2027 Registration
We hope you had a great summer at the YMCA. Registration opens in early 2027 for next summer.
Sign up for registration information and reminders.
Camp Renaissance
Camp Renaissance is packed with activities, games and fun. Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts, playing kickball, pickup basketball, and soccer and enjoying games like gaga ball and capture the flag.
Camp Renaissance
2027 YMCA Summer Day Camp locations, themes and session dates will be confirmed in December.
Neighbor Zone Pricing
In partnership with the Southeast Raleigh Promise and the Wake County Pubic School System, the Y established a Neighbor Zone surrounding the Rock Quarry Road corridor. Community members living within the zone have specific membership and program pricing. Zone rates are unique to home addresses within the identified area and are designed to encourage and support community members with access to our YMCA.
Neighbor Zone Price: $110, per session
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YMCA Day Camp Experience
From preparation to programming, these are the essentials that shape each camp day.
Counselors & Staff
YMCA Day Camp operates with a 10:1 camper-to-staff ratio. We hire high schoolers, college students and teachers to lead activities, drive buses and facilitate summer camp. Each staff member undergoes extensive training - from CPR and First Aid to leading assemblies. Many staff are former campers and return summer after summer.
Swimming at Day Camp
Almost all YMCA Day Camps offer free swim times or water play (for younger campers). Each camper is assessed for their swim ability on the first swim day of the session. Campers are issued swim bands that identify their swim levels. Swim bands also help lifeguards and counselors identify which areas of the pool are appropriate for each camper.
Weather Management
From outdoor games to water play, day camp is designed to keep kids moving, learning and connecting. But when the heat index rises, so does our responsibility to make smart, timely adjustments that protect campers and staff.
Huddles
Huddles are small groups of campers of similar age and grade who are grouped together at day camp. Typically, huddles move together throughout the day to difference activities. Each huddle is accompanied by two or more counselors.
Character Traits
Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, and Faith are the character traits the YMCA uses to reinforce positive behavior. Campers can earn beads by demonstrating these traits. Each camper (ages 5 and older) receives a necklace on the first day camp for their beads.
Camp Renaissance FAQs
7 - 9 a.m. Rides In
9 - 9:30 a.m. Morning snack
9:3 - Noon Activity rotations
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch
1 - 3:30 p.m. Activity rotations
3:30 - 4 p.m. Afternoon snack
4 - 6 p.m. Rides Out
- Rides In is our drive-up drop-off time from 7 - 9 a.m. located in the Southeast Raleigh Elementary Carpool lane. YMCA staff will be outside to greet you and help your camper out of the car.
- If you are dropping off or picking up between 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., you will come into our camp office to check in / checkout your little one.
- Rides Out is our drive- up pickup time from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the same carpool lane, YMCA staff will be outside ready to greet and help your camper in the car.
- There will be signage throughout our site to help direct you.
- Anytime you are picking up, you will need to have your Pick-up card or ID present.
- Jersey Jam Friday: Every Friday we encourage staff and Sports camp campers to wear a sports jersey of any kind!
- Funky Friday: Every Friday campers and staff are encouraged to dress up as the theme of the week. We have exciting activities planned to match the fun. During morning assembly, we award huddles and campers with camp superlatives such as Spirit Stick, Huddle of the Week, Counselor of the Week, MVP (sports camp), Camper of the Week, and more! This is the time we also highlight our YMCA Camp Character traits: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Faith, and Caring.
- Family night: We are inviting all camp families to join us for an unforgettable camp experience. Come meet our amazing staff, play games, and even have a chance to win prizes. It's your chance to see what a super fun day at camp really feels like! July 2 from 6:45 - 8 p.m. and July 30 6:45 - 8 p.m.
- Field Trips: Check weekly newsletters to see where your camper will be exploring!
- Every Tuesday and Thursday: Camp 3
- Every Wednesday: CILTS
- Designated weeks: Camp Extra
- Camp K: Monday & Fridays
- Camp Renaissance: Wednesdays, choice swim Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Sports Camp: Mondays & Fridays