Camp Great Adventure
YMCA traditional Summer Day Camps are packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts and art, playing sports like kickball, pickup basketball, and soccer and playing games like gaga ball and capture the flag. Campers spend time inside and outside during the day depending on the weather and activity. Read more about a typical day at YMCA Day Camp.
All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors.
Camp Great Adventure is a summer camp serving children in rising grades K - 8 in the Garner area. The camp is held at Vandora Springs Elementary School.
Middle school campers have age-appropriate opportunities for team-building, special guests and projects.
Camp Great Adventure CILTs
Our Best Offer
Register before Feb. 1, 2025, and get last year’s prices on YMCA Summer Day Camp. Sign up now to reserve your child’s spot and save. Exclusions apply.
Registration opens on Jan. 1, 2025, for YMCA members and on Jan. 15 for Program Participants. A $20 per week deposit holds your child’s spot.
Summer 2025
| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Early Price | Price on February 1 | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 16 - Jun 20 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 2 |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 23 - Jun 27 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 3 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
|
Jun 30 - Jul 3 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$151 PP:$170 | M:$177 PP:$222 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 4 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 7 - Jul 11 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 5 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 14 - Jul 18 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 6 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 21 - Jul 25 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 7 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 28 - Aug 1 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 8 |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 4 - Aug 8 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 9 |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 11 - Aug 15 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Week 10 |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 18 - Aug 22 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$189 PP:$236 | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
Preparing for Camp
Each day is an adventure at the YMCA Summer Day Camp. We want to make sure you and your camper are ready for all the fun. Find out what you need to bring to day camp and what to leave at home.
Our Counselors
YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors are hired based on their enthusiasm, energy and maturity. All counselors receive training in everything from managing a group of energetic kids to basic first aid.
Character Counts
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, we reinforce good behavior, model positive character traits and help children grow into responsible adults.