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Summer Camps at Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex
Get ready to UNPLUG for a Summer of Fun at the Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex Summer Camps!!
Camps for all ages from preschool age to middle school age. All activities are unique to age groups and weekly themes!
Adventure Club (6th - 8th)
Weekly activities include: field trips, swimming, group games, daily devotions, team building, crafts, summer reading, character development games and more!
AGES: Rising Kindergarten—8th
(Age group based on 2025/2026 grade level)
DATES: May 27th – July 30th
*Camp will not meet July 4th
TIMES: Monday—Friday (7:00am—6:00pm daily)
*Kinder Camp drop off time 8am and pick up time 4pm
COST: Members – $200/wk | Non-members – $270/wk
REGISTRATION
- January 8 – Current afterschool participants
- January 15 – All YMCA members
- January 22 – General Public
You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee along with a $25 one time program registration fee or with a non-refundable $25 deposit for each week of camp along with a one time $25 program registration fee. The remainder of the payment is due the Saturday prior to the week of camp and will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
Change Fee: If you have to change one week to another, your deposit will transfer to the new week; however a $10 change fee will apply to each change made to the camper’s registered schedule.
*Income-based financial assistance is available for families in need. Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
*Cost does not include Carowinds Pass for Adventure Club
Week 1- Unplug & Jump into Summer!– Campers will “unplug” and kick off summer with a week full of fun events, games, and more!
Week 2- Art of Animation – Campers will spark their imagination and enhance their artistic skills. A week full of painting, drawing, and fun creation of favorite fairy tales, hero’s, and characters.
Week 3- Aloha Summer – Campers will enjoy a week of island adventures, sandy
creations, and water games!
Week 4- LEGO Week- Campers will dive into the world of LEGOS! They will use their creativity to experience a week full of LEGO building and fun!
Week 5- Culinary Week- Campers will experience a week of full culinary fun by
creating fun food creations, food science through learning how to prepare, cook and finally eating their own creations!
Week 6- Great American Outdoors – Campers will celebrate Independence Day
through fun activities, games, and end the week with an American Themed Cookout!
Week 7- Game Show Week- Campers will compete in a variety of fun and challenging games, trivia, and physical challenges! It’s a week full of excitement, teamwork and friendly competition!
Week 8- Cartoons & Comics- Campers will dive into the world of Cartoons and Comics as they will have the opportunity to use their imagination by designing their own cartoon characters, superheroes, and comics!
Week 9- Going Global- Campers will “travel” the world in 5 days through cultural exploration, and learning about different areas of our world!
Week 10- Spirit Week- Campers will celebrate the end of Summer Day Camp. A week full of fun events, themed dress up days, and our annual End of Summer Celebration Party!
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Week 7 (Game Show Week)
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$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed on 07/03/2025 |
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07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Week 8 (Cartoons & Comics)
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$ 25.00 | Session is Full | ||
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07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Week 9 (Going Global)
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$ 25.00 | Session is Full | ||
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07/28/25 - 07/30/25
Week 10 (Spirit Week)
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$ 25.00 | $120 - $162 | Session is Full |
Camp Little Feet (1st - 2nd)
Weekly activities include: field trips, swimming, group games, daily devotions, team building, crafts, summer reading, character development games and more!
AGES: Rising Kindergarten—8th
(Age group based on 2025/2026 grade level)
DATES: May 27th – July 30th
*Camp will not meet July 4th
TIMES: Monday—Friday (7:00am—6:00pm daily)
*Kinder Camp drop off time 8am and pick up time 4pm
COST: Members – $200/wk | Non-members – $270/wk
REGISTRATION
- January 8 – Current afterschool participants
- January 15 – All YMCA members
- January 22 – General Public
You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee along with a $25 one time program registration fee or with a non-refundable $25 deposit for each week of camp along with a one time $25 program registration fee. The remainder of the payment is due the Saturday prior to the week of camp and will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
Change Fee: If you have to change one week to another, your deposit will transfer to the new week; however a $10 change fee will apply to each change made to the camper’s registered schedule.
*Income-based financial assistance is available for families in need. Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
Week 1- Unplug & Jump into Summer!– Campers will “unplug” and kick off summer with a week full of fun events, games, and more!
Week 2- Art of Animation – Campers will spark their imagination and enhance their artistic skills. A week full of painting, drawing, and fun creation of favorite fairy tales, hero’s, and characters.
Week 3- Aloha Summer – Campers will enjoy a week of island adventures, sandy
creations, and water games!
