Youth Development

New Center Offers Teens a Safe Space for Support, Guidance, and Positive Activities

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.

New Teen Programs, Resource Hub and Awareness Campaign Launch

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s students were named to several leadership positions, pass a series of bills WINSTON-SALEM — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s Youth & Government delegates continued their longstanding tradition of outstanding commitment at the annual statewide Youth & Government Conference this past February. 

Reaching Our Potential gives students a free Y membership and access to opportunities WINSTON-SALEM — The past school year has been difficult for many students, especially those in Winston-Salem. These students have dealt with a fatal school shooting in September and an ongoing pandemic this academic year — just to name a few.