Come experience the 195 beautiful acres of Camp Kirkwood!
What makes Camp Kirkwood especially unique is its location and ability to provide your child with a number of summer camp activities that are usually exclusive to residential camps. Your campers will enjoy activities like zip lines, archery, canoeing, swimming, low and high ropes courses, arts and crafts, hiking, bb guns and more! This year we are providing our campers with pick up locations so that everyone can join in the fun this summer!
For more than 50 years, Camp Kirkwood has welcomed campers, giving them a chance to escape the distraction of modern life and experience God’s breath-taking natural world through exploration and adventure. Camp Kirkwood is located just outside of Watha, North Carolina and is managed by the Y. At Camp Kirkwood, the Y is able to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for kids to build character, develop self-confidence and encourage self expression.
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What makes Camp Kirkwood especially unique is its location and ability to provide your child with a number of summer camp activities that are usually exclusive to residential camps. Your campers will enjoy activities like zip lines, archery, canoeing, swimming, low and high ropes courses, arts and crafts, hiking, bb guns and more! This year we are providing our campers with pick up locations so that everyone can join in the fun this summer!
For more than 50 years, Camp Kirkwood has welcomed campers, giving them a chance to escape the distraction of modern life and experience God’s breath-taking natural world through exploration and adventure. Camp Kirkwood is located just outside of Watha, North Carolina and is managed by the Y. At Camp Kirkwood, the Y is able to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for kids to build character, develop self-confidence and encourage self expression.
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YOUTH DAY CAMP
Campers are encouraged to explore the outdoors and participate in new and exciting adventures each and every day at Camp Kirkwood. A typical day includes a variety of activities from archery and canoeing to zip-lining and conquering scenic hiking trails. Our goal is to help your children grow mentally, physically and spiritually while they are with us. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for campers to learn new sports and games, create arts and crafts, develop good sportsmanship, learn to be a team player, build new friendships, and learn how to have fun in healthy and creative ways.
Ages: 5-12
TEEN DAY CAMP Our camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s Teen Day Camp program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming.
Ages: 13-15
Campers are encouraged to explore the outdoors and participate in new and exciting adventures each and every day at Camp Kirkwood. A typical day includes a variety of activities from archery and canoeing to zip-lining and conquering scenic hiking trails. Our goal is to help your children grow mentally, physically and spiritually while they are with us. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for campers to learn new sports and games, create arts and crafts, develop good sportsmanship, learn to be a team player, build new friendships, and learn how to have fun in healthy and creative ways.
Ages: 5-12
TEEN DAY CAMP Our camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s Teen Day Camp program operates hand-in-hand with our Youth Day Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming.
Ages: 13-15
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June 12-16 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp
June 19-23 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp June 26-30 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 3-7 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 10-14 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 17-21 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 24-28 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp July 31-4 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp Aug 7-11 Youth Day Camp Teen Day Camp Camp Meals: Full-Day campers are provided with free breakfast, lunch and snack each day at Camp Kirkwood. |
DAYS/HOURS: Full Day Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
DROP OFF: 7:30am-8:00am PICK UP: 4:00pm-5:00pm ONE TIME REGISTRATION FEE: $35 1st child $15 2nd child WEEKLY FEES: $175/Week (Youth) 0r $150/week (Teen) CONTACT: Luke Dooley (336) 409-7938 luke.dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Typical Schedule:
7:00-9:00am AM Extended Care (Drop off, games, breakfast, etc.) 9:00-9:15am Opening Rally (skits, contests, attendance) 9:15am-4pm Camp Activities (group games, snack, high & low challenge courses, archery, bb gun, arts & crafts, lunch, swimming, canoeing, clean up) 4:00-5:00pm PM Extended Care (pick up, playground, board games, etc.) |
BUS STOPS: Camp Kirkwood is now providing bus pick-up and drop-off at the following locations:
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Topsail Presbyterian Church
(Between 7:00-7:10 & 4:45-5:30) 16249 US Highway 17N Hampstead, NC 28443 Express Y (Between 7:00-7:10 & 5:00-5:30) 11 S. Kerr Wilmington, NC 28403 |
Paul's Place
(Between 7:00-7:20 & 4:40-5:00) 11725 U.S. 117 Rocky Point, NC 28457 |
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Residential Camp
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For more than 50 years, Camp Kirkwood has welcomed campers, giving them a chance to escape the distraction of modern life and experience God’s breath-taking natural world through exploration & adventure. Camp Kirkwood is located just outside of Watha, NC and is managed by the Y. With the great outdoors as a background, Y staff create activities that teach the value of persistence when completing a difficult task, problem-solving skills and how to work together to achieve a common goal as well as other age appropriate life lessons.
TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years)
Camp Kirkwood’s Residential Camp gives children a safe environment to meet challenges like hitting their first bullseye or completing the high ropes course. Our classic camp experience, six-day overnight camp, is full of traditions, activities, and adventure. Campers choose eight activities, based on their own interests, to participate in throughout the week during morning activity times. The rest of the day is spent hanging out with their cabin group, swimming or participating in other water activities and enjoying open recreation times. Evening activities include all camp skits, s'mores around the campfire, & night hikes.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $475 / week
CONTACT: Luke Dooley 336-409-7938 Luke.Dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years)
Camp Kirkwood’s Residential Camp gives children a safe environment to meet challenges like hitting their first bullseye or completing the high ropes course. Our classic camp experience, six-day overnight camp, is full of traditions, activities, and adventure. Campers choose eight activities, based on their own interests, to participate in throughout the week during morning activity times. The rest of the day is spent hanging out with their cabin group, swimming or participating in other water activities and enjoying open recreation times. Evening activities include all camp skits, s'mores around the campfire, & night hikes.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $475 / week
CONTACT: Luke Dooley 336-409-7938 Luke.Dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
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June 11-16 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years
June 18-23 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years June 25-30 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 2-7 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 9-14 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 16-21 Traditional Camp 7-15 Years July 23-28 Soccer Camp 7-15 Years July 23-28 Girls on the Run Camp 7-15 Years July 23-28 STRIDE Camp 7-15 Years July 30-Aug 4 Lacrosse Camp 7-15 Years |
DAYS/HOURS: Sunday 3:00pm - Friday 6:00pm
DROP OFF: Sunday, 3:00pm-4:00pm WELCOME CEREMONY: 4:00pm *Parents are welcome to join PICK UP: Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm ONE TIME REGISTRATION FEE: $35 1st child $15 2nd child WEEKLY FEES*: $350/Week CONTACT: Luke Dooley (336) 409 7938 luke.dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org |
HOLDOVER WEEKENDS: Campers who are signed up for consecutive weeks of camp may pay $80 to stay at camp during the weekend.
All camp programs begin on Sunday. Arrive for check-in between 3:00-4:00pm to move your camper into their cabin, meet the staff, and turn in any medications. Parents and guests are also welcome to tour camp and stay for our Opening Ceremony at 4:00pm. The camp program ends on Friday and campers should be picked up between 4:00-6:00pm. In regards to contact throughout the week, studies by the American Camp Association have shown that calling home is detrimental to the development of your child's independence, and can create or aggravate seious homesickness. Since camp is only a week long event, we like to encourage complete immersion in the experience from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. Parents can call the director and get a report on their camper(s) at any time.
All camp programs begin on Sunday. Arrive for check-in between 3:00-4:00pm to move your camper into their cabin, meet the staff, and turn in any medications. Parents and guests are also welcome to tour camp and stay for our Opening Ceremony at 4:00pm. The camp program ends on Friday and campers should be picked up between 4:00-6:00pm. In regards to contact throughout the week, studies by the American Camp Association have shown that calling home is detrimental to the development of your child's independence, and can create or aggravate seious homesickness. Since camp is only a week long event, we like to encourage complete immersion in the experience from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. Parents can call the director and get a report on their camper(s) at any time.
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Sports Camps
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This year is an exciting full week of top-level coaching instruction incorporated into the Y's Camp Kirkwood experience. Mornings focus on drills and skills development, player improvement and S.A.Q. training (Speed, Agility, Quickness) led by certified Soccer Coaches and Officials. After lunch we play games to reinforce the mornings lessons. The rest of the day is spent swimming in the pool, enjoying open recreation times, and participating team building initiatives like Swing by Choice and the obstacle course. Evening activities include s'mores around the campfire. Participants need sleeping bags and toiletries, swimsuit & towel, soccer shoes and regular shoes. Sunscreen and bug spray is a must!
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SOCCER RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years)
Join us for a week at Camp Kirkwood. With a focus on soccer, kids will also enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Campers will receive up to six hours of soccer instruction from our YMCA Soccer Staff each day. Participants will come back with improved skills and techniques!