Week 4- LEGO Week- Campers will dive into the world of LEGOS! They will use their creativity to experience a week full of LEGO building and fun!
Week 5- Culinary Week- Campers will experience a week of full culinary fun by
creating fun food creations, food science through learning how to prepare, cook and finally eating their own creations!
Week 6- Great American Outdoors – Campers will celebrate Independence Day
through fun activities, games, and end the week with an American Themed Cookout!
Week 7- Game Show Week- Campers will compete in a variety of fun and challenging games, trivia, and physical challenges! It’s a week full of excitement, teamwork and friendly competition!
Week 8- Cartoons & Comics- Campers will dive into the world of Cartoons and Comics as they will have the opportunity to use their imagination by designing their own cartoon characters, superheroes, and comics!
Week 9- Going Global- Campers will “travel” the world in 5 days through cultural exploration, and learning about different areas of our world!
Week 10- Spirit Week- Campers will celebrate the end of Summer Day Camp. A week full of fun events, themed dress up days, and our annual End of Summer Celebration Party!
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Week 7 (Game Show Week)
|
$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed on 07/02/2025 |
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|
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Week 8 (Cartoons & Comics)
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$ 25.00 | Session is Full | ||
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07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Week 9 (Going Global)
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$ 25.00 | Session is Full | ||
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07/28/25 - 07/30/25
Week 10 (Spirit Week)
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$ 25.00 | $120 - $162 |
Register Closes 07/23/2025 |
Camp Trek (3rd - 5th)
Weekly activities include: field trips, swimming, group games, daily devotions, team building, crafts, summer reading, character development games and more!
AGES: Rising Kindergarten—8th
(Age group based on 2025/2026 grade level)
DATES: May 27th – July 30th
*Camp will not meet July 4th
TIMES: Monday—Friday (7:00am—6:00pm daily)
*Kinder Camp drop off time 8am and pick up time 4pm
COST: Members – $200/wk | Non-members – $270/wk
REGISTRATION
- January 8 – Current afterschool participants
- January 15 – All YMCA members
- January 22 – General Public
You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee along with a $25 one time program registration fee or with a non-refundable $25 deposit for each week of camp along with a one time $25 program registration fee. The remainder of the payment is due the Saturday prior to the week of camp and will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
Change Fee: If you have to change one week to another, your deposit will transfer to the new week; however a $10 change fee will apply to each change made to the camper’s registered schedule.
*Income-based financial assistance is available for families in need. Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
Week 1- Unplug & Jump into Summer!– Campers will “unplug” and kick off summer with a week full of fun events, games, and more!
Week 2- Art of Animation – Campers will spark their imagination and enhance their artistic skills. A week full of painting, drawing, and fun creation of favorite fairy tales, hero’s, and characters.
Week 3- Aloha Summer – Campers will enjoy a week of island adventures, sandy
creations, and water games!
Week 4- LEGO Week- Campers will dive into the world of LEGOS! They will use their creativity to experience a week full of LEGO building and fun!
Week 5- Culinary Week- Campers will experience a week of full culinary fun by
creating fun food creations, food science through learning how to prepare, cook and finally eating their own creations!
Week 6- Great American Outdoors – Campers will celebrate Independence Day
through fun activities, games, and end the week with an American Themed Cookout!
Week 7- Game Show Week- Campers will compete in a variety of fun and challenging games, trivia, and physical challenges! It’s a week full of excitement, teamwork and friendly competition!
Week 8- Cartoons & Comics- Campers will dive into the world of Cartoons and Comics as they will have the opportunity to use their imagination by designing their own cartoon characters, superheroes, and comics!
Week 9- Going Global- Campers will “travel” the world in 5 days through cultural exploration, and learning about different areas of our world!
Week 10- Spirit Week- Campers will celebrate the end of Summer Day Camp. A week full of fun events, themed dress up days, and our annual End of Summer Celebration Party!
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Week 7 (Game Show Week)
|
$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed on 07/02/2025 |
||
|
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Week 8 (Cartoons & Comics)
|
$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/09/2025 |
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|
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Week 9 (Going Global)
|
$ 25.00 | Session is Full | ||
|
07/28/25 - 07/30/25
Week 10 (Spirit Week)
|
$ 25.00 | $120 - $162 | Session is Full |
KinderCamp
Rising Kindergarteners (must turn 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2025). Kinder Camp will be hosted in the Preschool area of the Complex where campers will experience fun themed weeks, onsite field trips, swimming, and much more!
Drop off time begins at 8:00AM and pick up ends at 4:00PM.
