Hickory Foundation YMCA

🏃‍♂️💥 Take Your Game to the Next Level! 💥🏃‍♀️

Young athletes, this is your chance to train smarter, move stronger, and build confidence.

Join us for our Youth Sports Performance Workshop:
📅 Saturday, July 11 & Saturday, July 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Designed for youth ages 12–18, this workshop is perfect for athletes of all sports and experience levels who want to improve their performance in a fun, supportive environment.

💪 Participants will learn how to:
✅ Build strength, speed, agility, and power
✅ Improve balance, coordination, and reaction time
✅ Develop proper movement techniques to help reduce sports-related injuries
✅ Boost confidence both on and off the field or court

🏅 Led by a certified trainer, this is a great opportunity for young athletes to experience sports performance training at no cost before future sessions are offered.

🎉 FREE for YMCA members!

Whether you're preparing for your next season or simply want to become a stronger, more confident athlete, this workshop is for you.

📍Spots are limited. Email Tammy Hefner to reserve your spot. [email protected]

💙 A heartfelt THANK YOU to Chick-fil-A Viewmont, McDonald's, and Da Vinci's for generously donating meals to our YMCA Summer Camp at Viewmont Elementary this week!

Your kindness and support help fuel our campers and staff while reminding our youth what it means to be part of a caring community. We are incredibly grateful for local businesses that invest in our children and believe in the work we do every day.

Thank you for partnering with the YMCA to make this summer special. We truly appreciate the support of our amazing community! ❤️

Make a splash and get your groove on with Aqua Zumba at Hickory Foundation YMCA!

Join us Monday July 6th and Monday, August 3rd from 6–6:45 PM in the outdoor pool for a fun, low-impact workout that feels more like a pool party than exercise! 🌊🎶

Whether you're dancing, splashing, or just soaking up the vibes, you don't want to miss this!

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Join Our YMCA Before & After School Team!

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day? We're hiring Program Coordinators and Group Leaders for our 2026–2027 Before & After School Programs!

At the YMCA, we believe every child deserves a safe, welcoming place where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our staff create meaningful experiences that help children build confidence, develop friendships, and have fun before and after the school day.

We're Hiring:
⭐ Program Coordinators
⭐ Group Leaders

Why Join the YMCA?
✅ Make a lasting impact in your community
✅ Program Discounts
✅ FREE YMCA Membership
✅ Training and professional development
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement

If you're passionate about helping children succeed and want a job that truly matters, we'd love to have you on our team!

Apply today and help us make the 2026–2027 school year unforgettable for the children and families we serve! https://buff.ly/PI1uU3Y

Join the Y in July and Give Back! 🎒

This July, new members can have their Mission Investment Fee waived by supporting our Bright Beginnings program!

Bright Beginnings helps ensure local children start the school year with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

To qualify, simply:
✅ Scan the QR code and show our front desk team your completed purchase, or
✅ Bring in the following school supplies:

1 pair of kids scissors
3 glue sticks
1 pack of wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
Highlighters
1 pack of pencils

When you join the Y, you're doing more than investing in your health—you’re helping local children start the school year ready to thrive. Together, we can make a brighter beginning for every child in our community. https://buff.ly/CvNCZKm

Holiday Hours Reminder

As you make plans for the Independence Day holiday, here's a quick update on our schedule:

📅 Friday, July 3:
✅ Open during our regular scheduled operating hours

🎆 Saturday, July 4:
Please check your local branch for holiday hours or closures.

We hope you have a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July with family and friends. Thank you for being part of our Y community!

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Y!

It's Motivational Monday

What are you doing today for your future?

Checking your phone may seem like a quick task, but it can quickly turn into a major distraction—and distractions around the water can have major consequences.

Remember: Phones Down, Eyes Up™, while at the pool, lakefront, or ocean.

Visit PhonesDownEyesUp.org to take the pledge and learn more about the layers of protection you can put in place to help keep kids safe around water.

Congratulations to Linda Wike for being our winner for the Senior Punch Card drawing for the month of May.

Stop by the front desk and pick up your punch card. Get it signed at the Welcome Center desk with every visit. When you reach 10 visits in one month, turn in your card for a chance to be entered into our monthly drawing.

Each new month brings a new opportunity to keep moving, build healthy habits, and enjoy being part of our Y community.

🏈⚽ Fall Sports Registration is NOW OPEN! 🍂

Get ready for an exciting season at the Hickory Foundation YMCA and Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA!

Youth athletes can build skills, make friends, and have fun this fall with:
🏈 Flag Football
⚽ Soccer

📅 Registration closes August 9th, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

Join us for a season focused on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun for all skill levels.

Register today and get in the game! 💙 https://buff.ly/mQGlQDB