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Camp Outer Limits: CILTs

441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519
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984-255-2424
Jaylen.Powell@YMCATriangle.org

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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

Our CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) programs provide teens, in rising grades 9 -10, with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve as role models for younger campers, and give them time to spend time with their peers in an active, fun and safe environment. Activities include team-building, outings, service projects and special events. Join our closed Facebook group to stay up to date on what's happening this week at Camp!

CILT programs are available at Camp Outer Limits (held at Mills Park Middle School and the Northwest Cary YMCA) and Camp Rising Sun (held at the Taylor Family YMCA). CILT Sessions are 2 weeks.

We can’t wait to see your children this summer!

OTHER CAMPS OFFERED BY THE NORTHWEST CARY YMCA

Camp Expedition  
Camp Outer Limits  
Camp Outer Limits Extras  
Kindercamp  
Sports Camp  
Wee Camp

Theme Day Date Time Early Price March 1 Price Ages

June 15 – 19 
Blast Into Summer 
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! 

June 22 – 26 
Character Counts 
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 15 - Jun 26 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$397 PP:$497 M:$417 PP:$522 14 - 15

June 15 – 19 
Blast Into Summer 
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! 

June 22 – 26 
Character Counts 
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. 

June 29 – July 2 
Party in the USA 
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. 

July 6 – 10 
The Greatest Show 
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
Jun 29 - Jul 10 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$357 PP:$447 M:$375 PP:$470 14 - 15

June 29 – July 2 
Party in the USA 
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. 

July 6 – 10 
The Greatest Show 
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. 

July 13 – 17 
Back to the Future 
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. 

July 20 – 24 
Holiday Hoopla 
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 13 - Jul 24 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$397 PP:$497 M:$417 PP:$522 14 - 15

July 13 – 17 
Back to the Future 
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. 

July 20 – 24 
Holiday Hoopla 
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.

July 27 – 31 
Beach Bash 
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!  

Aug. 3 – 7 
Camp’s Got Talent 
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
Jul 27 - Aug 7 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$397 PP:$497 M:$417 PP:$522 14 - 15

July 27 – 31 
Beach Bash 
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!  

Aug. 3 – 7 
Camp’s Got Talent 
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. 

Aug. 10 – 14 
Heroes Among Us 
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. 

Aug. 17 – 21 
Giddy Up USA 
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 10 - Aug 21 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$397 PP:$497 M:$417 PP:$522 14 - 15

Aug. 10 – 14 
Heroes Among Us 
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. 

Aug. 17 – 21 
Giddy Up USA 
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.
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Camp Outer Limits CILTS FAQs

Weeks 1, 9, and 10 (June 15 - 19 and Aug. 10 - 21) will be held at the Northwest Cary YMCA. 
Weeks 2 - 8 (June 22 - Aug. 7) will be held at Mills Park Middle School.

Rides In
Our Rides In period is from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Please follow the purple signs beginning on Mills Park Drive to the back bus loop entrance of Mills Park Middle School.

When you arrive for drop off, if your camper has medicine, please have the medicine ready in a gallon Ziploc bag with your campers name on it and a YMCA medicine form inside the bag.
If you need to drop off or pick up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. please give us a text or call at 919-815-9107. If you would like to get a jump start on the process, please send a quick text 15 minutes ahead of time so we can have your camper ready for you.

Rides Out
Our Rides Out pickup period is from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and follows the same traffic pattern as morning drop off. Please have your green 2025 pick-up card ready. If you do not yet have a pick-up card, please be ready to show a form of ID to our office managers.

Traffic Pattern
Follow the magical rainbow path to Camp Outer Limits drop-off at Mills Park Middle School. At the red star, please stop and check in with our office managers to get your camper checked in. Then please proceed to the green star where our counselors will be waiting to greet you and bring your camper inside. Please follow the same pattern for pick up.

Mills Park Middle School Rides In Map (Weeks 2 - 8)

 

Camp Outer Limits Rides In

 

Northwest Cary YMCA Rides In Map (Weeks 1, 9 and 10)

NWC Rides In Map

CILTs is our program from rising 9-10 graders that are interested in spending their summer gain leadership skills, leading activities for younger campers and participating in CILT only activities with their friends during the camp day. 

Kona Ice
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Kona Ice visits our camp. If your camper wishes to purchase Kona Ice, please send them with $4, $5 or $6.

Wacky Wednesday
On Wednesdays, we invite campers to dress up around our theme for the week. The best dressed campers will get to participate in our weekly Wacky Wednesday fashion show and will earn their Wacky Wednesday bead.

CILT Field Trips
Our Campers in Leadership Training have special field trips on Tuesdays each week from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ranks
Campers can choose to develop their skills in a variety of areas during camp. As they demonstrate skill acquisition, campers can rank up in the following areas:

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • STEM
  • Fitness
  • Cheer & Dance
  • Creative Arts
  • Archery

Bead Necklaces
Each week our camp will focus on one character trait for youth development. Campers can earn a bead of various colors for exhibiting each week's character trait.

Caring = Red
Respect = Yellow
Responsibility = Green
Honesty & Teamwork = Blue
Faith = Purple
Camper of the Day = Orange
Phenomenal = Black
Spirit = Pink

Family Nights
Join us for a fun evening for the whole family to get a glimpse into our camp day, meet your campers favorite counselors, and their friends! Campers & their families will have the opportunity to participate in an open programming session and a daily assembly.

daily schedule

Meet Jaylen Powell

Hello Camp Outer Limits! My name is Jaylen Powell, the Teen Director at the Northwest Cary YMCA. I run our Leaders Club program during the school year and am one of the directors for Camp Outer Limits in the summer!

Fun Facts about me:
- I started working at Camp Outer Limits in 2016.
- I am an extreme LEGO builder.
- I love the UConn Huskies.

Jaylen Powell

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.

Chris Hammie