About This Camp

The Gaston County Family YMCA offers a comprehensive summer camp experience across three convenient locations—Camp Whajado at Cherryville Family YMCA, Camp Ohana at Stowe Family YMCA, and Camp Tuscarora at Warlick Family YMCA—serving children from Rising Kindergarten through 9th grade. Each location provides traditional full-day camps alongside specialty half-day programs, teen camps, and Leaders In Training opportunities, ensuring age-appropriate programming for every child. The camps create a

Key Highlights

  • Serves Rising K through 9th grade across three convenient YMCA locations
  • Extended hours (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM) accommodate working families
  • Highly trained and certified staff with background checks
  • Flexible weekly sessions throughout summer (May 27 – August 8, 2025)

Special Features

  • Multiple location options (Cherryville, Stowe, Warlick Family YMCAs)
  • Age-specific programming from Rising K through 9th grade
  • Traditional full-day camps plus specialty half-day programs
  • Teen leadership and training opportunities
  • Staff undergo extensive training, background checks, CPR and First Aid certifications
  • Limited spaces available
  • Registration closes Wednesday prior to each week
  • Cancellations require one week written notice

Activities

BasketballSoccerT-BallYouth FitnessPersonal TrainingOpen GymOpen SwimChildwatchAfterschool at the YNight Out”, “Teen Leaderss Club”,

Parent Considerations

  • Registration closes the Wednesday PRIOR TO each week of camp – requires advance planning
  • Cancellations require written notice one week prior to start of week/session – strict cancellation policy
  • No counselor ratio information provided – parents should inquire about staff-to-camper ratios
  • s age and interests”,