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A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Baileywick Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-848-YMCA(9622)
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To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.



Programs-Youth-Summer Day Camp


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2009 Summer Day Camp Programs

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Our Summer Day Camps are a great way to spend your summer! Each camp is filled with fun, friends, and counselors who provide an atmosphere of safety, spirit, and Christian values. Our youth staff are committed to helping each camper develop positive life skills that will strengthen his or her character.

We have full-day camps and half-day camps; one-week sessions and two-week sessions; camps for preschoolers and camps for high schoolers... we have something for everyone! Your child will make new friends, experience new activities, and learn from great role models. Sign up for camp at the A.E. Finley YMCA this summer and let's play! More...


Registration: In progress.
Contact: Yo Sobha
Associate Branch Executive Director
yo.sobha@ymcatriangle.org
919-845-3842 (Direct)
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Counselor and child doing warm-up drills

Camp Play Ball
Camp Play Ball: Rising grades 1-6
Micro Play Ball: Ages 3-6
Camp Play Ball: A.E. Finley YMCA
Micro Play Ball: North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene

Camp Play Ball is a specialized camp which teaches, trains and enhances sportsmanship and athletic ability. With the combination of a quality day camp and sport-specific development, you can’t go wrong by choosing to play with us this summer. Your child will experience creative skill development, thrilling competition and of course, fun! It is our goal at Camp Play Ball for each camper to become a better athlete through positive reinforcement and intentional skill development.

This summer we will also have a Micro Play Ball session for children ages 3-6. This half day option will offer your child a fun introduction to soccer, basketball, and t-ball, plus traditional day camp activities all in the same week! More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Camp Play Ball: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Micro Play Ball: Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
One week sessions will be offered from June 15th through August 14th. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $180 per session
Program Participants: $217 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Mary Lyons Mitchell 845-3878 or by phone at by e-mail at Mary.Mitchell@ymcatriangle.org




male and female children sitting in a circle playing a game with their hands raised

Kindercamp
Children ages 3 by June 15th, 2009- Rising Kindergarten
*Children must be potty-trained to attend camp.
The North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene
9200 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

An exciting half-day camp experience full of opportunities to learn new activities and make new friends. YMCA character traits are emphasized through activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, assemblies, and much more. Theme weeks will include special guests, family lunches and family fun days!

Children participating in Micro Play Ball will join Kindercamp participants throughout the day and be pulled-out for their sports clinics. Micro Play Ball for children ages 3-6 is a fun introduction to soccer, basketball, and t-ball, plus traditional day camp activities all in the same week. For more information on hours, location and what to bring to camp please see the Camp Play Ball information page. More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Kindercamp runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. Camp is one week sessions from June 15th through August 21st. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $96 per session
Program Participants: $120 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Angela Miterko by phone at 845-3841 or by e-mail at miterkoNC@gmail.com or Adrienne Morton, Family Programs Director at Adrienne.Morton@ymcatriangle.org
For Micro Play Ball information contact Mary Lyons Mitchell at 845-3878 or Mary.Mitchell@ymcatriangle.org.
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Camp GRACE (Growth. Recognition. Achievement. Character. Encouragement.)
Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 6-13.
A.E. Finley YMCA

Camp G.R.A.C.E. incorporates therapeutic ideals from many disciplines: therapeutic recreation, TEACCH, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Verbal Behavior, and Sensory Integration. Camp G.R.A.C.E. is not a mental health program or a treatment program. While our staff attend introductory trainings in these disciplines, we are not designed to implement therapeutic programs. Our goal is for the staff to have an understanding of these methods, and to incorporate these ideals into daily activities.

2009 Two Week Sessions
Social Skills:
June 22 - July 2
July 20 - July 31

Building Blocks:
July 6 - July 17
Aug. 3 - Aug. 14 More...


Registration: Members: January 26th beginning at 8:00am
Past Participants: February 2nd beginning at 8:00am
Open to Public: February 16th beginning at 8:00am
When: Two Week Sessions offered from June 22nd through August 14th. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fees: (M) $373 per session
(PP) $402 per session
Contact: For more information you may contact Kim Moser, Youth Director by email at kim.moser@ymcatriangle.org or by phone at 845-3872.
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YMCA counselor and two boys playing basketball

Finley Day Camp
Children rising grades K - 8

A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

Welcome to Finley Day Camp.
We’re thrilled that you have chosen to spend a week or more with us. We hope that you find the information below to be helpful. Our goal at Finley Day Camp is for everyone to feel as if they fit here.
Check back here for camp updates!

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Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Finley Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, one week sessions from June 15 through Aug. 21. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $151 per session
Program Participants: $192 per session
Total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Randi “Rambo” Gressel by phone at 845-3847 or by e-mail at Randi.Gressel@ymcatriangle.org or Assistant Director Mike “Shockwave” Stockwell by phone at 845-3837 or by email at Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org or Tim "Meerkat" Townsend by phone at 845-3861 or by e-mail at Tim.Townsend@ymcatriangle.org
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Finley Day Camp - Extras
Children rising grades 1 – 5
A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

