May is Mental Health & Water Safety Month!

This May, we’re celebrating whole-person wellness — mind, body, and spirit. It’s the season of fresh starts, and there’s no better time to reconnect with yourself and your community. Whether it’s finding your calm through mindfulness, building strength in the gym, or making meaningful connections, we’re here to support your journey to balance.

And as the weather warms up, we’re also making a splash for Water Safety Month — because wellness isn’t just about how we move, it’s about staying safe wherever life takes us. Whether you’re hitting the pool, heading to the lake, or keeping an eye on the little ones, safety is key to living your healthiest, happiest life.

Celebrate Mother's Day at the YMCA!

This Mother's Day, give Mom a gift she really wants: Personal Training!

6 One-Hour Sessions for $299

Savings of $25!

*Virtual and Aqua Personal Training included! New clients only.

Plus, over Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, bring mom in as a guest for free!

Prioritizing Teen Mental Health

Free Summer Teen Memberships with Coastal Horizons Partnership

In collaboration with Coastal Horizons, the YMCA is providing mental health resources and hosting mental wellness workshops for teenagers ages 13 to 17 years old. Once teens complete one of these workshops, they are eligible for a free YMCA summer membership, valid June 1 to August 31, 2025. See below for dates and times of the workshops and click the register button below to reserve your teen's spot:

Saturday, May 17

11:00am - 12:00pm

YMCA Association Office

921 Princess St. Wilmington, NC

Thursday, May 22

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Nir Family YMCA

Wednesday, May 28

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Nir Family YMCA

This free membership will give teens access to the Midtown and Nir Family YMCAs during normal operating hours. Teens will get to enjoy a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, basketball, racquetball, and handball courts, teen fitness classes, free Wi-Fi, indoor games and activities in the YMCA Alley, and more!

EmergeOrtho 5K

Saturday, May 17

UNCW Greene Track & Field

Lace up your sneakers and join the celebration at the EmergeOrtho 5K! With the race coming up soon, please be sure to register online as soon as possible. Onsite registration is not available.

Make a Splash this Summer!

Water Safety, Swim Lessons & Narwhals Swim Team

Many in our community don’t have the water safety and swimming skills they need to stay safe. With so many local bodies of water, the Y offers essential programs, from swim lessons to CPR and lifeguard training, to help prevent drowning and injuries. Learn More!

The Y’s swim lesson curriculum provides a clear progression track and is designed to help participants reach their goals. If you need additional help in determining your or your child’s swim stage, see our Swim Lesson Selector Chart.

Narwhals Summer Swim Team

June 2 - July 21

Dive into a summer of fun and camaraderie with the Narwhals Summer Swim Team! Designed for kids who love the water and want to experience the excitement of team swimming, this program offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Wilmington summer swim league. Click here to learn more and register!

Schools in Pools Volunteers Needed!

As a Schools in Pools volunteer, you’ll be the ultimate swim buddy, assisting our coaches as they teach kids basic swimming and water safety skills! You’ll get the chance to cheer on swimmers as they gain confidence in the water and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Upcoming Schools in Pools Sessions:

• May 12-16
• May 19-23
• May 27-30

Community Health Programs

The Y, in partnership with Novant Health, is dedicated to helping people understand their risks and providing the support they need to lead healthier lives. Through our community health programs, we are committed to changing the outcome for people facing significant health challenges and improving quality of life for our whole community. Interested to learn more? Email bridget.carroll@ymcasenc.org to see what programs would benefit you!

Parkinson’s Exercise Program

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1-2pm

DASH Nutrition Seminar

May 14 | 12-1pm

May 21 | 6-7pm

Healthy Nutrition Class

May 21 | 12-1pm

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

12-week session starting May 19

Diabetes Prevention Program

May Classes and Fall Referrals

Healthy Living with Diabetes

June Classes, Virtual

Tuesdays | 6-7:15pm

Never Miss a Workout

With 24/7 Access

Can't make it to the gym during your busy day? Work out on your own schedule with 24/7 Access! With this new add-on, members ages 18+ are able to enjoy the wellness floors at the Midtown and Nir Family YMCAs 24 hours a day for only $4.99/month!

Travel with the Y!

Join us for one of our upcoming overnight trips:

The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Cincinnati, OH

September 15-20

Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights in the Cincinnati area. Trip includes 8 meals, admission to The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Underground Railroad, and more.

Biltmore Estate and Asheville, NC

November 10-13

Join us for 4 days and 3 nights in Asheville, NC during the magical Christmas season! Trip includes motorcoach transportation, 6 meals, guided tour of Asheville, full day at the Biltmore Estate, guided drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and more!

Click the button below to reserve your spot! Have questions? Contact Ann Wilson at ann.wilson@ymcasenc.org.