Central Family YMCA
| The Central Family YMCA is a non-profit organization committed to helping you live a balanced, healthy life in spirit, mind and body. We make a positive impact in the Gaston County community through encouraging wellness and family. |
Address & Phone:
615 W. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 865-8551
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Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 5:30am – 9:30pm
Friday: 5:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:30pm-5:00pm (Closed June-August)
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Childwatch Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed |
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch Baseball
Ages: 3-4 year old Tee Ball, and 5-6 year old Coach-Pitch Baseball
Join the Gaston County Family YMCA for Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch Baseball. Our recreational league teaches fundamentals while learning to appreciate the sport of baseball, and refining physical skills! We focus on family involvement, team building, confidence, and developing our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith with all of our 3-6 year olds.
Registration: Now – May 19th. This program does have a registration limit.
Download the registration form, or register online by clicking the ”Register Today” button below.
Registration: There is a $10 non-refundable late fee for all players registered after May 19th, if space is available.
Season: June 4th – July 11th, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Practice: There will be four practices before the games begins: June 4th, 6th, 11th, and 13th.
Games: Each team will play 7 games which will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Tuesday June 18th and ending on Thursday, July 11th. There will not be games on July 4th.
Cost:
Member – $50
Participant – $75
Includes end-of-season award, uniform top, and a 6 week season, including 7 games.
Youth Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 years +
Youth Swim Lessons promote stroke development, personal water safety, water sports, rescue and personal growth are included. During all swim lessons, participants and instructors find opportunities to learn and demonstrate the YMCA core values, (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith).
Session Days & Times:
Tuesday and Thursday – 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Saturdays – 11:30 – 12:15 am
Download our Swim Lesson Registration Form for session information.
Fees per session:
Members: $35
Non-members: $65
Summer Camp
Say Hello to Summer!
Camping, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.
The Gaston County Family YMCA offers six camp locations throughout the county during the 11-week summer. Please see the information below to find that camp that best suits your family.
Summer Camp Guide
See our Summer Camp Page for full details and registration forms.
Camp Dates
| Week 1 – June 10 – 14 |
Week 7 – July 22-26 |
| Week 2– June 17-21 |
Week 8– July 29– August 2 |
| Week 3– June 24-28 |
Week 9 – August 5-9 |
| Week 4– July 1– 5* |
Week 10– August 12-16 |
| Week 5– July 8-12 |
Week 11– August 19-23 |
| Week 6- July 15-19 |
* No camp July 4th |
Registration Now Open
Financial Assistance is limited. Early registration is highly recommended.

Parents Night Out
Ages: 3 years through 5th grade
Once a month the YMCA is THE PLACE for kids! Kids can enjoy an evening at the YMCA while keeping busy with actives such as swimming, baking, playing games, eating dinner, and being silly while their parents are out and about!
Registration: Stowe Family YMCA 2nd Friday of each month, South YMCA 4th Saturday of each Month. Click here for the registration form.
Dates & Times: September – May
Stowe – The second Friday of each month from 5:30 – 9:30 pm.
South – The fourth Saturday of each month from 5:30 – 10:30 pm.
Afterschool Enrichment
Ensuring A Brighter Future
The YMCA provides a quality, Christian-oriented experience that is safe, fun, and convenient. Y After School operates throughout Gaston County providing enrichment from school dismissal until 6:00 pm daily. During this time we aim to shape character by modeling, teaching, and reinforcing positive values to all students. The YMCA believes in the character development traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. The YMCA offers two on-site After School locations and fifteen off-site locations throughout the county.
To find your school and Afterschool location, please visit our Afterschool page.