Youth Programs

We are For Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Through the Y, Gaston area youth are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

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Programs

Gymnastics Classes

Available at: Pharr

We are ready to welcome your gymnast back to practice! We have taken the steps to ensure gymnasts and staff are able to maintain a safe and healthy environment while performing gymnastics. What can you expect when you return to class? Smaller Class sizes (10 or less) Hand sanitizer stations available before and after use…

Available at: Stowe

Ages: 13 years old (as of May 31, 2020) – 18 years old Leaders’ Club presents an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills and experience personal growth through focus workshops, healthy living activities, and social responsibility opportunities where the teens get to serve in and around the Y. Weekly meetings focus on values of the…

Available at: Cherryville, Pharr, Stowe, Warlick

The YMCA serves thousands of youth annually. The youth participate in a wide variety of programs, including child care, sports, aquatics and more. Our programs follow the principles of youth development, which include the belief that children need to be physically and emotionally safe. These programs take place at our branches, as well as numerous program sites and…

GASTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA