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YMCA, Asheville Schools, Buncombe Schools Partner for Summer Meal Program

Fewer students will go hungry this summer thanks to a partnership between the YMCA of WNC, Asheville City Schools, and Buncombe County Schools.

YMCA Offers New Military Appreciation Program

Military veterans, active duty military, and their families are eligible for the YMCA of Western North Carolina's new Military Appreciation membership program as of May 25.

Patton Pool Opens for Summer

Get ready to make a splash this summer at Patton Pool, which opens to the public on Saturday, May 26.

Enjoy a Parents Morning Out

Ready to sip your coffee nice and slow, catch up on a good book, or just enjoy some quality "me" time?

Camp Quest campers doing arts and crafts

Buncombe Middle Schoolers Eligible For Free Summer Day Camp at Y

The YMCA of WNC is offering summer day camp at no charge to rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in Buncombe County.

YMCA to Offer Child Care During Statewide Teacher Rally

The YMCA will provide child care for students of Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools on May 16 from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Y Volunteer Wins National Service Award

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program has recognized YMCA of WNC volunteer Camryn Gang with the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Keep Your Kids Safe In And Around Water This Summer

There's a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. For too many parents, safety in and around water is not on the list; and that's something we need to change.

Foresters Financial and KaBOOM! Award Playground Grant to YMCA of WNC

Foresters Financial and the national nonprofit KaBOOM! have awarded the YMCA of Western North Carolina with a "Build It with KaBOOM!" grant that will be used to build a state-of-the-art playground at Black Mountain Primary School in October.

2018 Summer Program Guide

The 2018 Summer Program Guide is here! Take a look and check out the various programs, exercise classes, and community events that we'll be offering this summer.

Participants take food from Healthy Living van

YMCA Summer Meal Program Wins Back-to-Back Achievement Awards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina's 2017 Summer Meal Program with a Gold Turnip the Beet Award.

2018 Annual Campaign Victory Celebration

You are cordially invited to the YMCA of Western North Carolina's 2018 Annual Campaign Victory Celebration!