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Camp Voyager

W.B. Wicker Elementary, 806 S Vance Street, Sanford, NC 27330

Our Best Offer

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

We are already planning for the summer and we can’t wait to see your children in 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 Voyager is open to kids in rising grades K - 8.

Theme Day Date Time Early Price March 1 Price Ages
Pre-Week A | No Camp on May 25
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
May 26 - May 29 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$128 PP:$160 M:$134.50 PP:$168 5 - 14

Campers navigate nature as they explore the outdoors through hands-on challenges, team games, and discovery-based activities. Throughout the week, campers build confidence, teamwork, and leadership while learning to respect and care for the natural world. Each camp brings adventure to life in its own way, creating meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a love for exploration.

Mon - Fri
Jun 1 - Jun 5 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 5 - 14

Campers navigate nature as they explore the outdoors through hands-on challenges, team games, and discovery-based activities. Throughout the week, campers build confidence, teamwork, and leadership while learning to respect and care for the natural world. Each camp brings adventure to life in its own way, creating meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a love for exploration.

Campers explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving, and team challenges. Activities spark curiosity, encourage questioning, and celebrate discovery while remaining age-appropriate, safe and fun. Each camp brings the theme to life through interactive games, building projects, and exploration that show campers how learning and creativity go hand in hand.

Mon - Fri
Jun 8 - Jun 12 7:00 am - 6:00 pm M:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 5 - 14

Campers explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math through hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving, and team challenges. Activities spark curiosity, encourage questioning, and celebrate discovery while remaining age-appropriate, safe and fun. Each camp brings the theme to life through interactive games, building projects, and exploration that show campers how learning and creativity go hand in hand.

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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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:$128 PP:$160 M:$134.50 PP:$168 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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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:$160 PP:$200 M:$168 PP:$210 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! 

Camp Voyager FAQs

Below is a sample daily schedule for our camp.

7 – 8:45 a.m.Camper Drop-Off & Morning Activities
Free play, games and creative table activities while campers arrive and settle in.

9 – 9:30 a.m. – Morning Assembly
Kick off the day with camp songs, announcements, theme highlights and a fun group energizer!

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Activity Block 1
Campers rotate through stations like arts & crafts, nature exploration or sports games.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. – Snack Break

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. – Activity Block 2
Engaging themed activities such as science experiments, cultural projects or group challenges.

11:45 – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch

12:30  – 1 p.m. – Calm Time / Storytelling / Group Games
A chance to cool down, read or play quiet games before swim time.

1 – 1:50 p.m. – Swim Time: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Water fun and skill-building in a safe, supervised environment.

1:50 – 2 p.m. – Towel Off & Transition Time (K–2)

2 – 2:50 p.m. – Swim Time: Grade 3 & Up
Older campers enjoy their turn in the pool with games and skill activities.

2:50 – 3 p.m. – Towel Off & Transition Time (Grade 3 & Up)

3 – 4 p.m. – Camp-Wide Activity (open programming)
End the day with a large group event like a scavenger hunt, talent show or camp relay.

4 – 6 p.m. – Camper Pick-Up & Free Choice Time
Board games, drawing, reading corners or outdoor play during extended care hours.

Daily Swimming (Monday–Friday):
Campers enjoy daily swim sessions, with designated times based on age groups, ensuring everyone stays cool and active.

1 – 1:50 p.m. – Swim Time: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Water fun and skill-building in a safe, supervised environment.

1:50 – 2 p.m. – Towel Off & Transition Time (K–2)

2 – 2:50 p.m. – Swim Time: Grade 3 & Up
Older campers enjoy their turn in the pool with games and skill activities.

2:50 – 3 p.m. – Towel Off & Transition Time (Grade 3 & Up)

Drop off (Rides In) will take place at the bus loop at Wicker Elementary School from 7- 8:45 am. A staff member will be on-site to assist your child out of the car and walk them to their designated area safely.

Parents, you are invited to check out camp and be part of the fun with your child on these special dates. Mark your calendar! 

  • Open House
    Summer 2026 details TBA
    During this parent orientation, we’ll go over what your child will need for camp, give you an opportunity to complete any necessary medical forms, and provide pick-up and drop-off cards. It’s also a great time to ask any questions you may have!
     
  • Family Fun Nights
    Summer 2026 details TBA
     
     

Our camp is packed with exciting activities and a few special surprises for both campers and families!

Daily Swimming (Monday–Friday):
Campers enjoy daily swim sessions, with designated times based on age groups, ensuring everyone stays cool and active.

Wacky Wednesdays:
Dress-up days that align with our weekly themes—get creative and join in the fun with costumes and themed outfits!

Fun Fridays:
Each week, we wrap up with a special event, game or activity to celebrate everything we’ve done!

Beads to Earn:
Campers can earn beads throughout the summer for participating in activities, demonstrating great teamwork or completing fun challenges. Watch your bracelet grow as you collect beads!

Family Night:
Join us for a special evening where campers and their families can come together for fun activities, games and bonding. It's a great chance to see what your child has been up to all week!

Meet Mickey

Hi, I’m Mickey Lanier, Director of Camp Voyager. I’ve been part of the YMCA family for nearly 10 years professionally, but my Y journey actually began when I was just 7 years old. The Y has played a big role in my life, and it’s an honor to now give back through leadership and youth development.

I’m excited to be leading Camp Voyager this summer and look forward to creating a safe, fun and memorable experience for your children!

Meet Mickey Lanier