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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

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.

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

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Annual Impact Fund Kickoff Lunch

Join us to celebrate the meaningful, lasting impact we're creating together for the Kernersville community. Friday, January 30 at 12:00pm at the Kernersville Family YMCA. Please RSVP by Friday, January 23 to Adam Cardwell at a.cardwell@ymcanwnc.org. 
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YMCA Bright Beginnings

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our 2025 donors and community partners for your generous support of the YMCA Bright Beginnings program. Because of your generosity and compassion, students in our program stepped into the new school year with confidence, joy, and the tools they need to succeed. With your support, every child received not only essential supplies but also the priceless gift of knowing their community believes in them.

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Because of You - Impact Happens Here

Your support of the Kernersville Family YMCA's Annual Impact Fund ensures the sustainability of life-changing programs and opportunities for all in our community. Click below to learn all about our highlights over the first 8 months of 2025.

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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.

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

The Latest from the Kernersville Family YMCA

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Youth Development

Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year with the Y

September 16, 2024 2:56PM
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.
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Our Mission and Impact

Crisis in Ukraine Hits Close to Home for YMCA of NWNC

March 15, 2022 10:56AM
The Y Association has had a partnership with YMCA Ukraine for nearly 30 years; hopes to generate local support, aid for Ukrainians. WINSTON-SALEM — The invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine and the damage it has caused hits close to home for many at the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, as the organization has had a longstanding connection with YMCA Ukraine for near
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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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Our Mission: "Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."

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