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Make Your Footprints Count

Perfect for runners and walkers of all levels and ages – beginner to expert

Find fellowship and help the Y meet essential needs for those who need us most. Donate and attend this virtual event to power our Back to School initiatives to ensure every child has access to the resources they need to reach their potential.

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

In Uptown Charlotte | A Charlotte Tradition for over 40 Years

Swim, Bike, Run

Our weekend getaways will allow families to create lasting memories by participating in camp activities, relaxing by the campfire, and unplugging together. • Families will arrive Friday evening and check out on Sunday morning (there will also be a Thursday check-in option) • All meals will be provided from Friday supper thru Sunday breakfast (or Thursday supper thru Sunday breakfast for early check-ins) • Activities will include aerial adventure, climbing wall, fishing, hiking, target sports and more! • Pricing for family weekends: $800 for up to 8 people, which will reserve an entire cabin for 2 nights, or $1200 for 3 nights for up to 8 people. $100 for each additional person (over 8 staying in the cabin)

Nearly two miles of shoreline on Lake Wylie provides an amazing backdrop for life-changing experiences. Our ultimate water playground has welcomed campers for over 80 years and has helped kids cultivate individual talents and skills like independence, self-discipline and empathy. We will continue that tradition this fall for both kids and their families. Join us for our fall family camp October 9-11. Friday through Sunday kids and adults alike will enjoy an adventure filled weekend packed with archery, ziplining, climbing, paddlesports, and more! Email Anna Mooney for details and registration information.

Did you miss the experience of sleeping overnight this summer with your Day Camp friends and counselors? Well here is your chance to reunite with friends and have a safe and fun time at Camp Thunderbird. Campers will stay in cabins with counselors after enjoying a campfire, songs, skits and a movie. Snack for the overnight will be provided. On Saturday morning, campers will have an morning of activities and lunch, before leaving. We can’t wait to see you there.

Our weekend getaways will allow families to create lasting memories by participating in camp activities, relaxing by the campfire, and unplugging together. • Families will arrive Friday evening and check out on Sunday morning (there will also be a Thursday check-in option) • All meals will be provided from Friday supper thru Sunday breakfast (or Thursday supper thru Sunday breakfast for early check-ins) • Activities will include aerial adventure, climbing wall, fishing, hiking, target sports and more! • Pricing for family weekends: $800 for up to 8 people, which will reserve an entire cabin for 2 nights, or $1200 for 3 nights for up to 8 people. $100 for each additional person (over 8 staying in the cabin)

Give your child a fall weekend to reunite with friends or try Overnight Camp for the first time at Camp Thunderbird! Ages 6-15. Activities will include: Tennis, Putt Putt, High ropes and Zip line, Archery, Riflery, Field Sports, tree climbing, pony rides, and Canoeing/Kayaking. Campers will get to experience the fun of evening programs and the character building of cabin life. Campers are grouped by gender and age with a staff ratio of 1:6.

Did you miss the experience of sleeping overnight this summer with your Day Camp friends and counselors? Well here is your chance to reunite with friends and have a safe and fun time at Camp Thunderbird. Campers will stay in cabins with counselors after enjoying a campfire, songs, skits and a movie. Snack for the overnight will be provided. On Saturday morning, campers will have an morning of activities and lunch, before leaving. We can’t wait to see you there.