CAMP WHAJADO AT THE CHERRYVILLE FAMILY YMCA OVERVIEW
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the Cherryville Family YMCA! Camp Whajado offers a traditional summer day camp experience, mostly indoors, for rising K through 6th graders. At the Y, camp is more than just fun and games - it's a place where kids build confidence, make lasting friendships, and grow in a supportive, values-driven environment. Campers will enjoy indoor games and sports, arts and crafts, themed activities, and swimming (weather permitting). With engaging activities, caring staff, and a focus on achievement, relationships, and belonging, Y Camp is where summer memories are made.
Camp Whajado takes advantage of amazing opportunities throughout Cherryville, including weekly trips to the pool, library, splash pads, and parks.
OPTIONS FOR GRADES:
Rising K through 6th Grade
WEEKS OFFERED:
Every week from May 26 - August 7
CAMP HOURS:
Rides In - 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Camp Day - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rides Out - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
WHAJADO CAMP LOCATION:
Cherryville Family YMCA, 215 N Mountain St, Cherryville, NC 28021
HOW TO REGISTER:
WHAT TO PACK:
Refillable water bottle • Two snacks • Swimsuit and towel • Sunscreen
HOW TO PREP YOUR CHILD:
Apply Sunscreen • Label Everything
SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM:
The YMCA participates in the Summer Feeding program through Gaston County School Nutrition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
| CAMP WEEK | WEEK OF | CAMP THEME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 26 *4-Day Week due to Memorial Day |
READY? SET. SUMMER! | We'll kick off summer making new friends and reuniting with old. From icebreakers and silly activities to our favorite camp games and creative crafts, this week will be filled with laughter, friendship and tons of summer fun! |
| Week 2 | June 1 | LEGO MANIA | LEGO enthusiasts, this week is for you! Get ready to build, create, and imagine. Campers will participate in exciting hands-on building challenges and activities that will promote imagination, creativity, encourage engineering skills, and teamwork. |
| Week 3 | June 8 | ADVENTURE AWAITS! | Be our guest as we embark on a new adventure every day through imaginative games, crafts, storytelling, and heroic quest activities. Each day will bring new discoveries that spark curiosity, teamwork and imagination. Adventure awaits with a new daily theme each day! Monday - Dinosaurs, Tuesday - Pirates & Mermaids, Wednesday - Knights & Princesses, Thursday - Gnomes & Fairies, and Friday - Dragons & Unicorns. |
| Week 4 | June 15 | CARNIVAL CRAZE | Step right up for a week of crazy carnival games. From ring toss and silly competitions to face painting, crafts, and carnival style snacks, this week promises non-stop fun, smiles, and big-top memories! |
| Week 5 | June 22 | CRITTER QUEST | We will set off on a fun-filled adventure exploring animals from jungles, oceans, forests, and farms. Through active games, creative crafts, silly animal movements, and exciting challenges, campers will learn fun animal facts and play like their favorite critters. A wild week of discovery awaits! |
| Week 6 | June 29 | SILLY SCIENCE | Free your inner scientist and get ready for a week of icky, sticky, silly fun! Campers will enjoy hands-on activities with ooey-gooey, slimy, overflowing, and interactive science experiments. This is one summer experience you won't want to miss! |
| Week 7 | July 6 | ROCK STAR EXTRAVAGANZA |
Get ready to turn up the fun and shine like true rock stars! Campers will rock out with music, dancing, and creative fun. From sing-alongs and rhythm games to performances and rock star crafts, this high-energy week is all about self-expression, confidence, and having a blast on stage. |
| Week 8 | July 13 | WACKY SPIRIT WEEK | We have spirit, YES, WE DO, we have spirit, HOW ABOUT YOU? We'll show off our camp spirit through chants, team challenges, minute to win it games, relays, and wacky daily themes. Bring your loudest cheer and let's make some noise! Monday - Silly Socks/Shoes, Tuesday - Mismatched, Wednesday - Inside Out, Thursday - Goofy Hat/Crazy Hair, and Friday - Tutu/Cape/Pajamas. |
| Week 9 | July 20 | IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR! | Who says holiday magic is only for winter? We're bringing festive cheer to summer, from decorating, crafting, and music, to holiday-themed games, merry challenges, and delicious treats. Get ready for a week of sparkle, laughter, and the most wonderful memories! |
| Week 10 | July 27 | GAMES GALORE | This week is packed with non-stop fun! From backyard games, sports, and silly competitions to board games, puzzles, and game shows, there's something for every kind of player. Whether you love to run, think, or cheer on your teammates, this week is all about playing hard, sportsmanship, and having a great time! |
| Week 11 | August 3 | SPLISH-SPLASH BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! |
Let's celebrate the final week of camp with water balloons, relays, and splash games. We'll wrap up summer with smiles, laughter, friendships, and memories to last until next summer! |
CHERRYVILLE FAMILY YMCA SUMMER CAMP STAFF
Cherryville Program Coordinator & Program Registrar - Crystal Baugham | cherryvilleprograms@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 $20 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 $20 Deposits are not refunded for any weeks you request a cancellation.
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.