Camp · Arts · Ages 6–9 · $2,963/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 6–9

YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp

YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp · $2,963/week · ★ 4.8 (70 reviews)

YMCA Camp Harrison offers a traditional overnight camp experience for youth in the Blue Ridge Mountains, focusing on character development through outdoor ac...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Harrison's website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is a nonprofit organization, part of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The program type is primarily overnight, offering various sessions including a 'Mini Camp' for younger campers. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Harrison are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews, frequently praising the caring staff, wide range of activities, and positive impact on campers. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camp_harrison and a Facebook page 'YMCACampHarrison'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 7901 South NC Highway 18, Boomer, NC 28606, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, $1270 for a 3-night session. Weekly cost is an estimate.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp

What ages does YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp accept?
YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp is open to children ages 6–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp cost?
YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp publishes $2,963/week for the standard session. USD, $1270 for a 3-night session. Weekly cost is an estimate. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp's hours?
YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp?
YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp provide lunch?
YMCA Camp Harrison Mini Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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