Summer Camps and Programs
The Y is Giving Kids
GASTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA Their Best Summer Ever
home with so much excitement for
all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed
that they can’t wait to come back the
next day.”
The Y’s day camp activities
help kids grow socially, emotionally,
cognitively and physically. Each
day campers will participate in age
related activities that keep both their
minds and muscles active such as
summer reading, swimming, STEM
experiments, fun games, songs, and
MORE!
As a leading nonprofit committed
to strengthening community through
youth development, the Y offers so much more than a place to play
and have fun. Through a holistic approach to youth development, the
Y nurtures the potential of children and teens from birth to career to
help them achieve in school and life. Through day camp and other youth
development programs, the Y is working to keep kids active and address
gaps in learning when school is not in session.
To learn more about the Gaston County Family YMCA’s day camp
program, contact Freddie Mibelli at 704.822.9622 or visit www.
gastonymca.org.
Trading stories and sharing a favorite book or song with a new friend.
Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff and team-mates after
scoring the winning point. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is
what the Y’s day camp is all about, and we are ensuring kids get more
out of summer: more learning, more exploration and more achievement.
For parents and guardians who enjoy seeing their child’s face glow when
retelling a camp story, and want to see their child accomplish things, the
Y encourages you to enroll them in the Y’s day camp.
The Gaston County Family YMCA’s day camp offers a mix of fun and
educational activities aimed at improving kids’ well-being, such as group
games, archery, and gymnastics. Our program centers on three areas
proven to impact kids’ development: friendship, accomplishment and
belonging.
Working with SEER Analytics to find out how camp benefits kids,
the Y recently surveyed nearly 30,000 parents and caregivers with kids
enrolled in camp at nearly 190 Y associations nationwide. Ninety-two
percent of parents/caregivers said they agreed the Y’s day camp program
helped kids make new friends. In addition, 83 percent said they agreed
the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 87
percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at their Y camp.
“At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to
accomplish new skills, make friends and feel like they belong, they are
comfortable expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected
and supported,” says Freddie Mibelli. “We are focusing on these youth
development areas to ensure that kids in our day camp program go
The YMCA is your headquarters for summer! Camp registration begins in February
for summer camp programs across the county. There are options for your child to
achieve, build relationship, and belong! Take a look at the locations below and learn
more about the camps and programs they offe ȁѡ