HALF-DAY SPECIALITY CAMPS
At the Y, our Specialty Camps allow kids to focus on specific activities, build new skills, and stay active throughout the summer. Weekly camp offerings provide fun, engaging experiences led by supportive instructors. Whether they're sharpening their techniques or trying something new, campers will enjoy a summer filled with growth, learning, and fun.
Specialty camps vary by week and location offered.
OPTIONS FOR GRADES: Rising 2nd - Teen
CAMP HOURS: Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Make it a Full Day: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SPECIALITY CAMPS
FLAG FOOTBALL
LOCATED AT THE WARLICK FAMILY YMCA
Join our Summer Flag Football Camp for a week of fun and skill-building! Campers will practice passing, receiving, flag-pulling, and teamwork in an energetic, supportive environment.
SOCCER
LOCATED AT THE WARLICK FAMILY YMCA
Soccer Specialty Camp helps campers build skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through fun, interactive drills—all while making friends and enjoying the game!
MULTI-SPORT
LOCATED AT THE WARLICK FAMILY YMCA
Campers will explore soccer, basketball, flag football, and more through fun drills in a supportive environment—building skills, staying active, and making friends!
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
LOCATED AT THE WARLICK FAMILY YMCA
Unleash your creativity and leave a lasting mark at camp with Creative Expressions Through Paint! Campers will collaborate to design and create a custom mural that reflects the spirit of our camp community.
DANCE & MOVEMENT
LOCATED AT THE WARLICK FAMILY YMCA
Campers will move, groove, and express themselves through music and fun activities—all while building confidence, coordination, and making new friends!
BASKETBALL
LOCATED AT THE STOWE FAMILY YMCA
Our Basketball Camp teaches shooting, dribbling, passing, and team play through fun drills, helping campers build skills, sportsmanship, and confidence while making friends and having fun!
CREATIVE ARTS
LOCATED AT THE STOWE FAMILY YMCA
Campers will try out their creative side with fun and funky art projects throughout the week. Campers will share what they have made in a display at the Y before taking it home!
SUMMER SCIENCE
LOCATED AT THE STOWE FAMILY YMCA
Campers will engage in hands-on, fun experiences bringing a bit of the classroom to life.
WEEKLY CAMP OFFERINGS
Check out our weekly camp options that rotate between the Stowe and Warlick locations.
Enjoy a half day of camp OR make it a full day by adding the afternoon!
| CAMP WEEK | WEEK OF | STOWE OPTIONS | WARLICK OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 26 (*4 Day Week for Memorial Day) | - | - |
| Week 2 | June 2 | Basketball at Stowe* | Dance Camp at Warlick |
| Week 3 | June 9 | - | Flag Football at Warlick |
| Week 4 | June 16 | Creative Arts at Stowe | Soccer at Warlick |
| Week 5 | June 23 | - | Multi-Sport at Warlick |
| Week 6 | June 3 (*4 Day Week for July 4th) | - | - |
| Week 7 | July 7 | Basketball at Stowe* | Creative Expression at Warlick |
| Week 8 | July 14 | Summer Science at Stowe | Soccer at Warlick |
| Week 9 | July 21 | - | Multi-Sport at Warlick |
| Week 10 | July 28 | Basketball at Stowe | - |
| Week 11 | August 4 | - | - |
*Week 2 and 7 of Basketball Camp includes Middle School!
Make it a Full Day!
Need afternoon care, too? We've got you covered! Register for the Extended Day option available each week, and your child can stay until 6:00 PM, enjoying traditional day camp fun for the second half of the day!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GASTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP STAFF
Stowe Camp & Teen Director - Taylor Gibson | tgibson@gastonymca.org
Warlick Camp & Teen Director - Jaxon Lamb | jlamb@gastonymca.org
Association Sports Director - Danny Gathings | dgathings@gastonymca.org
Warlick Program Director - Nicola Dawson | ndawson@gastonymca.org
Stowe Program Registrar - Kelly Davis | kdavis@gastonymca.org
Warlick Program Registrar - Jada Cron | jcron@gastonymca.org
PARENT HANDBOOK
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Enrollment:
Enrollment must be completed for each child participating 5 days prior to the start of the camp in which you wish to enroll. This includes registration, health history, payment, and waiver sections. There is a $15 non-refundable deposit at the time of registration per week, per camper. Weekly deposit fees are non-refundable. Payment of tuition is due in full at time of registration or the setup of weekly draft payments must occur for registration to be processed and accepted. All tuition must be paid prior to the camper’s attendance. Weekly drafts are processed the Friday before the week of attendance. Weekly tuition is not prorated for any reason.
Cancellation:
Cancellation for any reason requires a written notice given to the Program Director or Registrar via email one week prior to the registered week.
Late Payment:
A $30 return or late fee will be assessed to any returns or payments made after the due date. We reserve the right to discontinue service if an account becomes 5 days delinquent. We understand that occasional financial situations arise; please keep the YMCA Program Director/Registrar informed as to your family’s situation in advance of delinquency so we can work with you. Upon registering for the YMCA Summer Camp Program, you are responsible for payment of all program dues associated to your child’s enrollment in the program.
Refunds: No refunds or changes are available within one week of the start of the camp week. Registration for each camp week must be submitted on the Wednesday prior to the start of the camp week.
- Camp Fees are not prorated based on daily attendance.
- The $15 Deposits are not refunded for any weeks you request a cancellation.
ADD-ON SWIM LESSONS
At the Y, we believe every child should learn how to swim! For that reason, we make swim lessons an easy summer camp add-on program for our campers and their families.
Offered every week from May 26 - August 8
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance is available to YMCA Members. These funds are raised during the Annual Giving Campaign. We encourage people to complete the online application process. The process is simple and confidential.