Camp Outer Limits: CILTs

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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

Our CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) programs provide teens, in rising grades 9 -10, with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve as role models for younger campers, and give them time to spend time with their peers in an active, fun and safe environment. Activities include team-building, outings, service projects and special events. Join our closed Facebook group to stay up to date on what's happening this week at Camp!

CILT programs are available at Camp Outer Limits (held at Mills Park Middle School and the Northwest Cary YMCA) and Camp Rising Sun (held at the Taylor Family YMCA). CILT Sessions are 2 weeks.

We can’t wait to see your children this summer!

2025 Camp Themes

SESSION 1
Week 1: The Pirates of Camp O
Set sail for adventure at Camp Outer Limits during pirate week at the Northwest Cary YMCA! Join us for a week of swashbuckling fun, treasure hunts and unforgettable memories on the high seas!
Week 2: Welcome to the Outer Limits!
Engines are ignited and we are ready for takeoff! This week is going to be absolutely stellar. Launching rockets, exploring new planets and discovering all that Camp Outer Limits has to offer. Are you ready to boldly go where no camper has gone before? The Outer Limits await– and the countdown to liftoff has begun.

SESSION 2
Week 3: Holiday Hoopla  
Celebrate the magic of the season all year long with this week of Summer Camp! Whether it’s Christmas in July, Halloween fun, or a summer twist on your favorite holidays, this week is packed with festive cheer. From crafting holiday decorations and baking themed treats to costume parties and holiday-themed games, you’ll enjoy all the joy and excitement of a year-end celebration – in the middle of summer! Get ready for laughter, creativity and surprises as we turn every day into a holiday extravaganza. Let the holiday magic begin!
Week 4: Carnival Craze
Step right up for Carnival week at the Outer Limits! From games to performances and treats, this is the ultimate celebration of the summer! Whether you're competing for prizes, enjoying the festivitie, or simply soaking in the carnival magic, this week will be a highlight of the summer!

SESSION 3
Week 5: Tour De Camp
Grab your passports and jerseys to pedal into a week of adventure in France! This week will take us where healthy living and fun come together at the beautiful countryside of France. We will to enjoy France cuisine, relay races and sprint challenges. Which huddle will pedal their way to victory? We can’t wait to see you out on the course!
Week 6: Wet and Wild
Dive into excitement during Wet and Wild Week! Enjoy a splash-tacular week of water games, slip-n-slides and non-stop fun to beat the summer heat!

SESSION 4
Week 7: Welcome to the Wild, Wild West
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Wild, Wild West Week! Saddle up and step into the Old West for a week filled with cowboy games, rodeo challenges, treasure hunts, and western-themed adventures.  There’s no shortage of excitement and fun as you experience the wild frontier like never before! Join us for a week of unforgettable memories in the Wild, Wild West!
Week 8: Spirit Spectacular!
“We got spirit yes we do, we got spirit how about you!” We can’t wait to see all of your spirit this week as every day this week is “Wacky Wednesday.” Each day we will be dressing up centered around a different theme and showing off our huddle pride! At the end of the week, we will participate in our Annual Camp MEGA Relay.

SESSION 5
Week 9: Camp Outer Limits Undercover!  
This week we are going undercover at the Northwest Cary YMCA! We will be solving escape rooms, dressing up as agents and making our own secret agent badges! We will end the week with a counselor hunt to see if we can solve the mystery of finding our favorite counselors. 
Week 10: Survivor: This Challenge is On!  
Step into the ultimate week of adventure at Survivor week at the Northwest Cary YMCA! Inspirated by the popular show, this week is all about teamwork, strategy, and getting out of our comfort zone. Get ready for an action-packed week of exciting challenges, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable moments. Which huddle will be the ultimate Survivor?

OTHER CAMPS OFFERED BY THE NORTHWEST CARY YMCA

Camp Expedition  
Camp Outer Limits  
Camp Outer Limits Extras  
Kindercamp  
Sports Camp  
Wee Camp