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.
Middle school campers have age-appropriate opportunities for team-building, special guests and projects.
Camp Great Adventure CILTs
Location
Camp will be held at East Garner Magnet Middle School.
Summer 2025
| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Prices | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp's Got Spirit |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 16 - Jun 20 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Jurassic Adventure |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 23 - Jun 27 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Brain Blast |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
|
Jun 30 - Jul 3 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$177 PP:$222 | 5 - 14 |
| Wild Wild West |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 7 - Jul 11 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Messy Art |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 14 - Jul 18 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Campers vs. Counselors |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 21 - Jul 25 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Holiday Hoopla |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 28 - Aug 1 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Galaxy Far Away |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 4 - Aug 8 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Super Soaker Showdown |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 11 - Aug 15 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | 5 - 14 |
| Blast from the Past |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 18 - Aug 22 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | 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.