| Welcome to the newest branch of the Gaston County Family YMCA! The William J. Pharr Family YMCA is located in the former Community Center within the beautiful, historic McAdenville, NC or better known as “Christmastown USA!” Please stop by the Pharr Family YMCA during business hours for a tour of the facility and to complete your membership application! |
Address & Phone:208 Main Street |
Hours:Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 9:00pm |
Childwatch Hours:Monday – Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Pharr Family YMCA
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 and Teen Bootcamp
The Stowe YMCA host the teens and pre-teens of the area to meet new friends, connect with teammates, find fun and motivation to get in shape and feel better during Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions.
Ages: 8 – 14
Days & Time: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Stowe Family YMCA Downstairs Open Area
Contact: Tim Jennings 704.822.9622 or tjennings@gastonymca.org
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.
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 Morning Out
A Place to Learn, A Place to Grow
Ages: 2 – 5 Years Old
This half day 2 – 5 year old program is a perfect introduction into a school-based program. We meet three times weekly from 9:00 – 12:15 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at the Stowe YMCA. The class is organized to combine educational components, physical activities, and socialization!
Registration: Now open for the 2012 – 2013 school year.
PMO Registration Form and Parent Handbook
Dates & Times: Monthly classes September – May
9:00 am – 12:15 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at the Stowe YMCA.
Cost:
$10 Deposit due at time of registration.
Members – $165
Nonmembers – $190
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.
Dance
KinderDance Ages 4-6
Wednesday 4:00 – 4:45pm
This class will focus on three main goals of creative movement: time, space, and energy. Students will be introduced to basic dance elements and ballet technique.
JuniorDance Ages 7-11
Wednesday 4:45 – 5:45pm
This class will focus on ballet technique, elements of modern dance, and jazz. Students will learn ballet terminology and movements during the ballet time. In modern dance students will learn to create their own choreography based on time, space, and energy. During jazz students will learn musical theatre and hip/hop type movement.
Class fees:
Members – $40.00/month
Nonmembers – $50.00/month
For additional information:
Contact Jeff Brackett at jbrackett@gastonymca.org or (704) 824-1131
Gymnastics
Ages:
Kindergym for ages 3 & 4.
JuniorGym for ages 5, 6, & 7
SeniorGym for ages 8-11.
YMCA Gymnastics is a class for boys and girls with age appropriate skills in tumbling, floor exercises, bars, vault, and beams! Rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and other fundamental floor exercises are taught all in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere.
Registration: Open
Please register your child and they will be placed in a class that suits their skills. Preferences do not gurantee class days and times.
Days & Times:
Classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and run from 3:30 in the afternoon till 6:00 at night. Each class is 45 minutes long.
Cost:
Non-refundable registration fee $20.00 per student
Class fees:
Members – $40.00/month
Nonmembers – $50.00/month
Contact: Jeff Brackett at (704) 824-1131 or jbrackett@gastonymca.org for more information.
Judo/Jujitsu
Ages: 5 − Adult
Learn self-confidence, self-defense, safety awareness, self-discipline and respect, all while having fun!
Registration: Print our registration form and turn it into the Pharr Family YMCA front desk.
Days & Times:
Monday: 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 6:30 pm
Thursday: 6:45 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am
Cost:
Members: $40/month
Non-members: $50/month
Contact: Jeff Brackett at (704) 824-1131 or jbrackett@gastonymca.org for more information.
Ballroom Rental
Have your next function in Christmas Town, USA! Great place to have your wedding, reception, Christmas party or your childs 1st birthday party. We have a ballroom that is approximately 36 ft wide and 60 ft long with beautiful hardwood floors and a fireplace with gas logs. Rental includes a kitchen that has ice machine, commercial size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and stove. We also have chairs and tables available for your use.
Rental Fees:
Four Hour Rental: Member $100 / Non-member $180
Eight Hour Rental: Member $200 / Non-member $360
Each additional hour: Member $25 per hour / Non-member $45 per hour
There is a 4 hour minimum for all rentals, and at 10 hours, you reserve the entire day. An optional $40 clean-up fee is available. Weddings and receptions are subject to a $100 fee.
A refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve the space.
Contact Jeff Brackett at (704) 824-1131 or jbrackett@gastonymca.org for more information.
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.
