| 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
T-Ball
Ages: 3-6 (In 2 age divisions, 3-4 and 5-6)
Join the Gaston County Family YMCA for a fun summer of Youth T-Ball! This recreational league teaches fundamentals while having a great time outside! 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 – June 3rd. This program does have a registration limit.
Download the registration form.
Registration: There is a $10 non-refundable late fee for all players registered after June 3rd, if space is available.
Season: June 26th – July 19th, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Practice: There will be four practices before the season begins: June 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st.
Cost:
Member – $50
Participant – $75
Includes a trophy, uniform top, and a 6 week season, including 8 games.
Summer Camp
It’s here! Register for Summer camp now! Full and half day camps, plus Gymnastics camps are available at each Gaston County Family YMCA location.
See our Summer Camp Page for full details.
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.
