Camp Great Adventure: Middle School
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Summer 2026
At Camp Great Adventure, middle schoolers enjoy a summer of increased confidence, a structured environment with limited technology and lots of friends. Middle school 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.
They also have opportunities for team building, special guests and age-appropriate projects. Read more about a typical day at YMCA Day Camp.
Location
Camp will be held at East Garner Magnet Middle School during Weeks 1 - 8. Weeks 9 and 10 will be held at the Poole Family YMCA.
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Blast Into Summer
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Calling all aliens, astronauts, time travelers, and wizards! Your camper will blast out of this world and into summer at the YMCA! Campers will fuel up their spaceships, time traveling cars, and brooms this week. Campers bring their magic, stars, and amazing costumes to a week so fun, it’s out of this world! |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 15 - Jun 19 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Calling all aliens, astronauts, time travelers, and wizards! Your camper will blast out of this world and into summer at the YMCA! Campers will fuel up their spaceships, time traveling cars, and brooms this week. Campers bring their magic, stars, and amazing costumes to a week so fun, it’s out of this world! |
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Character Counts
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This high-energy week brings campers together through teamwork, character building, and vibrant activities. Each day, a YMCA character trait and color are highlighted with games, crafts, and challenges. The week ends with a Color Run, a fun race where campers celebrate community and spirit with a burst of bright colors. |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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This high-energy week brings campers together through teamwork, character building, and vibrant activities. Each day, a YMCA character trait and color are highlighted with games, crafts, and challenges. The week ends with a Color Run, a fun race where campers celebrate community and spirit with a burst of bright colors. |
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Party in the USA
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It’s America’s birthday—and camp is throwing the party! Campers celebrate with red, white and blue games, challenges, crafts, and celebrations as camp honors 250 years of history, community, and summer fun the YMCA way. |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 5:39 pm - 5:39 pm | M:$177 PP:$222 | M:$206 PP:$258 | 11 - 15 |
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It’s America’s birthday—and camp is throwing the party! Campers celebrate with red, white and blue games, challenges, crafts, and celebrations as camp honors 250 years of history, community, and summer fun the YMCA way. |
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The Greatest Show
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It’s a week full of games, laughter, and classic carnival fun. Campers step right up to creative activities, silly challenges, and festive surprises that bring the magic of the midway to life. |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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It’s a week full of games, laughter, and classic carnival fun. Campers step right up to creative activities, silly challenges, and festive surprises that bring the magic of the midway to life. |
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Back to the Future
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Camp hits rewind and campers learn what made yesterday so awesome! Campers step into different time periods, learning how people lived, played, created, and imagined the world. With themed crafts, outdoor adventures, dress-up days, and classic games, every era becomes a brand-new adventure. |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Camp hits rewind and campers learn what made yesterday so awesome! Campers step into different time periods, learning how people lived, played, created, and imagined the world. With themed crafts, outdoor adventures, dress-up days, and classic games, every era becomes a brand-new adventure. |
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Holiday Hoopla
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Campers explore the excitement of different holidays like the 4th of July, Christmas, Halloween, and more—through games, crafts, and festive challenges. Each day immerses kids in a new celebration, sparking imagination and cultural curiosity. The week wraps up with a special YMCA Birthday Party, where all campers come together for a joyful celebration of the Y. |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Campers explore the excitement of different holidays like the 4th of July, Christmas, Halloween, and more—through games, crafts, and festive challenges. Each day immerses kids in a new celebration, sparking imagination and cultural curiosity. The week wraps up with a special YMCA Birthday Party, where all campers come together for a joyful celebration of the Y. |
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Beach Bash
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Campers dance at a beach party, play wet and wild water games, do seaside inspired crafts, and splash around with new friends. Summer might be hot, but at the YMCA it's nothing but fun in the summer sun! |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Campers dance at a beach party, play wet and wild water games, do seaside inspired crafts, and splash around with new friends. Summer might be hot, but at the YMCA it's nothing but fun in the summer sun! |
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Camp's Got Talent
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Campers are the stars during this week filled with excitement and imagination. Through arts and crafts, active games, and tons of other fun activities, campers will experience what it’s like to live the Hollywood life. |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Campers are the stars during this week filled with excitement and imagination. Through arts and crafts, active games, and tons of other fun activities, campers will experience what it’s like to live the Hollywood life. |
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Heroes Among Us
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Campers will step into their own superhero stories through teamwork challenges, creative missions, and character-building fun. This week celebrates courage, kindness, and the unique strengths of every hero. |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 10 - Aug 14 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Campers will step into their own superhero stories through teamwork challenges, creative missions, and character-building fun. This week celebrates courage, kindness, and the unique strengths of every hero. |
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Giddy Up USA
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Campers saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time with the spirit of the Wild West. This week is filled with exciting games, creative activities, team challenges, and plenty of chances to grow in confidence and character. |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 17 - Aug 21 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$221 PP:$277 | M:$258 PP:$323 | 11 - 15 |
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Campers saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time with the spirit of the Wild West. This week is filled with exciting games, creative activities, team challenges, and plenty of chances to grow in confidence and character. |