Does your child love extreme challenges and being outside all day?
The Y's Adventure Camp is a place for young people to build a relationship with the outdoors. Campers come home tired and happy each day after new experiences around western North Carolina.
On Monday through Friday, campers travel to Smoky Mountain National Park, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to hike and swim guided by our team of outdoor guides and childcare professionals.
Our campers especially love “Fun Fridays” which include organized activities such as:
- Hiking
- Swimming in lakes, creeks, and rivers
- Horseback riding
- River tubing
- Whitewater rafting
- Paintball
- And more!
Dates
In 2025, Adventure Camp runs June 16-Aug. 15. (Closed on June 19 and July 4).
Hours
7:30am-5:30pm
Location
YMCA Youth Services Center at Beaverdam and Enka District (including Sandhill, Hominy Valley, Candler, and Pisgah). Enka District locations will be determined by the Buncombe County School District in Spring 2025
Ages
- Tweens: Ages 9-11
- Teens: Ages 12-15
Adventure Camp FAQ
Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. Click here to apply.
- The amount of financial assistance that can be provided will be dependent on income and other factors. Please have financial documents ready before you apply.
Adventure Camp is for kids ages 9-15, in two groups:
- Ages 9-11 will belong to the Adventure Camp for Tweens program.
- Ages 12-15 will be in the Adventure Camp for Teens program.
Adventure Camp starts on a different date every year depending on a variety of factors.
The 2025 Adventure Camp dates are June 16-Aug. 15 (closed June 19 and July 4).
Daily schedules vary greatly, but a typical day looks like:
| Sample Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 7:30am | Child drop-off, free time |
| 9am | Depart for the day's activity |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Afternoon activities |
| 4-5:30pm | Child pick-up |
Participant MUST bring lunch and snacks to Adventure Camp.
Food from home guidelines
Your child should come to Adventure Camp with:
- Backpack
- Active clothes that are OK to get dirty
- Active sneakers
- Sunblock
- Brimmed hat
- Lunch and snacks
- Water bottle
- Any medications they will need through the day
- Allergy medicine, including an EpiPen if prescribed
If your child will need anything besides what is listed here, a YMCA staff member will let you know.
Why parents and kids love Adventure Camp
See what families say about our program.
Info for parents
As a parent, you need to be comfortable leaving your child in our care. See our Parent Handbook to learn about our protocols and policies.
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