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150 Years
Celebrate our 150th anniversary and rich history. Get involved today. Get fit and rewarded at the same time with our mobile app.
Our Impact
Discover how, together, we impact our community. Discover how, together, we impact our community.
Membership
Join the Y and experience more than a gym. Join the Y and experience more than a gym.
Programs
Redefining connection with our community. Redefining connection with our community.
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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.
Learn more here.
Looking to contact us? Get in touch here.
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Get Involved
Discover how, together, we impact our community.
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FIND YOUR YMCA
Select a branch or camp from the dropdown below or use the Y Branch Finder to search by location, amenities, programs, and more!
Find your joy. Find your Y!
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.
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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.
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Afterschool at the Y—Have Fun While School’s Out
Our Afterschool program gets kids together to play, engage, and socialize in a safe space. Register for fun enrichment.
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YOUTH BASKETBALL
This recreational league focuses on character, skill development, & fun! No tryouts necessary & all levels accepted.
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Celebrate Our 150th Anniversary & Save This Spring!
Renew, refresh & recharge your fitness commitment this spring. Join for $1.50 Activation + FREE Membership until 5/15!
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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!
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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.
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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
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Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp gives kids a fun opportunity to discover themselves, develop confidence, & explore interests!
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Find Your Y and Swim Today.
The Y has been America’s most trusted swim instructor for more than 110 years. Explore our swim lessons programs and find your love of water today.
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run! Ballantyne 8k, 5k, and fun run
Enjoy a post-race party filled with DJ music at an exciting new location, The Amp Ballantyne™
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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.
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Thank you SHARE Charlotte for spotlighting our various volunteer opportunities as we invite our neighbors to get involved and support our communities. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse.
Volunteer with us here: https://tinyurl.com/yznjrczc
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A little country and rock ‘n’ roll is good for the soul! Members of our Brace Family YMCA didn’t just join Anne Marie’s cycle class - they rocked it! In a country vs. rock theme session, they put the pedal to the metal showing lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Oh, the fun you’ll have at the Y!
#YMCACharlotte #BraceFamilyYMCA #CharlotteNC #CycleClass #Cycling #IndoorCycling #IndoorCyclingInstructor #IndoorCyclingClass
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Renew, refresh & recharge your fitness commitment this spring! Join the Y before 5/1 for $1.50 Activation + FREE membership until 5/15: https://bit.ly/ymcamembershipdeal
We’re excited to see you bloom at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte!
#GymMembership #GymMemberships #CharlotteGym #CharlotteGyms #Gyms #HealthyLifeGoals #HealthyLifeStyle #HealthyLifeHappyLife #YMCACharlotte
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🏌️♂️⛳️ A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and participants for making the YMCA Golfing for Good Tournament a resounding success! 🙌 For the fourth consecutive year, we raised over $200,000 for life-changing programming throughout our community.
Special appreciation to our Presenting Sponsor, Beacon Partners, and our Ace Sponsors, Atlantic Retail and Madison Capital Group for their generous support. Together, we’re helping Build a Better Us! 🌟
#GolfingForGood #CommunityImpact #ThankYouSponsors
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Don’t want your kid to fall asleep early? Send them to Summer Day Camp at the Y! 😎: https://bit.ly/ysummerdaycamp24
There’s plenty to do with friends their age, including sports, swimming, games, and arts & crafts. Summer happens here!
#SummerHappensHere #Summer2024 #summerdaycamp #summerdaycamps #charlottenc #ymcacharlottenc #campforkids #daycamp #daycampfun #daycamping
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"Everyone was welcome! For the first time in my child's life, she was able to participate and she was celebrated for who she is. It was such a great experience. She was so happy and enjoyed it!" - Miracle League parent.
In 2023, we served 246 participants in our Miracle League program. We look forward to continuing our mission to serve our community with our adaptive program this spring.
#givingback #communityimpact #communitymatters #ymca #ymcacharlotte #charlottenc #charlottenorthcarolina #miracleleague #miracleleaguebaseball #baseballforkids #baseball #baseballgame
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Member access to YMCA Camp Thunderbird opens the door to community events like Kids Night Out, Adventure Date Nights, Family Camp, & more! Learn about the fun that comes with Y membership: https://bit.ly/campthunderbirdmemberaccess
#ymca #ymcacharlotte #ymcaofgreatercharlotte #ymcacamp #ymcamembers #lakewylie #lakewyliesc #ymcacampthunderbird
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It’s Race Week! Hurry to register for Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K & Fun Run. It’s the 20th Anniversary of this impactful race—don’t miss this chance to make your steps count for the community on 4/20🏃🏽: https://bit.ly/ymcarunballantyne