Support the Nir Family YMCA - Donate Online Today!
While renovation is well underway, our $9.8 million project relies on the support of the community. We've made significant progress toward our goal but need your support to raise the final $1.7 million needed to open the doors of this wonderful new YMCA.

Gifts of any amount will change lives, but donations of $1,000+ will receive special recognition in the Nir Family YMCA. Consider donating in honor or memory of someone special. Your recognition can feature the name of any individual, family or business you wish to honor.

Are You Ready for some FOOTBALL?
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina and Impact Church have recently partnered to serve even more kids and families through the Impact Flag Football program!
Impact Church's Flag Football program started in 2015 and has served more than 900 participants.

“We are excited to introduce Impact Flag Football to our athletic program,” explains Lee Spooner, YMCA Athletic Director. “Our Y supports over 5,000 youth athletes in the Cape Fear area. We encourage our participants to try multiple sports and flag football is a new option we are excited to offer families,” says Spooner.

Impact Flag Football League practices and plays in the Burnt Mill Business Park off of Randall Parkway and the Y will be adding practice locations to its existing field spaces. The Impact Flag Football program is an official NFL Flag Football League for kids ages 5 to 14. Practices start this August and registration is currently open.

YMCA Offers Aquatic Programming in Columbus County
In partnership with Columbus Regional Healthcare System, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is operating two swimming pool facilities in Fair Bluff and Whiteville this summer. Along with the traditional opportunity for public swim, the Y will be providing swim lessons, water aerobics, and a number of other aquatics programs to the Columbus County community.

The Fair Bluff Pool opened Saturday, June 23rd and the Whiteville Pool should open within the next few weeks.

Bodypump Launch
Join us at the Express Y for the launch of the latest BODYPUMP!

When: Saturday, July 28th at 9:40am
Where: Express YMCA Studio A

Learn the latest BODYPUMP workout and win prizes! It's free so bring a friend!
Back to School...It's Right Around The CORNER!
It's not too early to start planning for back to school. The YMCA offers Afterschool Care for more than 25 NHCS elementary and middle schools as well as a Preschool program for the little ones!

YMCA Afterschool Care
With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement, the Y Afterschool program serves students in grades K-8 with a variety of programmatic and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. Click to Learn More...

YMCA Preschool Program
The Y's Preschool program is designed to develop children's self-esteem and self-image through learning and sharing in a fun, structured environment.
Wilmington City Pool Fun!
The City Pools are open and the fun continues! Did you know that exercising in water builds cardiovascular stamina, strength, and flexibility, helps burn body fat, increases circulation, and can help you rehabilitate healing muscles and joints?

Check out some of our Water Aerobics classes offered at the City Pools:

Deep Water Aerobics at Legion Stadium
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-10:00am

Shallow Water Aerobics at the North Side Pool
Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm 

Classes are free to Y members and just $5 for non-members. Stop by and join the fun!
A Sneak Peek of the Nir Family YMCA
Thank you to everyone who came out to leave their mark on the new Y at our Community Vision Tour last Sunday! We love seeing everyone's excitement and enthusiasm for the new YMCA and look forward to the day we open our doors!

Y Member, Carole Wirszyla wrote an excellent blog about her experience walking through the site.

Upcoming Events
and Programs

Jul 04 | Independence Day


Jul 21 | Walk With A Doc

Aug 18 l Kids Triathlon

Ongoing Programs



Employee Spotlight
Join us in welcoming Natasha Moore, new to the area and to the YMCA of Southeastern NC!

Name:  Natasha Moore
Branch: Express Y
Job Title:  Member Services & Engagement Director

How long have you been with the Y?  Since January of 1992 … a long time! (But Natasha is new to the YMCA of Southeastern NC!)  

What's your favorite thing about working for the Y ?
Every day this organization has a chance to help one person get one step closer to their goals … be it through providing child care for a parent who wants to get healthier, a social place for a senior to make a friend, a child to learn a skill through sports or swim .. the Y provides that opportunity daily .. for everyone – not many places can say that.

What's your Y story?
I began as a Volunteer in a Special Needs Swim & Gym Program where I eventually became the Coordinator – watching those children socially interact with the volunteers, with each other, have fun … learn to swim .. I’ve had some of the best moments of my life with that program. It’s a perfect example of what a Y can be. Through that program I’ve made life-long friends – I even had participants and their families at my wedding – that program helped me be the person I am today