Rutherford County Youth Camps

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Rutherford County Youth Camps

Location:

The R.O.C.

140 Old Caroleen Rd Forest City

 

Cost: $102

 

Waiting List: If you see the words ‘Waiting List’ instead of ‘Register’ click “Waiting List” to add your child to that week’s list. Campers will be added to the roster if we have a cancellation based on the registration date. 

Hours: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM Monday-Friday

*+Swimming: 3 days a week

*+Field Trips: Tuesdays

What to Bring/Wear: 2 snacks, lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, bathing suit & towel, camp shirt (Tuesdays), closed-toe shoes, and play clothes. Please do not send your child to camp in new shoes or clothes. Camp is fun and fun is sometimes messy.

What not to Bring: toys, electronics including cell phones, ipads, laptops, and smartwatches. These items will be collected at camp and locked in a safe place until the child is picked up.

Camp fees are drafted on a weekly basis. All cancellation requests must be submitted 15 days
prior to the week of cancellation.

*Field Trip Days, Swimming Days, & cost are subject to change

** Camp weeks subject to change depending on location

+Field Trips & Swim Days are weather permitting

Questions? Contact Danielle, Family Programs Director [email protected]

 


CIT Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/1/26 - 7/31/26
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What is a CIT?

A CIT is a Counselor in Training.

Who can be a CIT?

To be eligible for a CIT you must have completed the 8th grade.

What does a CIT do?

A CIT is support to the camp staff. CITs lead games, assist in Arts & Crafts, STEM, and other camp related task.

CITs can earn volunteer hours for school.

Our CIT program is geared towards learning the leadership and supervisory skills it takes to be a future staff member at Dover YMCA. Through interaction within our camps, leading activities, team-building projects, and teaching activities, CITs get hands-on experience on what it means to be a leader within a day camp setting while providing general job skills.
The daily performance of each CIT is carefully evaluated, and suggestions for growth are provided. However, participation in the program does not guarantee a staff position.
      QUALIFICATIONS
       Must be 13-15 years old.
  1. Must possess a keen interest in developing leadership potential.
  2. Must have a genuine interest in working with children.
  3. Must be willing to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.
  4. Must be in good mental and physical health.
  5. Must be enrolled in the CIT program.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 5/7/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 25.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
- Registration
Closed
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
- Registration
Closed
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
- Registration
Closed
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
- Registration
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06/29/26 - 07/03/26
- Registration
Closed
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
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07/13/26 - 07/17/26
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07/20/26 - 07/24/26
1 / 6 Available Registration
Closed
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
- Registration
Closed

Spring Break Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
3/29/27 - 4/21/28
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Spring Break Camp-Think summer camp but during the school year.

Where is Christmas Camp & Spring Break Camp located?

Spring Break Camp: Forrest Hunt Elementary

What are the hours?

7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Can my child attend even if I don’t need the full week?

Yes, just use our single day registration under Rutherford County Schools Kids Day Out

What does my child need to bring to camp?

A lunch, 2 snacks, and a water bottle. Please wear play clothes and closed toe shoes

Can my child bring electronics?

No, this includes cell phones and smart watches.

Does my child have to attend Afterschool to attend camps?

No


Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/29/27 - 04/02/27
Registration
Closed
04/17/28 - 04/21/28
Registration
Closed

Summer Camp

Rutherford County Family Programs
6/1/26 - 8/4/28
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Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/1/26 8/8/26 Online / Front Desk $ 102.00$ 102.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/01/26 - 06/05/26
12 / 110 Available Register  
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
13 / 110 Available Register  
06/15/26 - 06/19/26
17 / 110 Available Register  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
12 / 110 Available Register  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
13 / 110 Available Register  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
17 / 110 Available Register  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
19 / 110 Available Register  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
14 / 110 Available Register  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
16 / 110 Available Register  
06/07/27 - 06/11/27
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