Camp Excelsior

Teen Camps are under construction for the 2009 Summer.  Please contact Molly D'Avria at the Stowe Family YMCA with questions at mdavria@gastonymca.org or Loy Adkins with questions reguarding Association-wide Adventure Trips at ladkins@gastonymca.org.

BIG Adventure Trips (Campers ages 12 - 15)

The YMCA knows that teens love to explore!  Adventure camp is both physically challenging and fun for campers ages 12 - 15!  Adventures will leave camp on Tuesday and return on Friday of each week for an overnight experience!  The colst of each trip includes all activities, lodging, and most meals.  Drop off and pick up will take place at the South YMCA in Gastonia.  A parent meeting will take place before each trip.

Camper In Leadership Training        

(Rising 9th and 10th graders)

The C.I.L.T. program is a two-week experience for teens on their way to becoming counselors.  C.I.L.T.’s will go through training, be assigned to a huddle, raise funds for a trip, plan big events, and lead activities and songs.  Some activities include skill builders, group initiatives, mentoring, planning of events, trips, fundraising, and swimming.