YMCA Camp Excel: West Cary Middle
We are already planning for the summer and we can’t wait to see your children in 2026!
Camp Excel is a seven-week summer day camp that is fully subsidized by donations to the YMCA's Annual Campaign. Camp Excel is open to students and siblings currently enrolled in the YMCA Y Learning programs.
Through the YMCA's partnership with Wake County Public Schools, each child will receive a warm, nutritious breakfast and lunch every day. Every child will also receive swim lessons twice a week through our Y Splash program.
At Camp Excel children can choose their activities. This summer camp offers arts and crafts, dance and sports like football, basketball and soccer.
Rising kindergartners will focus on kindergarten readiness. Children in grades 1 - 5 will spend two hours per day engaged in activities to improve literacy. All children will be working with certified teachers.
Camp Excel is for kids in rising grades K - 10. Camp Excel is located at West Cary Middle School (1000 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27513) and is operated through the Taylor Family and Northwest Cary YMCAs.
If your child is interested in becoming a CILT (Camper in Leadership Training, ages 14 and 15), please email CaryCampExcel@YMCATriangle.org. CILTs will be interviewed and selected by directors this year.
We can’t wait to see your children this summer! Find answers to frequently asked questions here.
Encuentre respuestas a preguntas frecuentes aquí.
Our Camp Excel Director is Tai' Jonna Lane.
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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, Thu
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Jun 29 - Jul 2 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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 - 5:00 pm | 5 - 13 | |
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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. |