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Welcome to the Wilkes Express YMCA

The Wilkes Express YMCA is another convenient option for residents of Wilkes County and surrounding areas. This Y, which is for members 16 years and older, includes a comprehensive Wellness Center with on-duty staff, group exercise programs, walking track accessible by an elevator, small cardio room, cycle studio, a conference room and SilverSneakers® classes

We're Hiring!

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

Your Wilkes Express YMCA

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.

The Y is For ALL

The Y is a place where common ground thrives and people of all walks of life can belong. We approach diversity and inclusion through the Christian principles of love, compassion, kindness, and respect. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will promote and exemplify togetherness. We value, encourage, and nurture the contributions that each person makes to our increasingly diverse association and the community we serve.

 

Group Exercise: Fitness is More Fun in a group

We have numerous group exercise options here at the Wilkes Express YMCA - for all levels of fitness!

Bounce! to better fitness with a high-energy, low impact, total body workout on a mini-trampoline. Lift your heart rate and strengthen your core to upbeat music that will keep you smiling through this 30 minute class. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am!

Branch Amenities

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

Wellness Center
Group Exercise Classes
Indoor Track
Personal Training
Locker Rooms

The Latest from the Wilkes Express YMCA

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Our Mission and Impact

YMCA of NWNC Annual Celebration

During our Annual Celebration we honored those who have supported our association and contributed to the growth of its mission and impact. We inducted the late Richard “Rick” French into our Red Triangle Society, presented 13 volunteers of the year with the Strong Award and presented Carver High School’s inaugural Youth and Government delegation with the Youth Leadership Award.
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Wellness

Have a Happy Healthy Holiday!

With all the shopping, cooking, family visits, and parties, it’s harder for people to make healthy choices during the holiday season. Luckily, two experts from the YMCA are here with tips to help everyone feel their best – even when life gets busy. Together, they’ve compiled a 7W “Wish List” of healthy habits to build over the holidays.
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Support the Y

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.

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