Great summers start here
Located in Buncombe and McDowell counties, our Discovery Camps offer licensed childcare to rising 1st through rising 6th graders. Campers participate in a variety of theme-based weeks.
Locations
Southside: Glen Arden Elementary
Eastside: Black Mountain Primary
Westside: Hominy Valley Elementary
McDowell: Pleasant Gardens
Weekly Themes
Southside Themes
| Date | Theme | Title |
| 6/7-11 | 5 Senses | Slime Your Senses |
| 6/14-18 | Outer Space | Out of This World |
| 6/21-25 | Sports | For the Win |
| 6/28-7/2 | American History | Party in the USA |
| 7/5-9 | Environmental Awareness | No Nurdles for the Turtles |
| 7/12-16 | Art | Little Picassos |
| 7/19-23 | Holidays | A Year in a Week |
| 7/26-30 | Olympics | Go for the Gold! |
| 8/2-6 | Disney | The Most Magical Week of Camp |
| 8/9-13 | Camp Favorites | Camp Rewind |
Eastside Themes
| Date | Theme | Title |
| 6/7-11 | Nature Explorers | Eco Explorers |
| 6/14-18 | Geology/Dinosaurs | Can You Dig It? |
| 6/21-25 | Pirates/Nautical | Pirates vs. Ninjas - The Timeless Rivalry |
| 6/28-7/2 | Holiday Celebrations | Every Day's a Holiday |
| 7/5-9 | Sensory and Messy Fun | Slime Your Senses |
| 7/12-16 | STEM/Inventions | Shark Tank |
| 7/19-23 | Wizards and Mythical Beasts, Oh My! | Magic in Literature |
| 7/26-30 | Outer Space | Reach for the Stars |
| 8/2-6 | Sports and Team Spirit | Smells Like Team Spirit |
| 8/9-13 | Camp Rewind | That's a Wrap |
Westside Themes
| Date | Theme | Title |
| 6/7-11 | NASA, Space | Perseverance Through the Stars |
| 6/14-18 | Art, Art History | MOMA Madness |
| 6/21-25 | Harry Potter | Mischief Managed |
| 6/28-7/2 | Animals and Nature | Welcome to the Jungle |
| 7/5-9 | LEGO and STEAM | Brick Masters |
| 7/12-16 | Cultural Appreciation | Cultural Explorers |
| 7/19-23 | Pokemon | Gotta Catch'em All |
| 7/26-30 | Serving Others | Don't Forget to be Awesome (DFTBA) |
| 8/2-6 | Explorers/Mummies/Dinos | Lost City of E |
| 8/9-13 | Ocean Life and Pirates | Under the Sea |
McDowell Themes
| Date | Theme | Title |
| 6/7-11 | Cowpokes | Howdy Partners |
| 6/14-18 | Science, Experiments | Crazy Concoctions |
| 6/21-25 | Travel, Global Learning | Around the World in 5 |
| 6/28-7/2 | Water Play | Splashtackular |
| 7/5-9 | Games, Talent Show | Carnival Crazed |
| 7/12-16 | Team Building, Sports | Crazy Olympics |
| 7/19-23 | Halloween in July | Monster Mash |
| 7/26-30 | Art, Art History | Happy Little Trees |
| 8/2-6 | Dance, Evolution of Dance | Dance Fever |
| 8/9-13 | Summer Celebration | That's a Wrap |
Parent Handbook
Check out the Summer Day Camp Parent Handbook to learn more about the YMCA camp experience.