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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

Welcome to the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA

Join us at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA, conveniently located near downtown Winston-Salem and in the historic West End Neighborhood! We offer a wide range of youth development programs in camps and youth sports. We have an extensive collection of aquatic programs, group exercise options, personal training, and several spaces dedicated to your fitness needs. We also have classes dedicated to SilverSneakers® members.

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.

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Your William G. White, Jr. 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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Winter Break Basketball Camp

We are here to keep your kids' skills sharp over the holidays! Our YMCA coaches will not only coach our youth the fundamentals, but will share their vast knowledge to elevate your child's game. Camp will consist of drills, competition games, conditioning, skill and development and scrimmages. Camp runs 8:30am-12:00pm for ages 7-13.

Week 1: December 22-26 (no camp December 25)
Week 2: December 29-January 2 (no camp January 1)

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A Run in the Cold Can Warm the Heart

Join us for our 42nd annual event Saturday, December 6, our YMCA's biggest fundraiser!

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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.

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

The Latest from the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA

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Branch News

YMCA Set to Host 42nd Annual Mistletoe Run

December 3, 2025 1:06PM
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is set to host one of its largest fundraisers, the Mistletoe Run, this weekend.The race, held rain or shine, will take place in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Dec. 6, with the start and finish lines located at the William G. White, Jr. YMCA in West End.
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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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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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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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