned grace, discipline and team work. Her favorite memory is her very last Nutcracker Ballet, bringing flowers out to her dance teachers as the Sugar Plum Fairy. In the fall, Isabel will attend UNC Chapel Hill where she plans to major in biology and is hoping to take modern dance. #Classof2020 #CompanySeniors

We are excited to announce a phased reopening in accordance with local, state and national guidance. This will allow us to get back to what we do best – safely serve our community with the programs and services you enjoy and depend on. ✦ Outdoor Group Exercise and Fitness: On June 1, reimagined outdoor fitness experiences at six branches– Brace Family, Dowd, Harris, Keith Family, Lowe’s and Morrison Family YMCAs. Get moving with group exercise classes and fitness on rooftops, parking decks, outdoor pavilions and athletic fields. ✦ Pools: On June 8, outdoor pools will be opened at Brace Family, Harris, Hemby Program Center, Keith Family and Morrison Family and Simmons YMCAs and indoor pools at Dowd and Lowe’s YMCAs. ✦ Summer day camp: We’ve modified our day camps to put the health and safety of our campers and staff first as we strive to capture the true magic of summer. Lowe’s, Lincoln County and Sally’s day camps will begin on May 26. Camp Thunderbird will begin day camp on June 8. The remaining branches will provide day camp starting June 15. ✦ Overnight camp: Our two amazing overnight camps, Camp Thunderbird and Camp Harrison are busy getting ready to welcome campers and provide care in even more ways than before. Camp Thunderbird will open on May 31 with a special offer for the first week of camp and Camp Harrison will begin on June 14.

Here's a game for the kids that will keep them entertained and active. It also happens to be one of the many fun activities kids enjoy at summer day camp!

Sami Salton has danced at the Harris Y for 16 years and her favorite dance memory is of Hip Hop rehearsals for recital! Sami plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill to study Environmental Science. #Clasof2020 #CompanySeniors

On May 20, N.C. Governor Cooper provided an update on Phase 2 of the state’s reopening. Gyms are not included in this phase, which means we cannot open our facilities for health & wellness access at this time. We realize this is a time of rapid change, and we hope to resume operations soon. In the meantime, we are excited to move forward with the gradual reopening of several programs across the Charlotte area, like summer day and overnight camps. While we prepare to continue providing life-changing programs and services to our community, please know that nothing is more important to us than the wellbeing of our members and program participants. Visit our website often for updates: ymcacharlotte.org/maintaining-healthy-environment