Cannon YMCA – Kannapolis (A Branch of the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA)
About This Camp
The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA offers a comprehensive suite of youth programs across six convenient locations in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, with the flagship summer camp featuring the exciting theme “TIME WARP WITH US THIS SUMMER!” The summer day camp program provides weekly themed experiences that expose children to new ideas and topics through engaging field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, guest instructors, cooking activities, and theme-related games. Traditional camp options are availabThe Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA offers a comprehensive suite of youth programs across six convenient locations in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, with the flagship summer camp featuring the exciting theme “TIME WARP WITH US THIS SUMMER!” The summer day camp program provides weekly themed experiences that expose children to new ideas and topics through engaging field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, guest instructors, cooking activities, and theme-related games. Traditional camp options are available for multiple age groups (Rising K through 8th grade), with specialty camps and Leaders in Training programs for older youth seeking more advanced experiences.
Beyond summer camp, the YMCA provides year-round programming including Playhouse childcare for infants and toddlers, Afterschool programs combining academic and physical activities, the Teen Leaders Club (September-May) focused on leadership development and community service, Homeschool PE classes, Tae Kwon Do instruction, and Dance Classes. The organization also offers specialized support through a new Teen Mental Health Resource Hub addressing the needs of high school students, and a Medicaid Voucher Program for eligible youth ages 6-18 in partnership with Carolina Complete Health, United Healthcare, and Healthy Blue.
All programs are grounded in YMCA Christian principles and emphasize youth development, community engagement, and holistic wellness. The YMCA’s interactive online platform allows families to filter programs by date, location, and class type, with downloadable weekly schedules and convenient YMCA360 registration.
Special Features
Six convenient YMCA locations across Rowan and Cabarrus counties
Weekly themed summer camp experiences with field trips and guest instructors
Multiple age-appropriate camp levels (Traditional, Specialty, Leaders in Training)
Year-round programming beyond summer
Teen Leaders Club with community service focus
New Teen Mental Health Resource Hub
Medicaid Voucher Program partnerships
Homeschool PE classes available
Tae Kwon Do instruction emphasizing discipline, honor, integrity, and respect
YMCA360 online registration platform
Interactive schedule filtering by date, location, and class type
Christian principles-based programming
Holistic youth development approach
Activities
SwimmingField tripsArts and craftsSportsCookingTheme-based activitiesGamesGym and field gamesDance classesTae Kwon Do instructionGroup exercise classesImagination and creativity cultivationFine and gross motor skill developmentRelays and strength conditioningLap lanesHomeschool PE classesTeen leadership developmentTeen mental health supportService programs and community outreach
Infants through 18 years (varies by program: Playhouse for infants/toddlers, Summer Camp for Rising K-8th grade, Teen Leaders Club and Mental Health Hub for high school students)
Cost:
Location:
101 YMCA Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Schedule:
Summer camp: June-August with weekly sessions scheduled around local school systems; Teen Leaders Club: September-May with biweekly meetings; Afterschool programs: During school year; Other programs: Year-round with varying schedules by location. Summer camp registration opens February 16 at 8am.