YMCA Themed Camps provide unique experiences that allow campers to explore a single subject in a fun and exciting way. Themed Camps are focused on one activity or topic to encourage campers to discover a new passion or grow in something they already love. Themed Camps may help a child find a lifelong interest or even career.
Camp Kayak *NEW* Camp Kayak is a new opportunity for campers which will focus on teaching and training campers to kayak. It will begin with extensive training in the YMCA pool and then the training will be put to the test at the Whitewater Center. What to bring: water shoes, swimsuit, change of clothes, lunch, water, and two snacks. Camp Deposit: $20 per session
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Grades: |
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Rising 5th-9th |
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Session(s): |
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2, 5 & 8 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$175 |
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Program Member Cost: |
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$210 |
Road Rulz: Camp Ridgecrest [Black Mountain, NC August 11-15]
Camp Ridgecrest is a residential camp week for teen campers in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Teens will have fun canoeing, hiking, and hangin-on a zip-line over the beautiful lake.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-10th |
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Session(s): |
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9 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$275 |
Road Rulz: M-Fuge [Nashville, TN June 23-28]
M-Fuge is a mission-based program that includes a week of volunteering in Nashville, Tennessee and a fun-filled day at Dollywood theme park. Pay in full; non-refundable.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-10th |
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Session(s): |
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2 |
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Times: |
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$425 |
SurYvor: Beach Trip [July 21st-25th]
Join us for our second phase of adventure trips when we head down the Atlantic Coast for some fun filled excitement. Possibilities include snorkeling, sailing, and so much more. Some meals are included in cost. Campers will be sleeping in tents, so please come prepared. Pay in full; non-refundable. Must be 12 years old.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-10th |
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Session(s): |
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6 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$350 |
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Program Member Cost: |
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$400 |
SurYvor: Mountain Trip July 7th-11th
SurYvor is a one-week overnight trip where teens will have the opportunity to push themselves to the limits while rock climbing a 50 foot rock wall or paddling down a class V rapid. Pay in full; non-refundable. Must be 12 years old.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-10th |
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Session(s): |
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4 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$300 |
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Program Member Cost: |
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$350 |
Trippin’ *NEW*
Trippin' will take your camper from the energy of uptown Charlotte to surrounding local attractions each day. Campers will experience a different field trip everyday! What to bring: closed toed shoes, swimsuit, lunch, water bottle, two snacks and sunscreen. Camp deposit: $20 per session/per camp.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-10th |
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Session(s): |
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3 & 8 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$175 |
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Program Member Cost: |
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$210 |
Y-Challenge
At Y-Challenge our campers will never experience the same day twice! Each day participants will travel to different locations throughout our city and compete against other YMCA teams in team building and competitions. What to bring: closed toed shoes, swimsuit, lunch, water bottle, two snacks and sunscreen. Camp Deposit: $20 per session/per camp.
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Grades: |
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Rising 7th-9th |
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Session(s): |
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2 & 7 |
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Times: |
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Member Cost: |
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$300 |
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Program Member Cost: |
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$350 |