Take Your Shot With Winter Basketball

At the Y, we teach young athletes more than just the fundamentals of sports. Our staff and volunteer coaches demonstrate what good sportsmanship and teamwork looks like. Our Winter Basketball League (ages 5+) and Parent and Me Rookie Basketball Academy (ages 3-4) are open for registration!

Strong Swimmers. Confident Kids.

The YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum is a core group of aquatic skills every person needs to be safe around water. As the foundation of our program, these skills allow students to learn correct swim stroke techniques. Students begin with and build upon skills they are ready to learn, helping them to celebrate their successes, build self-confidence, and enjoy learning to swim and water safety. Don't wait, start lessons today!

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41st Annual Mistletoe Run

You are invited to the most wonderful run of the year! Join us for our 41st annual event on December 7. In addition to our updated and improved half marathon, 5K and 1 mile Fun Run course, we will have bounce houses, music, cheerleaders, community mascots, donuts at the finish line, & more! Mistletoe Run is presented by Bell Davis and Pitt and proud to be the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina's largest fundraiser!

Community Impact

We're proud to serve the people of Northwest North Carolina. In 2023, we launched new community programs, invested in our facilities and equipment, and continued to demonstrate that the Y is a safe place for all to focus on their health — spiritually, mentally and physically.

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Teens were provided with a safe space and a free membership

Literacy students increased language & interpersonal skills

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Membership Means More at the Y

All YMCA of Northwest North Carolina members have access to all of our locations and programs. With membership at one branch, you can enjoy full access and amenities at each of our 14 locations.

State-of-the-art fitness equipment

Members have access to quality equipment to help them meet their wellness needs — from cardio training to strength and conditioning, and everything in between.

Pools and exercise facilities

We have 14 branches across a seven county area, with multiple pools (indoor and outdoor!), basketball, racquetball and pickleball courts, training centers, saunas, and much more!

Free group exercise classes

Members get free access to hundreds of group exercise classes including Hot Yoga, numerous Les Mills classes like Body Pump and Body Balance, classes geared towards our Active Older Adults, water fitness classes, and more. Plus, our Virtual Y classes - online classes you can take in the comfort of your home!

Free childcare for members

Members with household memberships can bring their kids to our free Kids Zone (formerly called Child Watch) where we supervise children while parents are at the Y. Kids will play, learn and make friends!

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What’s happening at the Y?

The Y Hires Program Director of Teen Mental Health

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina (NWNC) has hired Erin Bracey as its program director of teen mental health to address the critical needs of teens by identifying mental health challenges, providing resources and connections to mental health providers, and fostering supportive communities. In her role, Bracey will provide support to all 14 of the YMCA of NWNC’s locations.

Highlighting Our 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

In 2023, the YMCA of NWNC’s DEI committee made progress on its strategic priorities and prepared for further advancement of key areas in 2024. Progress included training, events, the launch of an employee resource group, enhanced community programming and more.

Our Impact in 2023

In 2023, we launched new community programs, invested in our facilities and equipment, and continued to demonstrate that the Y is a safe place for all to focus on their health — spiritually, mentally and physically.

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The YMCA has a mission of helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. We also strive to turn no one away due to an inability to pay a program or membership fee. Our goal is to serve as many people in the community as possible that can benefit from our services. We can’t do that without your help.

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