Welcome to the Harris Express YMCA
Built in 2006, The Harris Express YMCA provides the South Charlotte community with a high-quality fitness experience. Members enjoy a 12,648 square foot fitness floor, containing top-of-the-line cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights and more.
As an adult-only facility, we serve YMCA members age 16 and older. Check out the Harris Express YMCA class schedule for classes near you!
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NEW MEMBER PERK! FREE CAMP FUN DAYS THIS FALL AT THE Y
Visit our YMCA camps firsthand! FREE outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, kayaking, adventure activities, & more!
đ We've just earned four stars from Charity Navigator, Americaâs largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator, which is the highest rating possible. đ As we gear up for 150 years of serving Charlotte, our commitment to youth development, health, and social responsibility is stronger than ever.
From water safety to disease prevention, youth literacy to college readiness, safe, inclusive spaces to welcoming newcomers, we're dedicated to making our community and ourselves better. Learn more about our Charity Navigator rating here: https://tinyurl.com/ycke23h4
Meet Sam Obando! Sam is the Day Camp & Adventure Guides Director at our YMCA Camp Thunderbird; he shares what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him and the importance of celebrating and learning about cultures that are different from ours.
Stay tuned for more videos honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month!
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From now thru 9/11, members can bring a friend for FREE! Show why itâs so easy to fall in love with the Y, where people coach youth sports, help feed the community, learn to read, & so much more đ: https://bit.ly/fallinlovewiththey
Good news for job seekers! The YMCA is now HIRING! Preschool Teachers ¡ Afterschool Counselors ¡ Bus Driversâget paid while having fun! PLUS, all jobs come with a FREE Y membership: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/apply
Fall in love with the YâŚitâs where people reclaim their health, coach youth sports, help feed the community, learn to read, & so much more. Join now & get a FREE membership thru 10/1 + FREE activation: https://bit.ly/fallinlovewiththey
âMy son is not verbal. And if he was, he would probably say the same; they count the days down for camp.â
Magic moments happen at camp, Avi & Ariella, eight-year-old twins who are on the autism spectrum, experienced some of that magic at Camp Boomerang, located at the Hemby Program Center near the Brace Family YMCA. This camp ensures kids with neurotypical and diverse abilities can have the time of their lives.
Enjoy the full story below and thank you Queen City News for sharing how weâre opening doors for all children to enjoy camp!
We depend on Volunteer Coaches to make Youth Sports a success! Previous experience isnât neededâjust enthusiasm đ¤. Mentorship makes a difference. Apply now & inspire kids to become their best selves: https://tinyurl.com/k6an7x33