YMCA Camp Excel: East Millbrook Middle School
Camp Excel is a Summer Day Camp program offered to children and families who are already connected to YMCA community‑supported programs. Camp Excel is a fully subsidized day camp, made possible through generous donations to the YMCA Annual Campaign.
At Camp Excel, children participate in character development activities, literacy instruction, sports and swim lessons. Through the YMCA's partnership with Wake County Public Schools, each child will receive a snack and a warm, nutritious meal every day.
Camp Excel offers traditional day camp programs, as well as a CILT program, Kindergarten Readiness and Middle School camp. The Camper In Leadership Training program (CILT) provides motivated teens with hands-on leadership experience as they encourage, guide and lead younger campers.
For questions about Camp Excel at this location, contact one of our camp Directors:
Lydia.Sanders@YMCATriangle.org
Camp Location
Camp Excel will now be held at East Millbrook Middle School.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided. More information to be provided soon with the exact locations of the routes.
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Character Counts
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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
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Jun 22 - Jun 26 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
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Party in the USA
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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, Fri
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Jun 29 - Jul 3 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
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The Greatest Show
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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
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Jul 6 - Jul 10 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
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Back to the Future
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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
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Jul 13 - Jul 17 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
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Holiday Hoopla
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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
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Jul 20 - Jul 24 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
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Beach Bash
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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
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Jul 27 - Jul 31 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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! |
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Camp's Got Talent
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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
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Aug 3 - Aug 7 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | 4 - 15 | |
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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. |
CILT
Campers in Leadership Training is for our oldest campers, age 13 - 15. These campers will enjoy special activities, and hands-on training and leadership skills and development.
Middle School
Camp High Hopes Middle School is for grades 6 - 8. Older campers enjoy more privileges and freedom than younger campers while still being safe and participating in general day camp activities.
Kindergarten Readiness
This smaller camp-within-a-camp model is for our rising kindergartners. We take special care of our youngest campers and help prepare them for kindergarten and the additional responsibilities that school brings. Our staff to child ratios are smaller for this camp too to allow for more individual attention.