YMCA of the Triangle Coverage

Swim year-round under new, retractable dome at Cary YMCA

The Taylor Family YMCA, located in Cary on 1010 YMCA Drive, is opening the swimming season under a new, retractable dome.

Timelapse: Building the DynaDome at Cary YMCA

The "DynaDome," built by Clancy & Theys construction company, replaces an older "bubble" at the Cary YMCA. (Video courtesy Taylor Family YMCA)

YMCA of the Triangle President to retire after more than 50 years

YMCA of the Triangle President and CEO Doug McMillan announced he will retire later this year.

National grant, local passion provide opportunities to young men of color in southeast Raleigh

The YMCA of the Triangle is expanding its approach to reach more young men of color. A national grant is providing the local organization the resources to tackle disparities and hardships young men face in their communities and schools.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

YMCA to hold Virtual Family Night to answer questions about summer day camp programs

The program is designed to build excitement about YMCA Summer Day Camp and to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from parents.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Registration opening for in-person summer camps, but expect some changes

Registration for summer camps in the Triangle have opened, or will open, by the end of April.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Gyms adjusting safety protocols as New Year's resolution crowds begin

Getting in shape is a top resolution for many as we head into a new year. For some, this year is about losing the quarantine weight but many need to lose the fear of COVID-19 first.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Pandemic affects New Year's fitness resolutions

Getting in shape is a top resolution for many as we head into a new year. For some, this year is about losing the quarantine weight but many need to lose the fear of COVID-19 first.

YMCA of the Triangle announces new mask policy

Beginning Monday, November 16, masks will be required at all times in YMCA facilities and when indoor fitness takes place.

YMCA alerts members to case of coronavirus at north Raleigh location

A staff member at the A.E. Finley YMCA, located on Baileywick Road in north Raleigh, tested positive last week for COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Holly Springs man accused of molesting girls over 8-year period

A Holly Springs man is accused of sexually abusing two girls at various times over the past eight years.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

YMCA reopens most Triangle locations, adding workouts to its duties helping students, caring for children

After more than six months, the YMCA of the Triangle is reopening most of its local branches on Wednesday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter, & Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

As school begins, YMCA of the Triangle sets up online learning hubs across region for kids

The YMCA of the Triangle is pulling together a massive effort across the multiple counties it serves to provide a space where kids can get support for their virtual learning and spend the day in a safe environment while their parents work.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

YMCA will offer childcare, learning environments as school year begins online

As the new school year begins with virtual learning for Wake County public schools, parents will have a new resource. Kim Keith with the YMCA joins us to talk about the FAST initiative.

Heading back to the office? Child care options for busy parents

As some students plan to return to school and parents plan to return to work, many parents are wondering what childcare options will be available. The YMCA is planning to offer a program that will strive to maintain a safe environment, while also offering activities and lessons to help kids with online school lessons and electives.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

YMCA options to help working parents

Families are preparing for the return to school - whether that means in the classroom or remotely. However, for parents who work full time, childcare is a major concern.

Finding childcare the weeks kids aren't at school

When children resume partial online learning in August, the YMCA will help working parents find child care the weeks their kids aren't at school.

YMCA wants to help working parents find childcare during back-to-school

When children resume partial online learning in August, the YMCA will help working parents find childcare the weeks their kids aren't at school.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

YMCA in downtown Raleigh heavily damaged inside, outside

Rioters broke windows at the downtown Raleigh YMCA and damaged workout areas on Sunday, May 31, 2020 during the George Floyd protests.

Triangle YMCA pools reopen

Friday is the first day ten YMCA pools open across the Triangle. The pools are required to follow serious guidelines from the governor, so the experience could look a little different. WRAL's Kasey Cunningham reports from the pool.

YMCA opening 10 outdoor pools with strict rules

Ten outdoor YMCA pools will open across the Triangle on Friday. The pools will be required to follow strict guidelines as part of Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order.

YMCA of the Triangle opening 10 outdoor pools

The YMCA of the Triangle will open several outdoor pools on Friday.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Kanata, Sea Gull and Seafarer cancel summer overnight camps

Three overnight camps that draw hundreds of children from across the Triangle announced that they will not operate this summer.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Expect changes for YMCA summer camps

Summer day camps will start June 1, and there will be social distancing, small groups and lots of cleaning.

Noodle tag, face buffs, constant hand-washing: Triangle YMCA will open summer camps with COVID-19 related changes

A big announcement from the Triangle YMCA. Summer day camps will start June 1, 2020, with multiple changes including social distancing, small groups and lots of cleaning.

Monica Laliberte, Executive producer/consumer reporter