About This Camp

The Lake Norman Family Branch YMCA offers an exceptional summer camp experience with their comprehensive Camp Lakeside program, featuring seven distinct camp options to meet every child’s interests and needs. Located on a private cove at beautiful Lake Norman, campers enjoy unique waterfront access with activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and aquatic inflatables, alongside traditional camp favorites like swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures. The facility boasts both indoor and outdoor pools, a full gymnasium, and extensive outdoor spaces perfect for exploration and play. With programs ranging from Traditional Day Camp and specialized Sports Camps to creative Arts Camp featuring culinary arts, dance, theater, and STEAM activities, there’s something for every camper. The YMCA also offers an inclusive Adaptive Camp for children with diverse abilities, an adventurous Outdoor Adventure Camp focusing on survival skills and nature connection, age-specific Teen and Preschool camps, and both day and overnight options. The camp emphasizes character development, friendship building, and helping children unplug from technology while discovering new interests and building confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Activities

[‘swimming’‘kayaking’‘paddleboarding’‘canoeing’‘aquatic inflatables’‘water sports’‘lakefront activities’‘sports’‘soccer’‘football’‘gymnastics’‘games’‘arts and crafts’‘visual arts’‘culinary arts’‘dance’‘theater’‘STEAM’‘nature exploration’‘outdoor activities’‘outdoor adventure activities’‘outdoor survival skills’‘campfire activities’‘field trips’‘obstacle course’‘self-discovery activities’‘active play’‘songs’‘stories’‘nautilus’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘Unique private cove location on Lake Norman with extensive water activities’
  • ‘Seven specialized camp programs including Traditional
  • Sports
  • Arts
  • Adaptive
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Teen
  • and Preschool options’
  • ‘Full-day and half-day scheduling options with early drop-off and late pickup available’]

Special Features

  • [‘Private cove location on Lake Norman with waterfront access’
  • ‘Seven different camp program options’
  • ‘Inclusive Adaptive Camp for children with diverse abilities’
  • ‘Both day and overnight camp options’
  • ‘Indoor and outdoor pools plus gymnasium’
  • ‘Aquatic inflatables and extensive water activities’
  • ‘Focus on unplugging from technology’
  • ‘Character development and leadership building’]

Schedule

Summer 2025, Full Days: 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Half-Day options available