Gaston County Family YMCA

The Gaston County Family YMCA offers comprehensive summer camp programs across three convenient locations throughout Gaston County, providing an unforgettable summer experience for children and teens. Their summer camps create a safe and fun environment where kids can learn, grow, and explore through traditional day camp activities, specialty programs, and teen leadership opportunities. Each camp location has its own unique identity – Camp Whajado at Cherryville Family YMCA, Camp Ohana at Stowe The Gaston County Family YMCA offers comprehensive summer camp programs across three convenient locations throughout Gaston County, providing an unforgettable summer experience for children and teens. Their summer camps create a safe and fun environment where kids can learn, grow, and explore through traditional day camp activities, specialty programs, and teen leadership opportunities. Each camp location has its own unique identity – Camp Whajado at Cherryville Family YMCA, Camp Ohana at Stowe Family YMCA, and Camp Tuscarora at Warlick Family YMCA. The programs are designed to serve a wide range of ages from Rising Kindergarten through 9th grade, with dedicated counselors who ensure every child feels welcome, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The YMCA’s commitment to fostering community, respect, and an inclusive environment is evident throughout all their programming. With extended daily hours from 7:00am to 6:00pm, these camps provide excellent flexibility for working families while maintaining high safety standards through extensively trained staff who undergo background checks and hold CPR and First Aid certifications.