Full-Day Programs
Fun, all-day programs with games, activities and sports on teacher workdays and some holidays. These programs are for grade K - 8 and are the perfect day-long break from school.
Program Information
YMCA Holiday Care Days are offered on most teacher workdays and holidays. The program operates at our YMCAs in Wake, Durham, Chatham, Johnston, Lee and Orange counties.
Each day, children spend time swimming (weather permitting), playing games, participating in sports and doing arts and crafts.
Children are grouped by age and grade and spend the day with their peers, YMCA youth staff and counselors. There is plenty of outside time, STEM activities and active fun to keep your child engaged all day long.
YMCA School Holiday Camp operates from 7 a.m.* - 6 p.m. and is offered for ages 5 - 14, kindergarten through grade 8.
*7:30 a.m. start time at Alexander Family YMCA, Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA, Chatham YMCA, Northwest Cary YMCA, Southeast Raleigh YMCA & Lakewood YMCA programs.
What You Need to Know
Find out what to bring, medication forms and read our parent guidebook about YMCA youth programs.
2025 - 26 Cost
Members: $42
Program Participant: $53
Locations
Holiday Care Days are based on each school system's calendar. Programs are held at YMCAs except where indicated.
| Location | Director | Register |
|---|---|---|
| A.E. Finley YMCA, Raleigh | Ken DeLorey | Register |
| Alexander Family YMCA, Raleigh | Kaitlyn Tun | Register |
| Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA | Kaitlyn Boigner (Chapel Hill) Zia Cuthbertson (Orange County) | Register (CH) Register (OC) |
| Chatham Park YMCA, Pittsboro | Molly Heffner | Register |
| East Triangle YMCA, Clayton | Daniel Balogh | Register |
| Ingram Family YMCA, Sanford | Kayla Wisner | Register |
| Kerr Family YMCA, Raleigh | Yatill Brown | Register |
| Kraft Family YMCA, Apex | Chad Wilson | Register |
| Lakewood YMCA, Durham | Taylor Dorsey-Flowers | Register |
| Northwest Family YMCA, Cary | Tai'Jonna Lane | Register |
| Poole Family YMCA, Garner | Matthew Hicks | Register |
| Taylor Family YMCA, Cary | Danielle Crutchfield | Register |
| Southeast Raleigh YMCA, Raleigh | Justin Foureau | Register |
| YMCA at Knightdale Station, Knightdale Held at the Knightdale Recreation Center | Matt Streit | Register |
Our Best Offer
Register by Sept. 7 for our yearly, five-day YMCA After School program and receive 50% off Teacher Workday and Holiday Care days for the 2026 - 27 school year.