Back for the third and best year ever, we will be offering one Finley Day Camp - Extras each session. FDCExtras allow your child to specialize in topics of his or her interest during activity periods. This is a great way to break up your summer or just add to your experience weekly. Children will continue to participate in regular camp activities like choices, clinics and assembly, but their activity periods will be focused on a specific topic, including a weekly field trip. More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Finely Day Camp runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, one week sessions from June 15th through August 21st. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd)
Fees: Members: $173 per session
Program Participants: $218 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Randi “Rambo” Gressel by phone at 845-3847 or by e-mail at Randi.Gressel@ymcatriangle.org or Assistant Director Mike “Shockwave” Stockwell by phone at 845-3837 or by email at Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org or Tim "X-Factor" Townsend by phone at 845-3861 or by e-mail at Tim.Townsend@ymcatriangle.org




Finley Day Camp - Bubel Aiken Inclusion
Children rising grades K – 8
A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

We feel that everyone deserves a fun-filled camp experience! In partnership with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, we will have a limited number of inclusion aids available to provide children with a variety of special needs the same camp experience as their typical peers. Please sign up for this option if your child will need additional assistance or special accommodations. Space is limited. Interested families must call Randi Gressel at 845-3847 to discuss the program prior to registering. More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Finely Day Camp - Bubel Aiken Inclusion: Runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, the Inclusion Option is available Sessions 2-9, June 22-August 14.(There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $151 per session
Program Participants: $192 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Randi “Rambo” Gressel by phone at 845-3847 or by e-mail at Randi.Gressel@ymcatriangle.org or Assistant Director Mike “Shockwave” Stockwell by phone at 845-3837 or by email at Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org or Tim "X-Factor" Townsend by phone at 845-3861 or by e-mail at Tim.Townsend@ymcatriangle.org




Finley Day Camp - Middle School
Children rising grades 6 – 8
A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

At FDC Camp Three campers will participate in assembly, swimming and camp-wide events. Stay tined for camp updates. More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Finely Day Camp - Middle School runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, one week sessions from June 15 through Aug. 21. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd)
Fees: Members: $151 per session, (MSO: Addtnl $21)
Program Participants: $192 per session (MSO: Addtnl $26)
Total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, Randi “Rambo” Gressel by phone at 845-3847 or by e-mail at Randi.Gressel@ymcatriangle.org or Assistant Director Mike “Shockwave” Stockwell by phone at 845-3837 or by email at Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org or Tim "X-Factor" Townsend by phone at 845-3861 or by e-mail at Tim.Townsend@ymcatriangle.org
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YMCA counselor and child sitting in the grass and talking.

Camp Blazing Trails
Children Rising grades 1-6
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27614

Camp Blazing Trails focuses on the environment and the great outdoors. Most of our activities revolve around these concepts to give children the opportunity to learn about nature, environmental conservation and the opportunities the outdoors has to offer. Campers will have the opportunity to fish, hike, canoe, shoot archery, meet with a Park Ranger, as well as many other fun activities! We look forward to meeting you and your child at Camp Blazing Trails this summer! More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Camp Blazing Trails runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 1:00 pm. One week sessions will be offered from June 15th through August 21st. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $104 per session
Program Participants: $129 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register for camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: Contact the Camp Director, David "Captain Planet" Botts, by phone at 845-3846 or by e-mail at David.Botts@ymcatriangle.org
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CILT talking with a YMCA camper

CILTS (Campers In Leadership Training)
Rising grades 9 and 10
Finley Day Camp (at the A.E. Finley YMCA)
Camp GRACE (at the A.E. Finley YMCA)

A character and leadership development program for teens with experienced staff members serving as mentors. Teens will serve as role models for younger campers, participate in team building, group outings, service projects, and special events. More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here

For Camp GRACE Registration Information, Clickhere for more information.
When: Finley Day Camp
Two week sessions from June 15th through August 21st. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Monday through Friday, 7:00am until 6:00pm

Camp GRACE
Two week sessions:
June 22nd- July 2nd
July 20- July 31
(There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 2:30pm
Fees: Finley Day Camp CILTs
(M) $230 per session
(PP) $294 per session

Camp GRACE CILTs
(M) $299 per session
(PP) $312 per session
Contact: For Finley Day Camp CILTs, please contact Mike Stockwell at 845-3837 or Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org

For Camp GRACE CIlTs, please contact Kim Moser at 845-3872 or Kim.Moser@ymcatriangle.org

If you have other questions about the program, please contact Mike Stockwell by phone at 845-3837 or e-mail at Mike.Stockwell@ymcatriangle.org.
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youth practicing canoeing skills on a lake

Camp Upward Bound
Rising grades 6-10
A.E. Finley YMCA
9216 Bailywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

Highly active, outdoor traveling day camp for teens. Exciting field trips every day! These trips could include movies, hiking, kayaking, college tours, service projects, and more. Camp may also include some intramural sports and clinics where teens can learn new skills about different sports or hobbies like soccer, jewelry making and more! More...


Registration: For 2009 Registration Information: click here
When: Camp Upward Bound runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. One week sessions will be offered from June 15th through August 21st. (There will be no camp on Friday, July 3rd.)
Fees: Members: $197 per session
Program Participants: $232 per session
$25 deposit per child per camp week is due upon registration. The deposit is deducted from the total program cost and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. You will be billed for the remainder of the program cost one month prior to your child's first day of camp. If you register for camp sessions after May 15th, total payment is due upon registration.
Contact: For more information contact the Camp Director, Chris Octetree by phone at 845-3860 or e-mail at Chris.Octetree@ymcatriangle.org.
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