About This Camp

The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA operates a comprehensive summer camp system across six locations in Rowan and Cabarrus counties, offering diverse programming for children from infants through teens. The main summer day camps feature weekly themes with engaging activities including swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, and games, with multiple age group divisions from Rising Kindergarten through 14 years old. Beyond traditional camp, the YMCA provides specialized programs including Pla

Key Highlights

  • Six convenient locations across Rowan and Cabarrus counties
  • Programs for all ages from infants through teens with specialized tracks for different age groups
  • Comprehensive summer day camps with weekly themes, swimming, field trips, and diverse activities
  • Leadership development opportunities through Teen Leaders Club and Leaders in Training programs
  • Medicaid-supported programs ensuring access for families with Medicaid coverage
  • New Teen Mental Health Resource Hub addressing adolescent mental health needs

Special Features

  • Multi-location system with six YMCA branches across Rowan and Cabarrus counties
  • Weekly themed programming with field trips and guest instructors
  • Leaders in Training program for teens
  • Playhouse childcare for ages 6 weeks to 9 years with flexible scheduling
  • Medicaid Voucher Program partnerships with Carolina Complete Health, United Healthcare, and Healthy Blue
  • New Teen Mental Health Resource Hub
  • Homeschool PE classes at select locations
  • Dynamic online schedule dashboard with filtering capabilities
  • YMCA360 app access for registration and scheduling
  • Character development focus including discipline, honor, integrity, and respect

Activities

SwimmingField tripsArts and craftsSportsCookingGamesDance classesTae Kwon Do instructionPhysical educationGroup exercise classesWater exerciseStrength conditioningGym and field gamesRelaysLeadership developmentTheme-based activitiesFine and gross motor skill developmentService programsPlayhouse childcareAfterschool programsClass registrationGuest instructors

Parent Considerations

  • Strict 10-day cancellation policy with written notice requirement
  • Full charge for absentee weeks regardless of reason if proper notice not given
  • Counselor ratios not specified for any programs
  • Multiple locations may require travel depending on residence
  • Playhouse childcare available for very young children (6 weeks+)