YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AVERY COUNTY INC

Low or no-cost programs that help adults prevent the onset of or with a chronic disease learn how to manage and improve their health. The programs improve quality of life while reducing health care costs by preventing or minimizing the effects of a disease.
The Williams YMCA of Avery County has several evidence-based Chronic Disease Prevention and Management programs:

Delay The Disease Program for Parkinson’s,

YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program,

EnhanceFitness for those with arthritis or other mobility limitations (CDC, Dept. of Health & Human Services, Dept. On Aging, National Council on Aging Recognized),

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program for Cancer Survivors (Supported by Yale Cancer Center, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute),

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program for adults diagnosed with Prediabetes. (CDC Recognized),

All programs help adults reclaim their health through health education, group support, and physical activity.

Statistics show that a large number of children from low-income environments reach kindergarten unprepared and that they continue to fall behind in school without proper interventions. This “gap” is known as the Achievement Gap. Our child development programs are designed to provide interactive learning experiences for your young ones ages 6 weeks to 6 years old in a safe, developmentally rich, and fun environment. We develop socialization skills, self-confidence, and making choices through creative play.

Whether just getting started or looking to intensify a workout regiment, the Y makes it easy to exercise in a welcoming environment featuring top-of-the-line cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, stretching areas and an indoor track. The Y’s state of the art Wellness Center and exercise equipment is open to all members during regular business hours. Weekly, a daily schedule is published of more than 13 different group exercise classes. Personal training and coaching is available to assist members achieve personal fitness goals.

The YMCA offers a wide variety of programs for youth, form elementary age through high school. Our after school program develops healthy children who are successful in school and make positive life choices. The Summer Camp, Snow Camp and Holiday Camp all provide the same safe, developmentally rich environment for children when school is not in session. The YMCA offers opportunities for youth to participate in a variety of sports leagues, sports skill camps, dance programs, health education programs, and leadership clubs and civic clubs.

True to our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, each year the YMCA of Avery County provides hundreds of free or reduces memeberships to low income families. Our Outreach programs are designed to serve all ages. We provide healthy living programs to the elderly to help them maintain independent living. We work with high-risk school children providing them with another caring adult in their lives and guide them toward healthy habits. We work with Pre-K children to for drowing prevention and do a Yoga class at daycares to introduce them to active living. We collaborate with other local agencies and organizations to provide a wide-array of support to those who most need us.

The YMCA of Avery County offers a variety of sports programs for youth and adults throughout the year at low or no cost. Athletic programs provide opportunities for youth to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, comradery, and leadership skills. With spaces for indoor basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, batting cages, golf simulators and a functional fitness area there is something for everyone!

Athletic Program Offerings Include:
Youth Strength and Conditioning,
Club Sports,
Spring & Fall Youth Soccer,
Pickleball for Beginners,
And more!