Summer Season

Summer Day Camp

at YMCA Camp Weaver

Schedule & Cost

In 2026, YMCA Camp Weaver Summer Day Camp costs $320 per week for YMCA Nationwide Members and $330 for Community Guests.

A $50 non-refundable reservation administrative fee is required per session and is applied to the weekly balance. Note: Camp fee subject to change.

YMCA Camp Weaver believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp regardless of income. Camp Weaver and the YMCA of Greensboro offer Financial Assistance based on household income and/or extenuating circumstances on a sliding scale. To learn more and apply, visit our Financial Assistance webpage.

Note: The financial assistance application deadline will be March 1st, 2026.

2026 Summer Day Camp Dates

Session 1: June 15-19 Theme: Superhero
Session 2: June 22-26 Theme: Out of this World
Session 3: June 29 – July 3 Theme: Splish Splash
Session 4: July 6-10 Theme: Wizarding Week
Session 5: July 13-17 Theme: International
Session 6: July 20-24 Theme: Hollywood
Session 7: July 27-31 Theme: Wild West
Session 8: August 3-7 Theme: Rock the Camp
Session 9: August 10-14 Theme: Safari
Session 10: August 17-21 Theme: Spies vs. Ninjas

We do not prorate any fees. All fees are on a weekly basis. Registration is open!

Additional Fee: Bus Transportation at Bus Sites (Limited Availability)

We offer two bus sites conveniently located in Greensboro:

Alex W. Spears III Family YMCA
3216 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410

Kathleen Price Bryan Family YMCA
501 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401

We do not offer daily rates. Camp Weaver staff will ask you to set a pick-up password. Please share this password with anyone who will be picking up your child

Additional bus transportation fee: $50/camper/week. Sign-up required at least one week prior to session start, based on availability.

Please call the office to communicate any important information. We do not offer daily rates. Camp Weaver staff will ask you to set a pick-up password. Please share this password with anyone who will be picking up your child. Campers will not be released without the proper password.

At YMCA Camp Weaver, we offer a fun-filled summer day camp experience for campers aged 6 to 12 years old. (Note: Campers must be 6 years old by June 1st). Children are grouped by age and supervised by Camp Weaver counselors. Each day, every camper participates in both land and water activities.

Our YMCA day camp is a great opportunity for children who may be looking to take a first step toward participating in overnight summer camp but may not quite be ready to stay overnight. It’s one of the most popular day summer camps in Greensboro, NC and Guilford County!

Ages: 6+ year olds

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Summer Day Camp Activities

ust because your camper isn’t staying overnight doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the fun! At YMCA Camp Weaver’s summer day camp near Greensboro, NC, we pack each day with exciting activities and meaningful experiences that build core skills your child will carry with them for years. Day campers participate in a wide variety of activities and we hear every summer that they can’t wait to come back, making YMCA Camp Weaver one of the best summer camps in Greensboro, NC!

Archery

Basketball

BB Guns

Blob*

Canoeing*

Climbing Tower

Crafts

Dance & Drama

Gardening

Hiking

Paddle Boarding*

Kayaking

Farm

Low Ropes Course

Outdoor Living Skills

Sports

Swimming*

Water Slide*

Water Zipline*

*Water activities vary based on swimming band level. Each camper must take a swim evaluation. Read more about the swim evaluation in our Camp Guide.

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Summer Day Camp Activities

Just because your camper isn’t staying overnight at summer camp doesn’t mean he or she has to miss out on the summer camp fun! We jam-pack day campers’ schedules with as many activities and fun experiences as we can while teaching each child core skills that they will keep with them as they grow up. Summer campers will participate in a wide variety of activities during their time at YMCA Camp Weaver Summer Camp. We hear every summer that day campers can’t wait to come back to camp day after day to see their friends, enjoy camp programs and soak in all of the fun summer activities.

