Community Events

Fun, healthy 5K run for the whole family!

Enjoy a family-friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris YMCA Dance Company.

THE 30TH ANNUAL McCROREY YMCA MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

In Uptown Charlotte | A Charlotte Tradition for over 40 Years

The 21st Annual Clay Shoot will be held on April 19, 2024 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.

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

Compete in the Childress Klein YMCA's annual Golfing For Good Tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the Harris YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

The YMCA’s 37th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast convenes the greater Charlotte community for prayer and fellowship. Join us for an uplifting morning as we reflect on the power of prayer in our lives as individuals and as a community.

Compete in the McCrorey YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Is someone you know a child interested in becoming a babysitter? Our Safe Sitter certification course will teach them all they need to know about taking care of little ones, entrepreneurship, basic first aid and so much more. Sitters ages 11-15 will gain confidence and leave with an official certification worth bragging about! Girl Scouts can earn their babysitting badge through the YMCA Safe Sitter program, as well. Safe Sitter certification classes are held at the Morrison Family YMCA branch. All classes include a one hour Volunteer Orientation so participants are ready to start building their resume by volunteering at the Y in one of our child care programs.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for a family friendly event that engages imaginations of all ages. Lead by professional teaching artists, we will feature a live reading and performance from selected story books along with a sensory-rich visual art experience. Themes change biweekly. Registration required for both adult and child.

Get in the spooky spirit with a hauntingly exciting day at the Ballantyne Arts Center! Frightening (or fun) makeup, DIY zombie clothes, festive art, and some thrilling dance moves will all be a part of the day. Mini Camp days include rotating sessions with various teaching artists. Theatre camps are a great mix of fun activities and opportunities to grow as a performer!

Come learn more about our day and overnight camp programs, meet the Directors and get to see what camp has to offer for your camper! Please arrive at the on time and park at our main office. All tours will start at the office and will last for 30-45 minutes.

Put your personal touch on a piece of pottery! A professional teaching artist will guide you through the creative process. Pieces are fired in the kiln and ready for pick up in 2 weeks or less. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pottery selections include plates, mugs, piggy banks and more!

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for a family friendly event that engages imaginations of all ages. Lead by professional teaching artists, we will feature a live reading and performance from selected story books along with a sensory-rich visual art experience. Themes change biweekly. Registration required for both adult and child.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Join us for a mobile blood donation drive in the Dowd YMCA parking lot in partnership with One Blood. The reason to donate is simple…it helps save lives. In fact, every two seconds of every day, someone needs blood. Since blood cannot be manufactured outside the body and has a limited shelf life, the supply must constantly be replenished by generous blood donors. Blood donors play a vital role in the healthcare of patients in our community. With every blood donation, you are providing strength, hope and courage to patients and their families in your local hospitals.

Help your community by donating blood! There’s no substitute for blood. When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "MorrisonYMCA" to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. Come give blood and get a $10 gift card via email. PLUS, get a chance to win a $5,000 prize!

11/3/23-11/5/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for your family to unplug and spend time together. Our Family Camp cabin rental includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend. Cabins will hold up to 22 people total.

11/3/23-11/5/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for moms and their children to unplug and spend time together. With individual sign-ups, moms and their kids will be placed with other moms and kids within the same cabin. Price includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend.

The Ballantyne Arts Center provides production opportunities throughout the year for those interested in performance. The rehearsal process utilizes an educational approach, providing theatrical training and direct application in a fun yet challenging environment. Professional directors, stage managers, and theatrical design teams support these quality productions. Casting is by audition only for ages 7 and up. For the first time on the BAC stage, adults are welcome to audition! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids.

Come learn more about our day and overnight camp programs, meet the Directors and get to see what camp has to offer for your camper! Please arrive at the on time and park at our main office. All tours will start at the office and will last for 30-45 minutes.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Please join us to learn more about our summer Day/Overnight Camp programs. This will be on Zoom, and the Directors will take you on virtual tour of camp and talk through a day in the life of a camper! This is a great time for your camper to see what we have to offer and ask questions!

11/10/23-11/12/23: Family camps are the perfect opportunity for your family to unplug and spend time together. Our Family Camp cabin rental includes lodging, meals, and exciting camp activities throughout the weekend. Cabins will hold up to 22 people total.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

YMCA members come visit us at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on the shores of Lake Wylie on Sundays between October 1-November 19 for one of our Camp Fun Days. You can bring the whole family and enjoy the activities offered for that day! Please take a minute to read the attached document to do give you the breakdown of the event! We look forward to welcoming your family this fall for Camp Fun Days!! Please check-in at the office.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.

Every Monday from 10am-12pm we will have a pick up game of Volleyball.