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"Henry and I had a 'forever moment' at the Spring Longhouse. The first thing he wanted to do was the zip line. It never occurred to me that he would be expecting me to zip with him. Saying that I am not fond of heights is an understatement. He saw everyone putting on harnesses except me. He said, 'You’re not going with me? I wanted to race you down.' I thought I had become pretty good at excuses, but I did not have one. I strapped on the harness and he was smiling from ear to ear. When we arrived at the top of the platform, my fear of heights was in full gear. Then I heard a voice say, 'Daddy, let’s race!' I focused on Henry and his big smile; everything else melted away. In one second my son and his smile took away a fear that was so deep-rooted in my soul."
    -Lee


YMCA Camp Thunderbird
One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Located in Lake Wylie, SC approximately ½ hour from Charlotte, NC. This camp is located on the shore of Lake Wylie and offers many water activities including canoeing, kayaking and the slip-n-slide. Land activities include archery, riflery, a climbing tower, zip line, and a giant swing.


YMCA Camp Harrison
115 N. Bissell Lane
Boomer, NC 28606

Located in North Carolina between Lenoir and North Wilksboro about 2 hours from Charlotte. This camp is 5 years old with great facilities. All cabins are winterized with heating and air conditioning. Activities include: archery, riflery, ropes course and paint ball slingshots. Camp Harrison has a beautiful 140 acre lake and many water activities.


YMCA Camp Cheerio
Camp Butler Road
Roaring Gap, NC

Located high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Camp Cheerio will amaze you with astonishing views of the valley below. It boasts of archery, riflery, hiking, a climbing wall, canoeing and fishing. Camp Cheerio is located about 2 hours north of Charlotte.


YMCA Cheerio Adventures
754 Fox Knob Road
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia 24363

Camp Cheerio Adventure is primarily for older kids in the Y-Guides program. It is a wilderness tripping program designed to give participants a challenging, fun and memorable Longhouse experience. Through activities such as mountain biking, caving, or canoeing participants have the opportunity to experience the excitement, beauty and self-fulfillment of each trip. Participants stay in large platform tents with bunk beds and shower in the bathhouse.


YMCA Camp Hanes
1225 Camp Hanes Road
King, NC 27021

Located at the base of Sauratown Mountain, just 25 miles north of Winston-Salem, NC. This camp offers 400 acres of wooded enjoyment. A large outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the lake offers a perfect place for the campfire ceremony. There are two lakes, a zip line, a nice indoor gym and other camp activities.


Camp Rockmont
375 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Located in Black Mountain, NC approximately 2½ hours from Charlotte. Rockmont is a beautiful camp in a rustic setting. A few of the activities include hiking, fishing, archery and a zip line that ends in the lake. Many of the cabins are open air and the shower/bath houses are separate from the cabins.


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