About This Camp

The Gaston County Family YMCA operates a comprehensive summer day camp program across three convenient locations (Cherryville, Stowe, and Warlick), offering something for every child from ages 3-15. The traditional day camps—Camp Whajado, Camp Ohana, and Camp Tuscarora—provide a safe, inclusive environment where children learn, grow, and explore through traditional camp activities, sports, and aquatic programs. Counselors are dedicated to ensuring every child feels welcome, supported, and encour

Key Highlights

  • Three convenient YMCA locations across Gaston County
  • Programs for ages 3-15 with specialized tracks for each age group
  • Comprehensive sports offerings including basketball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, and gymnastics
  • Teen leadership development program for middle schoolers
  • Extended daily hours (7am-6pm) for working families
  • Safe, inclusive environment with dedicated counselors focused on building community and respect

Special Features

  • Multiple branch locations for convenience
  • Extended hours (7am-6pm)
  • Age-specific programs from toddlers to teens
  • Teen leadership development program
  • Parent-child basketball program for young learners
  • Specialty full-day camps with themed experiences
  • Multi-sport sampler option
  • Integrated with YMCA sports and swim programs
  • First come-first served enrollment with limited spaces
  • Registration through PlayerSpace communication system
  • Non-refundable cancellation policy

Activities

BasketballBasketball drillsBall handlingDribblingPassingShootingDefenseFlag FootballT-BallLacrosseSoccerGymnasticsAquatic activitiesSwim programsYouth fitnessGamesSkills developmentTraditional day camp activitiesYouth Sports Sampler

Parent Considerations

  • Non-refundable cancellation policy after registration period ends
  • Cancellations must be made by calling or visiting branch during business hours
  • Counselor ratios not specified for any programs
  • Registration through PlayerSpace communication system required
  • Limited details on specialty camp themes
  • No pricing information provided