“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was. Aaron Samuels: What day is it? Cady Heron: It's October 3rd.” 🎬 Our inaugural year of Ballantyne School of Theatre starts next Tuesday, October 3rd which - you guessed it - also happens to be Mean Girls Day! The Ballantyne Arts Center is answering all your questions about our new program, including the shows we’ll be performing. Hint, hint - Regina George will make an appearance, and so will our favorite telekinetic child, Matilda Wormwood! It’ll be fetch! #morrisonfamilyymca #ballantyneartscenter #ballantyneschooloftheatre #meangirlshighschoolversion #matildajr #charlottetheatre #youththeatre

It’s the final week of pool season! 🌊 The last day of the season will be Friday, September 29th, and our hours have been modified for this week. We enjoyed a summer filled with smiles, memories, workouts, and fun in our pool – thanks for a great season! #morrisonfamilyymca #ymcaaquatics

Our Ballantyne Preschool Academy students are finishing up a great first month! 🖍️ September’s theme is “All About Me” and the kids have spent the last few weeks learning about their classmates and sharing about themselves. They’ve also had lots of fun incorporating visual and performing arts into their day, as well having Pavilion Day once a week which allows them time in our outdoor classroom and out in nature! We still have space available in some of our classes, and are accepting additions to the waitlist for those that are currently full. Find out more about our program at bit.ly/morrisonpreschool. #morrisonfamilyymca #ballantynepreschoolacademy #charlottepreschool #experiencethemagicofchildhood

Beginning at sundown is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Jewish tradition. We wish the Jewish members of our community a meaningful Yom Kippur!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Water Park will not be open today, Friday, September 22nd from 4:00-7:00PM. However, come enjoy the last weekend of pool season this Saturday and Sunday!

We’ve been having a blast in our September visual arts classes! 🎨 Our October-December session starts soon! Get creative with painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, or digital illustration and animation! View details on all our Visual Art programs at bit.ly/morrisonvisualarts #morrisonfamilyymca #ballantyneartscenter #visualarts #charlottearts #charlotteceramics

We are ready to have a good time dancing and moving our bodies! 💃 Our Dance Department is creating a space for bodies of all different shapes, sizes, abilities, and colors to come and move in a way that feels good to them. This space is ready to welcome you in as you are! Whether this is your first dance class, or you have been dancing for 10+ years, just come ready to have a good time! Themes change weekly, no special shoes or attire needed. Find out more at bit.ly/morrisondance! #morrisonfamilyymca #morrisondance #charlottedance #danceworkshop

🌟 We've just earned four stars from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator, which is the highest rating possible. 🎉 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