Volunteers of the year
The Y could not exist without the support of volunteers. These members of the community give their time and talent to make the Y’s work possible.
Mark your calendar: YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a free community event for kids and families at branch locations across the area. Also in celebration of Healthy Kids Day this month, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is offering a $19 joining fee through April 30.
YMCA TO HOST INAUGURAL CHALLENGE RUN WITH OBSTACLE COURSE
Set in scenic terrain, the Barium Springs Family YMCA will host the first ever OhYeah! Xtreme Challenge Run on a tough 3.5-mile course on Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. The obstacle course includes climbing walls, creek and swamp runs, phone poll leaps, tire runs, creek pole leaps, ladder climbs, hill climbs and more for competitors who want an “extreme” challenge.
YMCA Camp Hanes and Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open
Whether your child is looking to make new friends, improve sports skills, learn to shoot a bow and arrow or just have a great time, the Y has the answer. We also combine fun and adventure with age-appropriate, camper-centered programs which incorporate new skills and group activities, all in a safe environment.
The Y Featured in Winston-Salem Monthly!
Zumba classes and cardio equipment, soccer leagues and steam rooms, swim lessons and SilverSneakers. The YMCA is all these things … and so much more.
YMCA TYDE Swimmers Headed to Olympic Trials
Riptyde Swim Team (TYDE), the competitive swim team of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, announced that veteran swimmer Caitlin Casazza, 15, has qualified for the US Olympic Trials in the 200 meter butterfly event and dual citizen Alex Marshall has earned her Canadian Olympic Trial qualifying time in the 50 meter freestyle event.
WXII and the YMCA Launch Transformation Nation Triad
Join the Transformation Nation Triad and receive free group training at the YMCA from personal trainers and wellness coaches, support from a team all working toward personal wellness goals, and expert information from nutritional and motivational speakers.
Join the Y By Jan. 1 for $1; Raises $1 Each Day through Jan. 31
Join any branch of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for only $1 through January 1. After the 1st, you’ll pay just the date on the calendar so on January 2 the joining fee is $2 and increases each day to $31 on January 31, the last day of the special offer.
New Privileges for Teens and Pre-Teen Members
Teens, tweens and everyone in between are welcome at the Y. Your membership is the first step to meeting new friends, playing sports, getting in shape to feel great and reach your athletic goals. We’ve created the following guidelines to ensure a safe, fun and successful environment for all Y members.
YMCA Gives Back Thanksgiving Day
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the YMCA has planned several special events to give back to the community. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your friends and family! We’re so grateful that you are part of the Y.