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Camp Quay: Lincoln Heights Elementary

307 Bridge St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

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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.

Camp Quay is a traditional summer day camp at Lincoln Heights Elementary (307 Bridge St, Fuquay-Varina) and runs from June 16 - August 8. Our summer will be packed with activities, games, and fun. Campers spend time inside and outside during the day, depending on the weather and activity. We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more about Camp Quay in our FAQ document!

You can read more about how we operate our day camps in the YMCA Parent Manual. Details include safety information and links to our medication forms and packing lists.

Theme Day Date Time Early Price March 1 Price 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:$245 PP:$307 M:$206 PP:$258 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. 

Camp Quay Details

Pick up and drop off will happen in the bus loop off of Washington Street. A staff member will be outside to greet you from 7 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 6 p.m. If you are dropping off or picking up outside of these times, please call us at 910-403-0812.  

Parents must present a pick-up card (provided on your child’s first day of the program) or an I.D. as a safety precaution. 

After camp closes at 6 p.m., a late fee applies. The fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes and $1 for every minute thereafter. 

Camp Quest Rides In at Lincoln Heights

 

Below is an example of our daily camp schedule.

Rides In (7 - 8:50 a.m.)
Assembly
Activity Period with Group
Snack with Group
Activity Period with Group
Lunch with Group
Devotion with Group
Leadership Workshop with CILTs (Campers in Leadership Training)
Activity Period with Group
Assembly
Rides Out (4:30 - 6 p.m.)

Wednesday is Swim Day! 
Campers will ride a bus to the Kraft Family YMCA, leaving promptly at 9 a.m. 

Campers will swim for two hours in the Kraft Family Y outdoor pool. Be sure to send campers in their bathing suits on Wednesday mornings as well as a change of clothes for after swim time.  

 

Wednesday is Swim Day! 
Campers will ride a bus to the Kraft Family YMCA, leaving promptly at 9 a.m. Campers will swim for two hours in the Kraft Family Y outdoor pool. Be sure to send campers in their bathing suits on Wednesday mornings as well as a change of clothes for after swim time.  


Thumpin' Thursday!
We will celebrate the theme of the week with a camp-wide activity and dress-up day. Keep an eye on the weekly newsletter email to find out how to dress up. Campers will participate in a weekly costume contest and have the opportunity to win a "Charlie the Chicken" bead for the winning costume. 

Parents, please join us with your child to learn more about camp and be a part of the fun! 

Parent Orientation, Talent Show Nights and Family Night dates are coming soon.

Jessica McQueen

Hi, I'm Jessica and I am the Director at Camp Quay! I have worked at the Kraft Family YMCA for two and a half years, but have been a part of the YMCA of the Triangle family since I was 7 years old. I love NCSU Wolfpack football, reading books and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Youth, Family and Community Sciences at NC State University. I am looking forward to starting new traditions at Camp Quay and getting to meet each and every one of you! See you at camp!

Jessica McQueen