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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

Welcome to the Stokes Family YMCA

The Stokes Family YMCA provides a wide range of programs for the whole family including swim lessons, before and after school care, and youth sports. The Y includes a comprehensive Wellness Center with on-duty staff, group exercise programs (in-person and virtual), pickleball, and SilverSneakers® classes.

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We have full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available in multiple departments in branches across the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina.

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Your Stokes Family YMCA

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Teen Referral Memberships

In a world full of isolation and unrest, it is more important than ever that we keep our young people engaged in positive experiences in healthy, safe environments. Our new initiative offers eligible young people ages 12-18 years old in our communities a FREE membership to access the Y’s fitness facilities, basketball courts, swimming pools, and so much more.

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No School? The Y Has You Covered

When school is out for Winter Break do you need somewhere safe and fun for your children (ages Kindergarten-5th grade)? Bring them to the Y! We're open for Winter Camp December 22, 23, 29, 30 and January 2.

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Holiday Hours

Happy holidays everyone! The Fulton Family YMCA will be closed on Christmas. On New Year's Day we will be open from 8:00am-1:00pm.

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Partners for a Healthy Community

Branch Amenities

This YMCA offers numerous programs and services dedicated to building healthy, confident, and connected children, adults, and families.

Indoor Lap Pool
Wellness Center
Training Center
Indoor Track
Summer Day Camp
After School Academy
Group Exercise Classes
Personal Training
Youth Sports
Basketball Courts
Racquetball Courts
Adaptive programs
Kids Zone
Pickleball
Locker Rooms
Playground
Sauna
Whirlpool

The Latest from the Stokes Family YMCA

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Branch News

Reaching Our Potential Gives Students Free Y Membership and Access to Opportunities

August 21, 2025 10:43AM
WINSTON-SALEM — For the fifth-consecutive academic year, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Alexander, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin counties, is offering a teen membership referral initiative to give youth a positive space to thrive at no cost to the teenager or their family.
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Chris Chunn to Become New Executive Director at Stokes Family YMCA

May 5, 2025 10:27AM
KING, N.C. - Beginning on May 19, Chris Chunn will become the new Executive Director of the Stokes Family YMCA. A native of King and West Stokes High School alum, Chunn's Y journey began 15 years ago at the Stokes Family YMCA. Over the years, he has served in a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, he has led the Fulton Family YMCA along with the Youth Development Branch.
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Wellness

February is American Heart Month: Tips to Be Heart Healthy

January 31, 2025 9:35AM
February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and woman since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are tips for everyone to become heart healthy this February.
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Youth Development

Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year with the Y

September 16, 2024 2:56PM
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect on and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, the YMCA of NWNC is offering tips to help local families incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their lives.
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At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. You can help kids learn, grow and thrive, as well as ensure no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay. Donations provide financial assistance to make Y programs available to everyone in our community.

Every gift makes a difference. Everyone has a role to play. Together, we can do so much more.

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Our Mission: "Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."

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