YMCA of the Sandhills

ARE YOU READY FOR A SUMMER FULL OF FUN FOR YOUR KIDS AND TEENS?

The Y is here for you!

SUMMER DAY CAMP 2026

YMCA Summer Camp is a place for kids to unplug from electronics and plug into to making new friends and memories, learning new skills, growing their confidence, being active and having fun! The Y's camp includes swim time, outdoor play, STEM activities, crafts and much more.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

YMCA of the Sandhills offers four camp locations for 2026 where our caring, trained staff will ensure your kids have a great summer camp experience! 

Cumberland County Camps:

  • June 1- August 14
  • Monday-Friday, 7 am - 6 pm
  • Ages 5-11
  • Hope Mills Day Camp: 4028 Legion Rd., Hope Mills
  • Fayetteville Day Camp: Fayetteville YMCA, 2717 Ft. Bragg Rd., Fayetteville

Harnett County Camps:

  • June 1-August 7
  • Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-6 pm
  • Saleeby Day Camp: Ages 5-11 at Saleeby Family YMCA, Carletta Cagle Dr., Cameron
  • Saleeby Outdoor Camp: Ages 7-11, 80 Word Church Ln., Lillington

Camp Registration Rates:

  • Members: $175 / $20 deposit per week
  • Non-members: $190 / $20 deposit per week plus $50 registration fee
  • Field Trips: $10/week for ages 7+ only.
  • Shirt: $15
  • Registration, weekly deposit, field trip and shirt fees are non-refundable. 

Camp Policies

SUMMER LEADERSHIP, GROWTH AND FUN FOR YOUR TEENAGER!

YMCA of the Sandhills offers a summer full of fun for teens, including leadreship opportunities suh as our Leaders in Training (LIT) and Counselor in Training programs, plus our GET SUMMER --free Y membership for teens with teen-only wellness classes, trips, night events and more with supportive mentors. Plus, community partners share real-life skills that matter--like managing money and landing a great job!

Learn about all the Y's teen programs and how to register for them. 

Contact Info

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WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, CAMP IS IN!

Keep your kids active and entertained when school is out! The Y offers Spring Break and Winter Break camps to provide parents with quality, affordable child care when school is out of session. 

2026 Spring Break Camp: Registration is now closed!

BRIDGE programs

The YMCA is honored to offer a nurturing, safe and fun environment for all families in need.

BRIDGE PROGRAM: Single parents attending school full-time may apply for free childcare services to serve their eligible dependents. To read more about the Bridge Program initiative, click here. If you are interested in financially supporting the Bridge Program, please contact us at (910) 426-9622 to donate.

Bridge Application: click here to download. *All schools are eligible.

 

Y NEWS AND EVENTS

APRIL 12-19: FAMILY MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL!

We're celebrating families in a BIG way April 12-19! Join the Y April 12–19 and we’ll waive the join fee on all Family memberships — that’s a $69 savings. Plus, we’ll include 2 complimentary Parents’ Night Out registrations* (a $30 value) to give parents a well earned break and kids a fun night at the Y with games, crafts, swimming and more. Get all the details here!

 

KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE  

The Y is joining the nationwide Five Days of Action intiaitive April 13-17 with a focus on keeping kids safe, especially online. Learn more and access resources here. 

 SAVE THE DATE:
APRIL 18!  
We can't wait for Saturday, April 18! That's when we will host our annual HEALTHY KIDS DAY at both the Fayetteville YMCA and the Saleeby Family YMCA branches-- a free, fun event for the entire community! Visit from 10 am to 2 pm for all the fun -- indoor swimming at the Y, fun outdoor fitness, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, and so much more! Plus, we will have community partners join us! 
DIABETES AND EYE HEALTH: APRIL 30 
Active Older Adults --save the date! Join us to learn about Diabetes and Eye Health on April 30 at 10 am at the Fayetteville YMCA. Please RSVP to Karen.Utley@ymcaofthesandhills.org. Check out all the AOA activities!