Harrisburg Family YMCA

The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA offers a comprehensive summer day camp program centered around the exciting 2026 theme “TIME WARP,” providing children with engaging, theme-based activities throughout the summer. Every week features field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, and guest instructors, all designed to expose children to new ideas and topics while fostering creativity and physical development. The camp is scheduled around local school systems in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, makin The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA offers a comprehensive summer day camp program centered around the exciting 2026 theme “TIME WARP,” providing children with engaging, theme-based activities throughout the summer. Every week features field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, and guest instructors, all designed to expose children to new ideas and topics while fostering creativity and physical development. The camp is scheduled around local school systems in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, making it convenient for families in the area. Beyond the traditional summer camp experience, the YMCA provides multiple specialized programs to meet diverse needs and interests. These include Traditional Camp for younger children, Specialty Camp for 8-12 year-olds with focused programming, and a Leaders in Training program for teens ages 13-14+ to develop leadership skills. The organization also offers year-round programs including Playhouse childcare for infants and toddlers, Afterschool programs for school-age children, Teen Leaders Club for community service and leadership development, Homeschool PE classes, Tae Kwon Do martial arts instruction, Dance Classes, and a Medicaid Voucher Program for eligible youth ages 6-18. All programs emphasize imagination, creativity, physical fitness, and character development grounded in YMCA Christian principles. With six convenient locations across Rowan and Cabarrus counties (West Cabarrus, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, J.F. Hurley Jr in Salisbury, J. Fred Corriher Jr in South Rowan, and Saleeby-Fisher in East Rowan), families have flexible options for participation. The main office is located in Salisbury, and registration opens February 16th each year, with specific session dates and pricing available through the camp guides and online registration system.