Simmons YMCA

From first steps to advanced skills, kids of all ages can find their place in YMCA Dance and Gymnastics.

With programs for a range of skill levels, from recreational to competitive, kids and teens can move, build confidence, make friends, and discover what they’re capable of.

Fall Dance and Gymnastics registration is open at Harris YMCA and Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne, register now:

🩰 Explore Dance: https://bit.ly/4hSvgQ6
🤸 Explore Gymnastics: https://bit.ly/3UdvuHP

Sign them up for a season of fun, friendships, and and finding their passion.

Your values can shape the future. During National Make-A-Will Month, consider how the causes that matter to you can become part of your legacy.

By including the YMCA of Greater Charlotte in your will, you can join the 1874 Legacy Society—a community of people committed to ensuring the Y can continue strengthening our community for generations to come.

Ready to create your legacy? Learn more about the 1874 Legacy Society and use our free online tool to create or update your will:

🎒✏️ A new school year is here! ✏️🎒

We’re wishing all students, educators, and families a year filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and plenty of reasons to smile. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Still looking for afterschool care? Spots are available at select YMCA locations. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/425eYKD

Looking for a part-time job that keeps you moving and makes a difference? 🚌

As a Minibus Driver, you'll do more than get kids from point A to point B. You'll help create a safe, welcoming experience for children and families while supporting Y programs across our community.

Looking to add hours to your schedule? Minibus Driver shifts may pair well with another part-time role at the Y.

Applicants must be 21+ with a valid driver's license. Training is provided before driving, and team members receive a free Y membership.

Ready to help keep kids moving? Apply today: https://bit.ly/4vm3ezC

Learn. Lead. Make your voice heard.

Youth & Government gives high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn how government works while building confidence and leadership skills.

Teens discuss and debate issues, propose legislation, explore different perspectives, and strengthen communication and problem-solving skills. The experience culminates at a youth-led state conference in Raleigh, where participants put what they've learned into action.

Register now for Fall Youth & Government or other teen programs: https://bit.ly/4foKpG2

🏀⚽🏈 For one afternoon, the Dowd YMCA belongs to the kids!

Join us Saturday, August 22, from 4–6 PM for a free, community-wide multi-sport sampler at the Dowd YMCA, part of ESPN’s Take Back Sports Initiative.

Kids and their families can rotate through hands-on stations featuring soccer, NFL FLAG Football, basketball, and athletic conditioning. Coaches will be at every stop to encourage participants, and families are invited to jump into the drills and cheer on their athletes.

No experience or YMCA membership is required. Stop by for ten minutes or stay for the whole event—just be sure to register in advance!

👉 Register today and complete one program waiver for each child attending: https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/events/youth-sports-takeover

Every child learns differently—and at the Y, every preschool experience is designed to help them grow through play.

No matter which program you choose, your child will build confidence, friendships, and kindergarten-ready skills in a safe, nurturing environment led by caring early childhood educators. Our half-day preschool programs are available at multiple YMCA locations across Greater Charlotte.

Here's what makes each experience unique:

🌳 Outdoor Experience (Brace & Lake Norman)
Children take learning beyond the classroom with daily outdoor exploration. Nature becomes the backdrop for building curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning.

🎨 Arts Integration (Morrison)
Music, movement, theatre, and visual arts are woven into everyday learning, helping children express themselves while building early literacy, math, and communication skills.

🌎 Spanish Immersion (Harris)
Children learn in a bilingual environment where everyday experiences introduce both English and Spanish, building language skills alongside confidence and curiosity.

🧸 Traditional Preschool (Brace, Harris, Keith, & Lowe's)
A play-based classroom where children build social, emotional, and academic foundations through hands-on learning, creative play, and meaningful connections with teachers and classmates.

📚 MECK Pre-K (McCrorey, Simmons, & Stratford Richardson)
Eligible 4-year-olds can also attend free, full-day MECK Pre-K classrooms at select YMCA locations. The program is administered by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and prepares children for kindergarten through engaging, high-quality early learning.

No matter which path you choose, your child will discover, learn, and grow every step of the way.

Explore locations and register today: https://bit.ly/4qwsMaJ

⚽🏈🏐 Fall sports registration is open! 🏐🏈⚽

This fall, give your child the opportunity to build new skills, make new friends, and discover what they're capable of through YMCA Soccer, Flag Football, or Volleyball.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3SYiO75

🦌 Ready, set, romp! Registration is open for the 13th Annual YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K on December 5.

Pull out your favorite holiday gear and join us at the Harris YMCA for a festive dash through SouthPark, plus a kids obstacle course and a special visit from Santa. 🎅🏃‍♀️

Register early to save—prices increase August 16: https://bit.ly/4pt5pQC