Weekly activities include: On-site field trips, swimming, group games, daily devotions, team building, crafts, summer reading, character development games and more!
AGES: Rising Kindergarten—8th
(Age group based on 2025/2026 grade level)
DATES: May 27th – July 30th
*Camp will not meet July 4th
TIMES: Monday—Friday (8:00am—4:00pm daily)
COST: Members – $200/wk | Non-members – $270/wk
REGISTRATION
- January 8 – Current afterschool participants
- January 15 – All YMCA members
- January 22 – General Public
You may reserve a space for your child by paying the full camp fee along with a $25 one time program registration fee or with a non-refundable $25 deposit for each week of camp along with a one time $25 program registration fee. The remainder of the payment is due the Saturday prior to the week of camp and will automatically be charged to the credit/debit card on file.
Change Fee: If you have to change one week to another, your deposit will transfer to the new week; however a $10 change fee will apply to each change made to the camper’s registered schedule.
*Income-based financial assistance is available for families in need. Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
Week 1- Unplug & Jump into Summer!– Campers will “unplug” and kick off summer with a week full of fun events, games, and more!
Week 2- Art of Animation – Campers will spark their imagination and enhance their artistic skills. A week full of painting, drawing, and fun creation of favorite fairy tales, hero’s, and characters.
Week 3- Aloha Summer – Campers will enjoy a week of island adventures, sandy
creations, and water games!
Week 4- LEGO Week- Campers will dive into the world of LEGOS! They will use their creativity to experience a week full of LEGO building and fun!
Week 5- Culinary Week- Campers will experience a week of full culinary fun by
creating fun food creations, food science through learning how to prepare, cook and finally eating their own creations!
Week 6- Great American Outdoors – Campers will celebrate Independence Day
through fun activities, games, and end the week with an American Themed Cookout!
Week 7- Game Show Week- Campers will compete in a variety of fun and challenging games, trivia, and physical challenges! It’s a week full of excitement, teamwork and friendly competition!
Week 8- Cartoons & Comics- Campers will dive into the world of Cartoons and Comics as they will have the opportunity to use their imagination by designing their own cartoon characters, superheroes, and comics!
Week 9- Going Global- Campers will “travel” the world in 5 days through cultural exploration, and learning about different areas of our world!
Week 10- Spirit Week- Campers will celebrate the end of Summer Day Camp. A week full of fun events, themed dress up days, and our annual End of Summer Celebration Party!
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
07/07/25 - 07/11/25
Week 7 (Game Show Week)
|
$ 25.00 |
Registration Closed on 07/02/2025 |
||
|
07/14/25 - 07/18/25
Week 8 (Cartoons & Comics)
|
$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/09/2025 |
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|
07/21/25 - 07/25/25
Week 9 (Going Global)
|
$ 25.00 |
Register Closes 07/16/2025 |
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07/28/25 - 07/30/25
Week 10 (Spirit Week)
|
$ 25.00 | $120 - $162 |
Register Closes 07/23/2025 |
Little Hoots (Preschool)
Little Hoots Camp is for ages 3years (completely potty trained) to 5years old. Each week your camper will discover new activities, enjoy pool time, gain independence and make lasting memories. All Little Hoot Camp sessions are from 9:00am-12:30pm. Your little camper will need a nut free snack each day.
Questions? Contact Preschool Director Rhonda Wild at [email protected]
AGES: 3 – 5 years (completely potty trained)
DATES: June 2—July 25 (see weekly themes below)
TIMES: Monday—Friday (9:00am—12:30pm daily)
COST: Members – $180/wk | Non-members – $230/wk
Themes
Session 1 (June 2-6) | Super Hero’s | Become a hero for the week as we explore the world of superheroes through exciting games, crafts, and teamwork-building activities.
Session 2 (June 9-13) | See How We Grow | Explore nature and learn how plants grow with hands-on gardening, crafts, and outdoor fun.
Session 3 (June 16-20) | Little Bakers | Get ready to bake and create delicious treats while learning basic kitchen skills and exploring the fun of cooking and sharing.
Session 4 (June 23-28) | Global Explores | Travel the globe through creative crafts and activities that showcase different cultures and famous destinations from around the world.
Session 5 (July 7-11) | Time Travel | Travel through time to explore the decades with dancing, games, and retro crafts.
Session 6 (July 14-18) | Creepy Crawlies | Explore the world of bugs and critters with outdoor adventures, nature walks, and hands-on activities.
Session 7 (July 21-25) | Island Explores | Embark on a tropical adventure with beach crafts, ocean fun, and island-inspired activities.
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