| The South Gaston 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:3210 Union Road |
Hours:Monday – Thursday: 4:30am – 10:00pm
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Childwatch Hours:Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 12:00pm, 4:00pm – 8:00pm Kid Zone Hours (5 – 9 years old):Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30pm – 6:30pm |
South Gaston YMCA
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Cherry Blossom 5k
Ages: All Ages
Join us for the Cherry Blossom 5k Run/Walk! We’ve created a new dog division, so sign up and run with your dog on a fixed length leash. The first dog to finish will win a medal! After the run, join us for a festival and live music by Nantucket. Proceeds benefit Gaston County Family YMCA We Build People Campaign. The We Build People Campaign funds provide financial assistance to families and individuals who need YMCA services, but are unable to afford the fee.
Registration: Register online or download the registration form
Early Registration – $15 through April 23rd
Girls on the Run – $10 through April 23rd
Late Registration – $20 through April 24 – 26th and race day 5:00-6:00pm
Date: Friday, April 27th, 2012
Start Time: 6:30pm
Location: (Start, finish, race-day registration, packet pick-up)
First Presbyterian Church
107 W. Academy St.
Cherryville, NC
Other Information: Download the Cherry Blossom 5k flyer and registration form to learn more about the course, packet pick-up, and awards.
No Joining Fee extended through February!
Join the Gaston County Family YMCA during the month of February and we’ll waive your joining fee! You can save as much as $50 so join today!
Spring Soccer
Ages: 3-11 years
Registration: February 1st through March 12th.
Download the registration form.
Practice: Once a week on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening beginning the week of April 2nd. Please indicate your availability on the registration form.
Games: Six game season beginning April 21st.
Location: Games and practices will be held at the Pharr Family YMCA
208 Main Street, McAdenville.
Costs: $50 for members and $75 for non-members / $5 per additional sibling
Cancellation: The YMCA will retain 25% of all cancelled registration fees.
Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, March 21st at the Stowe Family YMCA at 6:00 pm
Uniforms: The YMCA will provide a jersey and socks. Players will be required to wear shin guards which are not provided.
Teams: Eight to ten players per team. We are not able to guarantee any team requests.
Download the Soccer Flier for more information.
Afterschool
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 care 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.
Birthday Party Pool Rental
Birthday Parties and Pool Parties are available at the Stowe YMCA. To schedule or for more information, please call the South Gaston YMCA or Steve D’Avria, (704) 865-2193.
Cost:
Members – $50
Nonmembers – $100
Download the Pool Party Information and Registration Form for more information.
Parent & Child Swim Lessons
Ages: 6 – 36 months
Parent and Child Swim Lessons offer a positive and fun environment to foster the parent-child relationship through water exploration. You will meet other parents, expose your child to others their age and help teach your child basic water safety skills. Children must wear swim diapers. Classes are taught by enthusiastic, caring instructors and emphasize making the child feel comfortable in the water. Class ratios are one instructor to twelve parent/child pairs.
Session Days & Times:
Saturdays - 10:00 – 10:30 am
Download our Swim Lesson Registration Form for session information.
Run Club
Ages: 12 and up
The Gaston County YMCA Run Club is for all members of the community that are interested in joining a small group that shares an interest in running. All experience levels of runners are encouraged to join as there is something for everyone. Visit our Facebook Group to get more information about our updates, runs and events.
Season: Open year around
Cost: There is no cost associated with the Run Club and it is open to both members and nonmembers.
Contact Heather Vellers for more information.
