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Brace Family YMCA

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704-716-4200
3127 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
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Hours
Wednesday
5AM - 10PM
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Branch Hours

Mon - Thu 5AM - 10PM
Fri 5AM - 9PM
Sat 7AM - 6PM
Sun 12PM - 6PM

Waterpark Hours

Mon - Fri 11AM - 7PM
Sat 10AM - 6PM
Sun 12PM - 6PM

Drop-In Child Care Hours

Mon - Thu 8AM – 12PM, 5PM - 8PM
Fri 8AM – 12PM
Sat 9AM – 12PM
Sun Closed

What's new at Brace Family YMCA

Summer Camp

At the Y, we believe every camper is unique, and so is their summer experience. That’s why we offer a wide range of camp options at both Brace YMCA and Hemby Program Center.
 
  • Brace offers specialty camps, including Swim, Sports and STEAM, all conveniently located at the center.
  • Hemby offers Outdoor Adventure Camp, Preschool Camp and Adaptive Camp all located at the 21-acre South Charlotte location
Register for Camp
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Connect Coaching/Healthy Living

Amongst our many Healthy Living Programs, our free Connect Coaching stands out as a leading way to:
 
  • Maximize your membership by exploring how the Y can help you reach your health & wellness goals
  • Discuss and establish health goals
  • Attain accountability and stay on track with periodic check-ins
  • Identify and explore your fitness color
Explore Healthy Living

Pools & Waterpark

Cool off at our outdoor water park where you can jump in the deep end, swim laps, race down the slides and splash in the wade pool. Opening for weekends starting May 3rd and every day, starting in June.
Pools and Waterparks
YMCA Brace Family - Everything for everyone

Center Amenities

Our centers offer something for everyone—from state-of-the-art fitness and cardio equipment to engaging programs, pools, and waterparks. No matter the season, our centers are a destination for the entire community to stay active, connect, and have fun.

  • Fitness Center (open)
  • Group Exercise Classes (open)
  • Indoor Pool (open)
  • Gymnasium (open)
  • Drop In Child Care (open)
  • Summer Camp (open)
  • Swim Lessons (open)
  • Personal Training (open)
  • After School Care (open)
  • Outdoor Pool & Water Park (open)
  • Outdoor Fitness Offerings (open)
  • Indoor Pickleball (open)

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Volunteer at Brace

Volunteering with the Y doesn’t just make the lives of others better, it changes yours, too.

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Career Opportunities

The Y is filled with passionate dreamers, thinkers and doers. We have a wide variety of career options depending on your individual goals.

Current Opportunities