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Camp Kerr

2500 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614

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Register before March 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.

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.

From fun field games to archery and swimming, our counselors use activities and camp experiences to teach values like caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith in God – things that last long after summer is over. Camp Kerr is located at the Kerr Family YMCA and is open to campers in rising grades K – 8. 

*Learn more about Camp Kerr's Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) program for rising grades 9 - 10 and Camp Kerr Extras for rising grades 1 - 5.)

Theme Day Date Time Early Price Price on March 1 Ages

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
Jun 15 - Jun 19 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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!

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
Jun 22 - Jun 26 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Jun 29 - Jul 2 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$196 PP:$246 M:$207 PP:$259 5 - 14

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.

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
Jul 6 - Jul 10 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Jul 13 - Jul 17 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Jul 20 - Jul 24 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Jul 27 - Jul 31 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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! 

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
Aug 3 - Aug 7 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Aug 10 - Aug 14 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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.

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
Aug 17 - Aug 21 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$245 PP:$307 M:$258 PP:$323 5 - 14

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. 

Camp Kerr FAQ

  • 7 – 8:45 a.m. Rides In

Camp Kerr and Camp Kerr Extra are located at the Kerr Family YMCA. When arriving at the YMCA, coming from Sycamore Grove Lane, please take the second right turn into the facility.

During this time, we offer curbside drop-off while campers play in mixed groups.

  • 8:45 – 9:15 a.m.

During this time, we will continue to offer curbside drop-off. However, campers will be in their Huddle Groups for snack and assembly. Campers will be escorted to huddles from our

  • 9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Main Day Camp Activity Time!

We encourage campers to be present for this portion each day!

For drop-off: Please park and call the office. A staff member will come to you! Please do not walk into camp unless accompanied by a staff member!

  • For pick-up: 4:00 – 4:20 p.m. The List!

You must select this option at drop-off. Campers will be pulled from their groups at 3:45 p.m. and dismissed from the side door beginning at 4:00 p.m.

If campers are not picked up by 4:20 p.m., campers will be taken to the mixed groups and must be picked up in Rides Out.

During this time, other campers will finish up their huddle activities and transition to mixed groups for easy dismissal.

  • 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Rides Out

During this time, we offer curbside pick-up while campers play in mixed groups.

Camp Kerr swims Monday - Friday. Swim band assessments are on Mondays. 

  • Kindergarten age campers only (play/splash pool) 1:30 - 2 p.m.
  • Block 1- 1:30 - 2 p.m. Huddles: Caterpillars, Monarchs, Hornets and Cardinals
  • Block 2- 2:10 - 3 p.m. Bear Claws, Bobcats, and Arrow Heads
  • Block 3- 3:10 - 3:50 p.m. Mantises and Copper Heads

We dress up weekly on Wednesdays for WACKY WEDNESDAY! Campers and staff dress up with relation to our weekly themes. 

Camp Kerr hosts Kona Ice weekly to celebrate Wacky Wednesdays! Campers, with the help of staff, can purchase Kona Ice from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Pricing ranges from $4 - $7 (Small - XL).