Children and Teens

Did you know your membership includes free childcare while you work out? You can rest easy knowing your child is being well cared for in a safe, supportive environment at the Y. And with Kids Zone Plus, you can drop your child off while you run errands or just have some time for yourself!

Children who attend preschool are more prepared for grade school academically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. The Y is working to make access to pre-K more attainable for all.

The Y’s Before and After School Academy is a safe place for children to play, learn, and grow when out of school. Our qualified and caring staff focus on nurturing the development of each child. 

Whether it’s the time spent outside, the arts and crafts, or making new friends, great summers start at the Y!

Every child deserves the opportunity to do well in school each year. The Y is making sure that’s a reality for more kids as they begin a new school year.

​​Looking for a traditional overnight camp experience? We have all that and more at the 400-acre Memory Maker known as YMCA Camp Hanes!

Adventure Guides is a YMCA program that helps to foster the father/child relationship to create lifelong meaningful memories.

The teen years are a critically important time for youth to receive support from trained professionals and positive role models, to help them best understand their options for the future.

The teen years are a critically important time for youth to receive support from trained professionals and positive role models, to help them best understand their options for the future. 

Youth & Government is a high school age “hands-on” leadership experience in State Government. Our goal is to empower teens to learn how to make an impact on their community.

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina has thousands of staff members and volunteers working with youth in the many programs we offer. To keep children in our programs safe, we take numerous steps. Learn more below.