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YMCA of Western North Carolina
YMCA of Western North Carolina

Summer Day Camps

Fun in the sun for everyone, all summer long!

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Adventure Camp

For the true outdoor enthusiast. All campers must be able to pass a swim test and be ready to hike, swim, and explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. For kids ages 9-15.
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CILT Program

Campers in Leadership Training learn leadership and basic job skills in a fun camp environment. Field trips, lock-ins, and time with friends are highlights. Ages 12-14.
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Discovery Camp

Licensed childcare for rising first through rising sixth graders in Buncombe and McDowell, plus pre-K Discovery in McDowell for ages 4-5. Includes theme-based weeks and elementary-age field trips.
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Explorer Camp

Time to get outside! This traditional outdoor adventure day camp in Buncombe includes archery, high and low ropes, gardening, forestry, field trips, and more. Ages 4-12.
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Horizons Camp

Designed to keep tweens and teens ages 12-14 happy, healthy, and active. Based at the Corpening Memorial YMCA and Reynolds Middle School. Includes field trips and community partner activities. Free to families.

More camp programs

See all of the camp programs that the Y has to offer!