Camp Outer Limits: Extras
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Summer 2026
Mix up your summer with a week of Camp Outer Limits Extras! We’ll join traditional Camp Outer Limits for assembly and swimming. Each activity block will be focused on the week’s theme. Field trips will take place on Thursdays.
All campers are encouraged to try everything, to do their best and are led by a team of YMCA youth staff and counselors.
We can’t wait to see your children this summer!
Camp Outer Limits Extras is located at Mills Park Middle School and is open to kids in rising grades K - 8. Weeks 1, 9 and 10 will be held at the Northwest Cary YMCA.
Camp Outer Limits is operated by the Northwest Cary YMCA.
OTHER CAMPS OFFERED BY THE NORTHWEST CARY YMCA
Camp Expedition
Camp Outer Limits
Camp Outer Limits CILTS
Kindercamp
Sports Camp
Wee Camp
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Picaso Week
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Get ready to think outside the lines! During Picasso Week, campers will explore bold colors, abstract art and creative self-expression inspired by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso. Through hands-on art projects, creative games and imaginative challenges, campers will learn there’s no “wrong” way to make art — just lots of fun ways to be creative. Let your imagination run wild at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Get ready to think outside the lines! During Picasso Week, campers will explore bold colors, abstract art and creative self-expression inspired by the legendary artist Pablo Picasso. Through hands-on art projects, creative games and imaginative challenges, campers will learn there’s no “wrong” way to make art — just lots of fun ways to be creative. Let your imagination run wild at Camp E! |
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Oogy Googy
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Get ready for a week of weird science and wild discoveries! During Oogy Googy Week, campers will dive into hands-on experiments, gooey creations and mind-bending challenges that celebrate curiosity and creativity. From bubbling reactions to mysterious mixtures, this week is all about asking “what happens if…?” and having a blast finding out at Camp E! |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$238 PP:$298 | M:$250 PP:$314 | 5 - 11 |
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Get ready for a week of weird science and wild discoveries! During Oogy Googy Week, campers will dive into hands-on experiments, gooey creations and mind-bending challenges that celebrate curiosity and creativity. From bubbling reactions to mysterious mixtures, this week is all about asking “what happens if…?” and having a blast finding out at Camp E! |
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A Day at the Movies
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Lights, camera, action! Campers will step into the world of movies as they explore storytelling, creativity and behind-the-scenes fun. From movie-inspired games and set-design crafts to acting challenges and blockbuster activities, this day is all about bringing the magic of the movies to life at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Lights, camera, action! Campers will step into the world of movies as they explore storytelling, creativity and behind-the-scenes fun. From movie-inspired games and set-design crafts to acting challenges and blockbuster activities, this day is all about bringing the magic of the movies to life at Camp E! |
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Brick Builders
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Get ready to build big! During Brick Builders, campers will use their imagination and problem-solving skills to design, create and construct amazing projects. From teamwork build challenges to creative free-build time and engineering-inspired games, this day is all about thinking, building and having fun brick by brick at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Get ready to build big! During Brick Builders, campers will use their imagination and problem-solving skills to design, create and construct amazing projects. From teamwork build challenges to creative free-build time and engineering-inspired games, this day is all about thinking, building and having fun brick by brick at Camp E! |
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Cooking
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Time to cook up some fun! During Cooking Week, campers will explore the basics of cooking, creativity and teamwork through hands-on food activities and tasty challenges. From simple recipes and no-bake treats to kitchen-themed games and food-inspired crafts, this week is all about mixing, creating and having a deliciously good time at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Time to cook up some fun! During Cooking Week, campers will explore the basics of cooking, creativity and teamwork through hands-on food activities and tasty challenges. From simple recipes and no-bake treats to kitchen-themed games and food-inspired crafts, this week is all about mixing, creating and having a deliciously good time at Camp E! |
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Interstellar Week
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Get ready to launch into a universe of fun! Campers will become astronauts, engineers and space explorers as they build rockets, navigate asteroid courses and uncover the mysteries of the galaxy. With cosmic games, hands-on experiments and out-of-this-world adventures, Interstellar Week promises a stellar time for every young space traveler at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Get ready to launch into a universe of fun! Campers will become astronauts, engineers and space explorers as they build rockets, navigate asteroid courses and uncover the mysteries of the galaxy. With cosmic games, hands-on experiments and out-of-this-world adventures, Interstellar Week promises a stellar time for every young space traveler at Camp E! |
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Detective Academy
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Sharpen your sleuthing skills! During Mystery & Detective Week, campers will become investigators, cracking codes, following clues and solving puzzling cases. With riddles, secret missions and team-based challenges, every camper gets to step into the role of detective and uncover the fun hiding around every corner at Camp E! |
Mon - Fri
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Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | M:$298 PP:$373 | M:$313 PP:$392 | 5 - 11 |
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Sharpen your sleuthing skills! During Mystery & Detective Week, campers will become investigators, cracking codes, following clues and solving puzzling cases. With riddles, secret missions and team-based challenges, every camper gets to step into the role of detective and uncover the fun hiding around every corner at Camp E! |
Camper Outer Limits FAQs
Weeks 1, 9, and 10 (June 16 - 20 and Aug. 11 - 22) will be held at the Northwest Cary YMCA.
Weeks 2 - 8 (June 23 - Aug. 8) 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.
Below is an approximate daily schedule for our camp. Activity blocks may include sports, crafts, archery, outside time, etc.
This is provided to help families plan for appointments outside of day camp. Times are subject to change based on weather and special activities.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Camp K - rising Kindergarteners
Camp 1 - grades rising 1 - 2
Camp 2 - grades rising 3 - 5
Camp 3 - grades rising 6 - 8
Camp Outer Limits campers swim every day. Campers ride a YMCA bus from Mills Park Middle School to the Northwest Cary YMCA to swim.
SWIM TIMES
Camp Outer Limits Extras: 10:20 - 11:45 a.m.
Please note, that campers may not be picked up during swim times. If you need to pickup during swim times please let us know at the beginning of the day in writing, so we may hold them back from going to the pool.
Additionally, all campers are required to wear a life vest, provided by the Y, unless they have completed the Y's swim band evaluation. Swim evaluations are offered at camp on Mondays and during family swim times in the evenings and weekends.
All swim evaluation decisions are at the discretion of our lifeguard team; if they do not feel a camper is ready for a yellow band, the camper will need to wear a life jacket while swimming at camp.
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 on their designated Kona Ice day.
Tuesdays: Camp Outer Limits Extras
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.
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
Check your weekly newsletter to see where your camper will be venturing to this week! Field trips occur from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursdays for Camp Extras. Campers may not be picked up during field trips.
Thursdays: Camp Extras
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. Campers and their families may attend our themed Family Nights even if they have not signed up for the week of camp during which it is held.
Thursday, July 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (theme: The Greatest Show)
Thursday, July 30, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (theme: Beach Bash)
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.
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.