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Lee Spooner 910-251-9622 Ext. 232 Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
LACROSSE RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 10 - 16 Years)
Eat. Sleep. LAX. Lacrosse camp at Camp Kirkwood combines traditional camp activities with 5 hours of lacrosse instruction each day! Each morning the boys and girls will split time on the field honing stick skills. Each evening the participants will small-field scrimmage until dark. The rest of the time is filled with all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Participants must provide their own lacrosse equipment, including all protective pads. This camp is open to all experience levels. Newer players are welcome, but should have at least one season, day camp, or weekend clinic under their belt. Coached by YMCA staff with Head Coaching staff from regional universities.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $700 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years (maximum of 16 campers)
Girls on the Run will be at Camp Kirkwood for an extra-special week of camp! Each morning, campers will receive enriching Girls on the Run themed lessons that creatively incorporate running. The rest of the time at camp, we will enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Evening time will include optional evening runs so as to enjoy the cooler weather the evening brings. Although not a “serious” “running” camp, as it is part of the program curriculum, campers should come prepared to run, jog, walk or skip continuously for up to 1 hour each day.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
STRIDE RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years (maximum of 16 campers)
Join us at Camp Kirkwood for an extra-special week of camp! STRIDE is a fun fitness and character development program for boys in grades 3-8. Each morning, boys will receive enriching STRIDE themed lessons that creatively incorporate running. The rest of the time at camp, we will enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Evening time will include optional evening runs so as to enjoy the cooler weather the evening brings. Although not a “serious” “running” camp, as it is part of the program curriculum, campers should come prepared to run, jog, walk or skip continuously for up to 1 hour each day.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
Join us for a week at Camp Kirkwood. With a focus on soccer, kids will also enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Campers will receive up to six hours of soccer instruction from our YMCA Soccer Staff each day. Participants will come back with improved skills and techniques!
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Lee Spooner 910-251-9622 Ext. 232 Lee.Spooner@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
LACROSSE RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 10 - 16 Years)
Eat. Sleep. LAX. Lacrosse camp at Camp Kirkwood combines traditional camp activities with 5 hours of lacrosse instruction each day! Each morning the boys and girls will split time on the field honing stick skills. Each evening the participants will small-field scrimmage until dark. The rest of the time is filled with all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Participants must provide their own lacrosse equipment, including all protective pads. This camp is open to all experience levels. Newer players are welcome, but should have at least one season, day camp, or weekend clinic under their belt. Coached by YMCA staff with Head Coaching staff from regional universities.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $700 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
GIRLS ON THE RUN RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years (maximum of 16 campers)
Girls on the Run will be at Camp Kirkwood for an extra-special week of camp! Each morning, campers will receive enriching Girls on the Run themed lessons that creatively incorporate running. The rest of the time at camp, we will enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Evening time will include optional evening runs so as to enjoy the cooler weather the evening brings. Although not a “serious” “running” camp, as it is part of the program curriculum, campers should come prepared to run, jog, walk or skip continuously for up to 1 hour each day.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
STRIDE RESIDENTIAL CAMP (Ages: 7 - 15 Years (maximum of 16 campers)
Join us at Camp Kirkwood for an extra-special week of camp! STRIDE is a fun fitness and character development program for boys in grades 3-8. Each morning, boys will receive enriching STRIDE themed lessons that creatively incorporate running. The rest of the time at camp, we will enjoy all that Camp Kirkwood has to offer including archery, zip line, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, bb guns and more. Evening time will include optional evening runs so as to enjoy the cooler weather the evening brings. Although not a “serious” “running” camp, as it is part of the program curriculum, campers should come prepared to run, jog, walk or skip continuously for up to 1 hour each day.
Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $450 / week
CONTACT: Aileen Sutton 910-251-9622 Ext. 246 Aileen.Sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
Leaders in Training
LEADERS IN TRAINING CAMP (Ages: 13 - 15 Years)
The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Residential Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Camp goals are to teach leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages.
WEEKS: June 11-23 July 9-21
HOURS: Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm / Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm
CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $710 / 2-weeks
CONTACT: Luke Dooley 336-409-7938 Luke.Dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
The camp environment provides a unique opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, particularly in assisting counselors with younger campers. The Y’s LIT program operates hand-in-hand with our Residential Camps providing young leaders the opportunity to mentor younger kids, participate in daily activities, and help counselors execute programming. Leaders in Training Camp goals are to teach leadership skills that can be used at school, home and within the community- not just at camp! The LITs will always have an adult counselor with them and this Y camp program gives teens the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and capacity for working with people of all ages.
WEEKS: June 11-23 July 9-21
HOURS: Drop Off: Sunday at 2:00pm / Pick Up: Friday at 4:00pm
CAMP SITE: Camp Kirkwood COST: $710 / 2-weeks
CONTACT: Luke Dooley 336-409-7938 Luke.Dooley@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
