Camp Great Adventure
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Register before Feb. 1, 2026, and get last year’s prices on YMCA Summer Day Camp. Sign up now to reserve your child’s spot and save. Exclusions apply.
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
YMCA traditional Summer Day Camps are packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts and art, playing sports like kickball, pickup basketball, and soccer and playing games like gaga ball and capture the flag. Campers spend time inside and outside during the day depending on the weather and activity. Read more about a typical day at YMCA Day Camp.
All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors.
Camp Great Adventure is a summer camp serving children in rising grades K - 8 in the Garner area.
Middle school campers have age-appropriate opportunities for team-building, special guests and projects.
Camp Great Adventure CILTs
Location
Camp Weeks 1 - 8 will be held at East Garner Magnet Middle School. CAmp Weeks 9 and 10 will be held at the Poole Family YMCA.
| Theme | Day | Date | Time | Early Price | Price on February 1 | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 15 - Jun 19 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 2 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 3 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$177 PP:$258 | M:$206 PP:$222 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 4 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 5 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 6 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 7 |
Mon - Fri
|
Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 8 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$232 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 9 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
| Week 10 |
Mon - Fri
|
Aug 17 - Aug 21 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 5 - 12 |
Preparing for Camp
Each day is an adventure at the YMCA Summer Day Camp. We want to make sure you and your camper are ready for all the fun. Find out what you need to bring to day camp and what to leave at home.
Our Counselors
YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselors are hired based on their enthusiasm, energy and maturity. All counselors receive training in everything from managing a group of energetic kids to basic first aid.
Character Counts
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, we reinforce good behavior, model positive character traits and help children grow into responsible adults.