Summer Camp at Warlick

Summer Camp at Warlick

CAMP TUSCARORA ON ROBINWOOD LAKE OVERVIEW

Located at the Warlick YMCA, Camp Tuscarora is on 115 acres and has a pristine lake. Our campus offers plenty of room to run, play, and grow! There is a ton of fun to be had on our lake! Camp at Warlick on the Lake is the best way to engage in water-based adventures for all interests and ability levels. 

OPTIONS FOR GRADES: Rising 1st through 9th

WEEKS OFFERED: Every week from May 27-August 9

CAMP HOURS: 7:00am-6:00pm

TUSCARORA CAMP LOCATION: Warlick Family YMCA, 2221 Robinwood Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054

WHAT TO PACK: Refillable water bottle  •  Two snacks  •  Swimsuit and towel  •  Sunscreen

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The YMCA participates in the Summer Feeding program through Gaston County School Nutrition. Breakfast and lunches are available to all June 3 - August 2, excluding the week of July 4. View the Summer Menu.

For a full list of lunch sites and information about the summer nutrition program, families can text “FOOD” to 304304. Upon receiving a prompt, submit your zip code, and you will receive a reply providing the locations available near you.

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Summer Camp Details and Weekly Themes

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CAMP TUSCARORA OVERVIEW FOR GRADES 1ST-8TH

This camp focuses on character development, leadership, skill building, relationships and learning in an outdoor environment. Campers will be divided into small groups based on rising grade and follow a daily schedule that keeps kids minds and muscles moving throughout the day. Camp is primary held at Camp Tuscarora across the dam from the facility but will also utilize the pool and gymnasium for various activities. 

Camp will rotate between local field trips and bringing special guests into visit.

CAMP HOURS
7:00am-6:00pm

PRICING:
YMCA Member: $195   |   Program Participant $244

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Swim Lessons

ADD SWIM LESSONS TO THEIR DAY!
FOR GRADES 1ST-9TH

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. Add day camp swim lessons to your camper’s week to ensure they get the most out of their camp experience. We'll transport them from camp to swim lessons and then back to camp!

WEEKS OFFERED
Every week from June 3rd - August 2nd
Excluding July 1 - 5

PRICING:
YMCA Member: $31
Program Participant: $52

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SUMMER CAMP THEMES

WEEK 1 | MAY 27
RACING INTO SUMMER
School is out, Summer is in! We will race into the Summer by making new friends and reconnecting with old friends. Campers will learn the importance of friendship and teamwork, racing style!

WEEK 2 | JUNE 3
CAMP GOES WILD
Join us for a jungle and savanna expedition all week as we learn about exotic animals, birds and all things nature!

WEEK 3 | JUNE 10
ONCE UPON A Y
Campers will embark on imaginative adventures inspired by everybody's favorite tales. Everyday will be a journey into a different story through games, crafts and activities!

WEEK 4 | JUNE 17
CAMP ROCK
Camp will transform into the coolest concert of the summer! Campers will group together to create their own bands to perform for the Camp Rock Show at the end of week. Each band will give themselves a name, create their own instruments, practice their song and add a dance routine if they wish!

WEEK 5 | JUNE 24
SUPERHEROES OF THE SUMMER
Campers - we need you to save the day! Soar into camp this week for action packed heroics and a chance to become camps next greatest superhero! Design your own superhero costume, learn about the values that make a hero awesome, and get ready for a week filled with heroic acts!

WEEK 6 | JULY 1
HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Who doesn't love celebrating the holidays? This week campers will learn and explore a different holiday each day of this short week.

Monday: Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday: Halloween
Wednesday: Christmas in July
Friday: 4th of July

WEEK 7 | JULY 8
PIRATES AND MERMAIDS
Ahoy Campers! Join us this week for an adventure out on the high seas of summer camp - featuring pirate hats, mermaid tails, water wars, and a race to find camp's treasure!

WEEK 8 | JULY 15
STEM-TASTIC
STEM is Fantastic! Campers, get ready to become inventors this week as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through fun hands-on activities, games and challenges. Campers will use these "skills" as they drop eggs, construct towers and so much more!

WEEK 9 | JULY 22
MYSTERY WEEK
Campers need to bring their detective skills for a week filled with mystery, magic, and fun! Can your camper crack the code and figure out this week's theme? Join us to find out!

WEEK 10 | JULY 29
Y OLYMPICS
Campers will spend the beginning of the week training and preparing for our first ever 2024 Summer Camp Olympics! Hosted at the Pharr Family YMCA campers from all of our Gaston County Family YMCA branches will come together and compete branch vs branch! Who is going to take home the GOLD?!

WEEK 11 | AUGUST 8
ART-RAGEOUS / COLOR WARS
Get ready to let your artistic imagination run wild! Campers will be getting their hands messy with paint, glue, and clay this week as we focus on creating amazing Art.