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Kernersville Family YMCA

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336 996 2231
1113 W Mountain St, Kernersville
NC 27284
a.cardwell@ymcanwnc.org
Hours
Wednesday
5:00am - 9:00pm
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Branch Hours
Mon - Thu 5:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 5:00am - 8:00pm
Sat 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sun 1:00 - 6:00pm

Welcome to the Kernersville Family YMCA

The Kernersville Family YMCA serves the entire family through youth development programs, healthy living, and social responsibility initiatives, such as the Bright Beginnings program to provide a special back-to-school shopping experience for local students. Explore your aquatic interest with swim lessons, have fun at day camp or on a youth sports team, or reach your wellness goals with group exercise classes.

 

For more information and FAQs on the Wellness Center construction, please click here.

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 Kernersville Family YMCA

Our Outdoor Pools Are Now Open

Our outdoor pools are now open and we can't wait to see you out here! Learn about our hours, policies, guest information and more by clicking below.

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Calling All Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help before, during and after the Dirty Dozen 5k Obstacle Mud Run and Fun Run on Saturday, September 12. Click below to sign up!

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YMCA Fall Sports

Looking for a youth sports program where every athlete can learn, grow, and thrive? Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, T-Ball, Volleyball and more are available this fall. Practices begin the week of August 24, so sign up today!

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Branch Amenities

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

  • Outdoor Pool (open)
  • Outdoor Water Park (open)
  • Indoor Lap Pool (open)
  • Wellness Center (open)
  • Training Center (open)
  • Youth Sports (open)
  • Kids Zone (open)
  • Indoor Track (open)
  • Basketball Courts (open)
  • Before and After School Academy (open)
  • Summer Day Camp (open)
  • Group Exercise Classes (open)
  • Personal Training (open)
  • Adaptive programs (open)
  • Pickleball (open)
  • Locker Rooms (open)
  • Racquetball Courts (open)
  • FIT 3D Body Scanner (open)
  • Sauna (open)
  • Whirlpool (open)
  • Playground (open)
  • Steam Room (open)

The Latest from the Kernersville Family YMCA

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YMCA BRIGHT BEGINNINGS: Building Strong Kids, Strong Families, and Strong Connections

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our 2026 donors and community partners for your generous support of the YMCA Bright Beginnings program. A special thank you to our 2026 Presenting Sponsor, Brightspeed Fiber, for their incredible commitment to making a brighter future possible for youth and families in the Kernersville community.
June 29, 2026
Wellness
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February is American Heart Month: Tips to Be Heart Healthy

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.
December 2, 2025
Branch News
Teens

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

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.
August 21, 2025
Events
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Golf To Give Back

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will host its 29th annual Golf To Give Back tournament Oct. 16 at Tanglewood Park Golf Club.As one of the primary fundraisers for the nonprofit organization, participation and support in the tournament will help continue to provide opportunities for children, families, and individuals to grow, learn, and thrive in the community.
August 8, 2025
Our Mission and Impact
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Saying Thank You To Our Incredible Volunteers

April is Volunteer Month and we would be remiss not to recognize all the amazing things our volunteers do for us, this month and always. As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA thrives off volunteer participation and engagement; they are the heart of our organization.
July 21, 2025
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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.

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