Welcome to Sara's YMCA
Opened in 2016, Sara’s YMCA serves the business community in Ballantyne by providing top-notch facilities staffed by industry leading professionals. The branch is named for Sara Harris Bissell, a long-time community leader, whose bright spirit and passion for serving others, lives on through the positive energy and activity that happens at the Y.
Sara's YMCA is an adult only branch, and welcome members 16 years of age and older. Check out the Sarah's YMCA class schedule for for classes near you!
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Register Now! Rates Increase June 15th
If you haven’t already registered for the YMCA’s 42nd Annual Truist Corporate Cup 5K and Half Marathon, you should act now before prices increase on June 15!
Register now and SAVE!
Hop on the Big Red Bus next Tuesday, June 15 from 7:00am-1:00pm for the Ballantyne Blood Drive! All donors will receive a One-Blood T-shirt and $20 eGift Card! Plus a wellness checkup including COVID-19 antibody test, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Appointments are encouraged. Hosted by Northwood at Sara’s YMCA.
HURRY! Early bird pricing ends on June 15th. Only a few days left to enter the c2 Obstacle Trail Run at our lowest price. This is one you don't want to miss!
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we think that’s something to celebrate! The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is proud to be a New American Welcome Center and works to foster an environment that encourages immigrant integration and community cohesion. With a focus on language and education, employment, health and wellbeing, citizenship and civic engagement, and community development, the Y helps empower immigrants to achieve their full potential by providing access to vital services that improve well-being and self-sufficiency.
Click here to learn more about our Y’s New American Welcome Center: http://ow.ly/AD6m50F6CIG
#CelebrateImmigrants #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
The Y has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer premier Lifeguard Training Courses that set the industry standard. Trainings begin this Friday at the Keith Family YMCA for $275 for non Y-Staff. If you apply to be a lifeguard for the Y, we will cover the training cost at no charge.
If you know someone who is 16 years old and wants to gain knowledge about leadership and responsibility, please contact Ame.Guy@ymcacharlotte.org to sign up!
It’s Founder’s Day! On this date in 1844, George Williams and 11 other young men held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 177 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities – creating the first group swim classes, addressing chronic disease, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and helping all kids reach their full potential.
Hit the trails and test your mental and physical ability in an outdoor adventure during the 2021 Steele Creek YMCA C2 Obstacle Trail Run. After the race, you will have access to signature YMCA Camp Thunderbird activities like the zip-line, alpine tower and water sports – all included with your race entry fee.
It looks like we're not the only ones excited for our Level Up program to start again in just a few short weeks! Thanks to Sheriff McFadden of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Charlotte NC for the support.