The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA operates a comprehensive summer camp program across six convenient locations (West Cabarrus, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, J.F. Hurley Jr in Salisbury, J. Fred Corriher Jr in South Rowan, and Saleeby-Fisher in East Rowan) serving children and teens from rising kindergarten through 14 years old. The flagship TIME WARP themed summer day camp features weekly themed activities that engage children in creative learning experiences including field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, spThe Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA operates a comprehensive summer camp program across six convenient locations (West Cabarrus, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, J.F. Hurley Jr in Salisbury, J. Fred Corriher Jr in South Rowan, and Saleeby-Fisher in East Rowan) serving children and teens from rising kindergarten through 14 years old. The flagship TIME WARP themed summer day camp features weekly themed activities that engage children in creative learning experiences including field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, games, and guest instructors. Each location offers Traditional, Specialty, and Leaders in Training camp options tailored to different age groups and interests, ensuring every child finds a program that matches their developmental stage and passions.
Beyond summer camp, the YMCA provides year-round youth development programs including Playhouse childcare supervision, After-school enrichment programs, Teen Leaders Club for leadership development, Homeschool PE classes, Tae Kwon Do martial arts training, and Dance Classes. The organization emphasizes holistic child development with a strong focus on academic enrichment, physical well-being, character building, and community service. All programs are designed around local school system calendars in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, making scheduling convenient for families.
The YMCA also offers specialized support through its Medicaid Voucher Program (partnering with Carolina Complete Health, United Healthcare, and Healthy Blue) to provide youth ages 6-18 access to healthier lifestyle programs, and Teen Mental Health resources. With location-specific directors at each branch and flexible program options, the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA is committed to making quality youth programming accessible to all families in the region.
Special Features
Multiple branch locations for convenience
TIME WARP themed summer camp with weekly activities
Traditional, Specialty, and Leaders in Training program options
Age-specific groupings from Rising K through 14 years
Medicaid Voucher Program for eligible families
Teen Mental Health resources
Leadership development through Teen Leaders Club
Homeschool PE classes available
Martial arts and dance instruction
Community service and outreach components
Partnership with local school districts
Activities
Arts and craftsCookingDance classesField tripsGamesGym and field gamesGroup exercise classesGuest instructorsLeadership developmentRelaysService programsSportsStrength conditioningSwimmingTae Kwon Do trainingTheme-based activitiesTime travel themed activitiesCommunity outings
Scheduled around local school systems in Rowan and Cabarrus counties; summer sessions with weekly themes; year-round programs including after-school and specialized classes