In this facility tour, you’ll see the entirety of the Hickory Foundation YMCA branch of the Catawba Valley YMCA.
This YMCA offers something for everyone — from infants to seniors. Spanning over 70 years of service, the facility features state-of-the-art spaces including a welcoming main lobby, childcare programs, indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium, wellness center, and expansive outdoor sports facilities. With a focus on holistic well-being, the YMCA provides integrated health services, fitness opportunities, youth development programs, and spaces for learning, connection and personal growth.
Enjoy!
Facility Highlights
Main Lobby
- Welcoming entrance with self check-in kiosks
- Open layout for easy navigation
- Central stairway connecting different facility areas
Childcare Areas
- Child Watch program for children ages six weeks to 5 years.
- Kids Adventure Space for ages 6-12.
- Focuses on safe, engaging and fun activities for children.
Aquatics Area
- Indoor and outdoor pools which feature year-round swimming programs.
- The YMCA offers group and private lessons, lap swim, family swim and special needs aquatics in these spaces.
Gymnasium
- Hosts youth basketball leagues and open gym time year-round.
- Indoor walking track around the perimeter.
- Currently undergoing upgrades to offer high-quality facilities.
Wellness Center
- Large space with windows overlooking outdoor areas.
- Fitness equipment and personal training.
- Partnership with UNC Health Caldwell for integrated health services.
Outdoor Campus
- The outdoor campus includes a number of offerings for the community such as sports fields, a climbing tower, multiple tennis courts, and spaces for team practice and recreational play.
Child Development Center
- For ages up to 5.
- Licensed, nurturing learning environment.
- Curriculum focused on early childhood development.
Teen Center
- 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to teens.
- After-school programs and leadership development.
- Transforms into a worship space on Sundays.
Overall, this tour emphasizes the commitment the YMCA of Catawba Valley has to community, wellness, learning and connection across all age groups.
