Hickory Foundation YMCA

Hickory Foundation YMCA We are the Y, dedicated to healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
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For Youth Development

We believe that all kids deserve opportunities to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our Y focuses on preparing more kids for success in school and life by providing education and support, along with the physical and emotional guidance kids need to learn, grow and thrive. For Healthy Living

The Y brings families together, encourages good health and fosters con

nections through fitness, sports, child care and fun. Also our Y plays a key role in helping health seekers decrease their risk of lifestyle-related diseases and improve overall health. For Social Responsibility

The Y has been listening and responding to our community needs for over 40 years. We provide social services that support and empower people to overcome obstacles, provide volunteer opportunities, raise and award funds for financial assistance for those individuals and families that need a Y experience but cannot afford one. The Y collaborates with other organizations that share our values to build a healthier community

Labor Day HoursIn observance of Labor Day, our Y will have modified hours on Monday, September 7.Thank you to all who he...
09/02/2026

Labor Day Hours

In observance of Labor Day, our Y will have modified hours on Monday, September 7.

Thank you to all who help make our community stronger!

🎆 Friday Night at the Hickory Crawdads! ⚾️We’re bringing the Y community together for a night of baseball, fun and FIREW...
09/01/2026

🎆 Friday Night at the Hickory Crawdads! ⚾️

We’re bringing the Y community together for a night of baseball, fun and FIREWORKS! 🎇

Join your fellow YMCA members and staff this Friday as we host the fireworks at the Crawdads game. Come cheer on the team, enjoy the game and stick around for a spectacular show in the sky!

💙 Bring your family, invite a friend and let’s make some memories together. https://buff.ly/Bx9GN7A

We can’t wait to see you there!

It's Motivational MondayA great reminder to start the week by being intentional about who we are, what matters to us, an...
08/31/2026

It's Motivational Monday

A great reminder to start the week by being intentional about who we are, what matters to us, and the difference we want to make. Here’s to showing up as our authentic selves and making Monday—and every day—count!

Congratulations to Sylvia Barber, our Hickory Foundation YMCA July Senior Punch Card winner!Our monthly Senior Punch Car...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Sylvia Barber, our Hickory Foundation YMCA July Senior Punch Card winner!

Our monthly Senior Punch Card program is a great way to stay active and stay connected at the Y. At the start of each month, pick up a new Punch Card and get it punched at the front desk with every visit. When you reach 10 visits in one month, your card will be entered into a prize drawing. Each new month brings a new opportunity to keep moving, build healthy habits, and enjoy being part of our Y community.

💙 Protect Your Health, Strengthen Our Community!The Hickory Foundation YMCA is partnering with Walgreens to host a vacci...
08/26/2026

💙 Protect Your Health, Strengthen Our Community!

The Hickory Foundation YMCA is partnering with Walgreens to host a vaccine clinic on Friday, September 25, from 8–11 a.m.

Members and community members are welcome! If you’d like to participate, please visit the front desk to complete the necessary paperwork and select a time.

We’re proud to partner with local organizations to help connect our community with health-promoting resources and opportunities to thrive. 💙

🦃 There’s no wrong way to Turkey Trot!Run it. Walk it. Bring a friend. Make it a family tradition. However you participa...
08/25/2026

🦃 There’s no wrong way to Turkey Trot!

Run it. Walk it. Bring a friend. Make it a family tradition. However you participate, the Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a chance to get moving, have fun and connect with your community this November.

And if you’re still wondering, “Should I do it?” — this is your sign.

💥 Registration prices increase August 30, so sign up now to lock in the lower rate.

Let’s make this Turkey Trot one to remember! ❤️ https://buff.ly/xoN4OU7

It's Motivational MondayToday is a new opportunity. A chance to start fresh, make a different choice, take one small ste...
08/24/2026

It's Motivational Monday

Today is a new opportunity. A chance to start fresh, make a different choice, take one small step, and create a new ending to the story you’re writing.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to begin.

New day. New choices. New possibilities.

Outdoor Pool Schedule Update 🏊‍♀️☀️Starting Monday, August 24, the Hickory Foundation YMCA will have an updated pool sch...
08/21/2026

Outdoor Pool Schedule Update 🏊‍♀️☀️

Starting Monday, August 24, the Hickory Foundation YMCA will have an updated pool schedule.

Our outdoor pool hours will change through Labor Day, which will be the final day of the season for our outdoor pool.

Please take a moment to review the updated schedule before your next swim. We’re looking forward to making the most of these final days of summer with you! 💙

Starting the School Year with ConfidenceLast week, we had the joy of helping local students head back to school with con...
08/20/2026

Starting the School Year with Confidence

Last week, we had the joy of helping local students head back to school with confidence, excitement, and the supplies they need to succeed.

Bright Beginnings wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors: Belk, T-Mobile, Duke Energy, and Piedmont Natural Gas. Your support is helping create meaningful opportunities for local children and families.

And to our amazing volunteers — thank you! ❤️ Your one-on-one time, encouragement, and genuine care make this experience so special. Seeing the excitement on each student’s face is a powerful reminder of what can happen when our community comes together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Bright Beginnings a success. Together, we’re creating brighter beginnings in Catawba County!

08/19/2026

👀 Something BIG is on the way…

Those boxes? They’re not just boxes. 📦🔥

Inside are brand-new TRUE Fitness machines and equipment that will be making their way to one of our branches VERY soon. 💪

Address

701 1st Street NW
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18283242858

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