Archery

Basketball

BB Guns

Blob*

Climbing Tower

Crafts

Dance & Drama

Gardening

Paddle Boarding*

Kayaking

Farm

Low Ropes Course

Sports

Canoeing*

Hiking

Outdoor Living Skills

Swimming*

Water Slide*

Water Zipline*

*Water activities vary based on swimming band level. Each camper must take a swim evaluation. Read more about the swim evaluation in our Camp Guide.

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Day in the Life of a Day Camper

All campers at YMCA Camp Weaver travel to activity areas and meals in their group cohort. Groups are divided by age. During the application process, you can request that children be placed in the same group.

Sample Summer Day Camp Schedule

7:30 – 9:00 am — General Check-In

9:00 am — Morning Meeting

9:30 – 10:30am — Swimming in the pool or lake (swim evaluation takes place on Mondays, campers will not have regular swim time on Mondays)

11:00 am — Meet at Flag Pole

11:15 am — Lunch

11:50 am — Activities Begin

1:00 pm — Snack

1:30 pm — Activities Continue

4:00 pm — Snack

4:30 pm — Check-out Begins

Summer Day Leader in Training Camp

Growing up and learning key leadership skills doesn’t have to be a drag! At YMCA Camp Weaver’s Day Camp Leader in Training program, teens will develop leadership skills while connecting with their peers. Teens will explore their talents as individuals and in groups while continuing to learn and grow.

Whether your camper has been coming to YMCA Camp Weaver for years, or is brand new to our camp, a teen leadership program at Camp Weaver provides an excellent opportunity for teens to develop leadership and outdoor living skills. Our leadership programs provide a safe place to work on real-life skills such as independence, time management, and group work.

Program Details

The Day Camp Future Leader program prepares 14–15-year-old campers for our Counselor-in-Training program. Over 4 weeks, campers participate in regular camp activities while getting behind-the-scenes experience through service projects and shadowing senior staff. Highlights include 3 field trips for adventure, teambuilding, and community service.

Our small cohorts of 6-8 campers work closely with staff to develop essential skills like active listening, servant leadership, and communication. Campers earn a “passport” to track their progress. We’d love to welcome your young leader back to Weaver for another summer of growth and memories.

2026 Session Dates

Session 1: June 15-July 10

Session 2: July 13-August 7

Cost

Leader in Training Day Camp costs $850 for the entire 4-week session. Campers are eligible to add the bus for the fee of $50 per week. LIT requires a $100 non-refundable deposit per session. This amount is applied to the session balance. Note: Camp fee subject to change.

YMCA Camp Weaver believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience camp regardless of income. To serve its community, Camp Weaver and the YMCA of Greensboro offer Financial Assistance to participants and is granted based on the need demonstrated by household income and/or extenuating circumstances.

Financial Assistance is on a sliding scale. To learn more and apply, visit our Financial Assistance webpage.

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Meals

Day summer campers at YMCA Camp Weaver will receive a delicious hot lunch each day as well as snacks throughout the day. If your camper has a food allergy, please let us know during registration.

Camp Weaver is a complete nut-free facility.

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Summer Day Camp check-in and check-out are easy and convenient for parents and guardians. Campers and be dropped off/picked up at Camp Weaver or at one of our bus sites throughout Greensboro, North Carolina.

For details, visit our Camp Guides page.

2026 Summer Camp Open House Dates

Come experience YMCA Camp Weaver firsthand! Our Open Houses are a great opportunity to tour camp, meet our staff, and learn more about our summer day camp and overnight programs in Greensboro, NC. Drop in anytime!

Dates: March 22nd, 2026 & April 12th, 2026

Open Houses will begin outside of Herman Hall. Click here to view a map of Camp Weaver.

"My boys absolutely loved YMCA camp weaver! They came home exhausted from all the activities and excited to get up early to start the next day. I put them in four different summer day camps this summer, and this was by far their favorite camp!"

Brenda M