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The YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Celebrating 150 Years
This year, the Y celebrates its 150 Year Anniversary. Since 1874, we have remained steadfast in our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. It is our privilege to work alongside our neighbors to keep the community strong.
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Join us in April for our annual Healthy Kids Day - a day to celebrate kids being kids! Free and open to the public. Visit our Calendar for more info.
BUILDING A BETTER US
As our Y continues to build a better us through programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we need you to keep the tradition going.
Building a better us for the last 150 years.
Serving the greater Charlotte community since 1874. Find out how you can get involved and help celebrate!
NEW MEMBER ACCESS YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD
Y members now have access to YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Enjoy fun land & water activities at our campus on Lake Wylie.
Discover What Moves You While Making a Difference
Working at the Y is more than just a job—it’s a pathway to empowerment, for both you and kids in the community
Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp gives kids a fun opportunity to discover themselves, develop confidence, & explore interests!
HAVE FUN. WIN CONFIDENCE.
Our Youth Sports season lets athletes have fun & win confidence. Register for Soccer, Flag Football or Volleyball today!
run! Ballantyne 8k, 5k, and fun run
Enjoy a post-race party filled with DJ music at an exciting new location, The Amp Ballantyne™
YMCA COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST
Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd, for the 37th annual YMCA Community Prayer Breakfast at The Revelry North End. This free event will bring us together in prayer to focus on caring for a community we love.
Register for Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K & Fun Run before the price goes up on 4/1: https://bit.ly/ymcarunballantyne2024
This is a fundraising event supporting the YMCA Better Us Campaign, helping to create life-changing opportunities for all. 🙏🏼
#RunBallantyne2024 #RunBallantyne #races #runclt
💙 We wear blue for them! Team members across our YMCAs wore blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is in April. We’re proud to be a safe place for youth to learn, grow, and be themselves.
This is one small gesture to highlight our commitment to making every child feel welcomed and safe at the Y! Be on the lookout for posts throughout the month sharing information and tips for child abuse prevention.
#ChildAbusePrevention #ChildAbusePreventionAwareness #YMCA #YMCACharlotte #CharlotteNC #WeWearBlue
“The Diabetes Prevention Program has changed the trajectory of my life.”
To spread awareness of Diabetes Alert Day, we’re sharing Jasmine Greenery’s story on how our Diabetes Prevention program made a positive change in her life.
“During this program, I learned about myself, my environment, and tools to make healthier choices. Not only was I given knowledge, but my classmates also inspired me. Learning from your peers and people who struggle with the same issues can be very impactful and provide that extra push to make lasting change.”
Learn about the program: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/health-wellness/diabetes-prevention
“Obtaining access to the Y was also a game changer because I could try different fitness classes and decide what works best for me. Ultimately, I am grateful to have been a part of the Diabetes Prevention Program, and I would encourage anyone considering it to join.”
#Diabetes #DiabetesAlertDay #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesSupport #YMCACharlotte #YMCA #CharlotteNC
Today is Diabetes Alert Day, and we’re lifting up Alba Valencia, community health facilitator, who leads our Diabetes Prevention classes in Spanish at the Harris Family YMCA. Alba sees the program as an opportunity for participants to adopt habits that foster a healthy lifestyle not just for themselves, but for their families too.
Learn about the program: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/health-wellness/diabetes-prevention
Many attendees are responsible for grocery shopping and meal preparation, making this program vital for their overall health. With a personal connection to diabetes through her niece’s diagnosis at a young age, Alba knows the impact this program can have. Witnessing her niece’s improvement from informed nutritional habits and regular exercise reinforces the program’s importance.
#Diabetes #DiabetesAlertDay #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesSupport #YMCACharlotte #YMCA #CharlotteNC
We believe all children should have access to books that will help them learn to read and discover their full potential. We're proud to partner with Promising Pages to eliminate book deserts in our community by providing children with new and gently used books to build their home libraries.
Visit one of our drop-off locations at the following YMCA centers today through April 7 to donate your books. Hours of operations vary at each location.
Dowd YMCA
Ballantyne Arts Center
Brace Family YMCA
Harris YMCA
Lake Norman YMCA
Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne
Steele Creek YMCA
Did you catch our teens on TV 📺 ? Thank you WCCB Charlotte for highlighting how we’re helping teens have access to explore the world of technology at the YMCA Best Buy Teen Tech Center, powered by Atrium Health.
Watch the full story: https://tinyurl.com/dfd5auba\
Located at our McCrorey Family YMCA, teens can participate in internships, collaborative and individual projects, training, and workshops using the latest technologies in 3-D printing, podcasting, coding and so much more.
We're happy to have this center to provide teens a free resource and a path to develop possible careers in technology and beyond.
#STEM #TeensInTech #TechnologyCenter #Technology #CharlotteNC #YMCACharlotte #AtriumHealth #BestBuy
Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K, & Fun Run is just a month away! Register NOW to guarantee your perfect T-shirt size: https://bit.ly/ymcarunballantyne Take a peek at the cool design…we know you’ll love it 😀. See you at The Amp on 4/20!
#RunBallantyne2024 #RunBallantyne #CharlotteRunningClub #YMCACharlotte
The West Boulevard Corridor has long been an underserved community in Charlotte. In partnership with Atrium Health, we are proud to share that the new Ed Brown Community Center is open and seeing patients.
Located on the campus of the Stratford Richardson YMCA, the center houses the West Boulevard Primary Care Clinic and offers preventive health care, women’s care, pediatric care, lab services, hearing and vision screenings, same-day sick appointments, and access to an onsite pharmacy. It also includes a food pharmacy, in partnership with Nourish Up. We’re thrilled to have this important resource as part of our community integrated campus!
#AtriumHealth #CharlotteNC #YMCACharlotte #HealthCare #HealthCareForAll