Camp Expedition
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Registration opens on Jan. 1, 2026, for YMCA members and on Jan. 15 for Program Participants. A $20 weekly deposit holds your child’s spot.
Summer 2026
At Camp Expedition, campers experience the fun and excitement of the outdoors! Campers will spend 2 days a week outdoors at the Y participating in activities such as swimming, archery, group games, arts and crafts and learning outdoor skills. Three days a week, campers will go on field trips to local state and county parks, participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, geo caching, learning outdoor skills, water sports and more!
All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors.
Camp Expedition is our all-outdoor summer day camp held at the Northwest Cary YMCA and is open to campers ages 6 - 11 entering grades 1 - 6.
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| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Early Price | Price on February 1 | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 3 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
|
Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$238 PP:$298 | M:$250 PP:$314 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 4 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 5 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 6 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 7 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 8 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
| Week 9 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 6 - 11 |
Camp Expedition FAQs
Rides In and Rides Out areas for Camp Expedition are in the back Crosspoint Church parking lot. There will be signs and staff that will point you in the right direction.
Rides in will be from 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. Rides out will be from 3 - 3:30 p.m. at the back entrance of the Crosspoint Gym.
When you arrive for drop off, if your camper has medicine, please have it and the medication form in a gallon Ziploc bag with your camper's name on it.
If you need to drop off late or pick up early, please call or text our camp phone 984-309-9856.
If you do not have your pink pick up card yet, we will hand them out during Rides Out. Please have your ID ready to present upon arrival.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER RIDES IN/OUT WILL BE AT THE CROSSPOINT FRONT ENTRANCE
Follow the traffic pattern pictured below for our carpool line to pick up and drop off your camper.
Mondays and Fridays are our swim days from 1 - 1:50 p.m.!
Children should bring a bathing suit and towel for swimming. All campers will have a chance to swim test on Mondays only for their yellow band. Campers who choose not to test or don't pass their swim test are required to wear a life vest provided by the Y.
Camp Expedition is all about exploring different places.
Monday and Friday camp is held on site at the Northwest Cary Y with a variety of exciting summer camp programming planned for your camper.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday campers travel offsite through field trips to different locations. We will explore state parks to go hiking, trail walking and fishing. We visit places such as farms, museums and aquariums. Every day is a new adventure! We leave from the Y at 10 a.m. on field trip days and arrive back between 2 - 2:30 p.m.
June 6 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Meet Chris Hammie
Hammie has been with the Y as a Youth Director for three years, overseeing three before and after school programs throughout the year. This summer will be my fourth year serving as Director of Camp Expedition. I grew up as a Y kid myself—first a camper, then a summer counselor—so this work is deeply personal to me.
Outside the Y, I coach basketball, DJ for events and spend quality time with my family.
