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YMCA Camp Cheerio

4.7· 66 reviews
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4.7/ 5

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Drew Jamison
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As a camper I find cheerio so fun!!
There are so many traditions that have been around since they 1st opened in 1960!
All my counselors are so nice and friendly.
And everybody is so warm and welcoming!

Amy Bath
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Two daughters- nine years apart..... The second one loves it just as much as the first. I like the physical size of the camp as well as the number of campers. I've had my children attend extremely large camps where it was difficult to find your buddies, or make it to your next skill with ease while still seeing faces for the very first time after 10-14 days at camp. I've also had them attend camps that were intimate and small, so there was a lack of festivity and excitement in the air. Cheerio fits nicely in the middle. Big, but not too big. Enough campers to find plenty with common interests, but small enough to have familiarity of faces.

Wonderful staff; warm and friendly. Plenty of great role models all around. Comfortable and clean living conditions. Highly recommend.

Lilia Redbird
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It was a nice camp with good food and nice counselors. but its not summer camp air conditioner in the cabins food cooked for you, you don't even help clean up after meals. And not that its a bad thing but you shower every night. You don't really develop a special relationship with your counselors. You don't learn everybody's name in your cabin if you are new. its not a place you make friends easily everybody comes already knowing each other.

Marin Shade
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Camp Cheerio is a second home to me. Camp is where I can find peace and be myself. I can be myself and be free. Ever Summer I leap with joy of coming to camp. On the last day i cry because i am leaving. Then I long for the next time I get to come back and see the beautiful place I call home. Camp has changed my life in so many ways. I have made some of my best friends. I think everybody should go to Camp Cheerio so they can feel the joy I feel every year.

Bess Pridgen
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As a Milestone camper at Cheerio, I could not be more thankful for my time here. Cheerio has taught me so much, like how to be myself, and how to care for others before yourself. Everyone there is so amazing. The camp itself is a blast. All of the activities are really fun and the food is awesome, but it's the people that make it so incredibly special. I can't wait to go back next year.

A Google User
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Camp Cheerio is the best camp ever created!!!!! I would give it a million trillion rating if I could! Whenever you are down, you can think about you great memories at Camp Cheerio! This YMCA, Christian, summer camp is the best camp ever! The counselors are amazing, the friends you make are awesome, the food is delicious, well, just about everything there is awesome! I love y'all so much Camp Cheerio! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

mary elizabeth
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Camp Cheerio is and always will be my home. I look forward to it all year and i honestly love it so much. I have met some of my best friends there and made some of the best memories. The activities are great, the counselors and staff are very kind, and the food is delicious. I really recommend this camp!

sally ozmore
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camp cheerio is without a doubt my favorite place in the world. i have made so many friendships up on this mountaintop, many that are closer than my friendships back home. the counselors and staff there are literally amazing and they do everything to make your time at cheerio the best it can be. i love everyone at this camp with my whole heart. cheerio truly is a home away from home.

Vanessa Chazal
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It has been the best experience of my life and the friends that you make stay with you your whole cheerio career so you don't have to make new friends every year. The counselors are fantastic, the food is great, and the activities are great. It was and IS awesome!!

Paul Meeks
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I remember this from my childhood. I am 51 years old now and I still have fond memories. Canoeing on the lake and jumping on the trampolines behind the gym (I wonder if they are still there). Looking at Stone Mountain over the split rail fence. Good times as a camper and as a CIT (Counselor in Training). Also, I wonder if they have the "radio station" in the upper area of the Lodge. Used to have to play reveille there every morning. LOL

eliza c
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Camp Cheerio is a second home to me. The best part of this beautiful mountaintop is the lifelong friendships you make. I ve met some of the most incredible people at camp. Not only has camp connected me with new friends, but also with Christ. The food is delicious, the activities are awesome, and the overall vibe is amazing. If you re looking for a camp, Cheerio is the place!

R FL
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Horrible experience - my daughter was treated terribly and unfairly at this place. I have nothing positive to say about Campcheerio. I felt heartbroken when I saw my daughter limping to me after she came home. Plus the way they handle the food is ludicrous. My daughter was so hungry on top of being hurt. I thought she was away having fun but not so. I wish I could give zero stars.

Bobby J
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Not somewhere I'll be sending my kids again, staff (especially the "counselors in training") were inattentive to my children's wellbeing and often were overheard engaging in inappropriate conversations near the campers about drugs and alcohol (according to my youngest daughter who attended the 2 week girls camp).
Not the experience I was looking for overall when choosing YMCA's Camp Cheerio program over other competitive summer camps. However, the campsite is a beautiful outlook to the mountains. If the camp had chosen there staff for camp more selectively maybe choosing counselors with a few more years of age and maturity I believe this could be a great camp.

Evie Andrews
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Camp Cheerio is a second home to me and many others. My experiences there are one of a kind amazing, and I will never forget it. Everyone is very kind, and I have never met an unfriendly face there. Your cabin becomes your second family, and the camp becomes your second home. I am so exited to go again this year!

Susan Luper
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I was a camper and counselor in the 70 s, return alum counselor in the 90 s, and now a Sr. Adult and Family camper. My 3 siblings and 12 of our children all have great Cheerio history and this past summer the first of our next generation loved her first session at camp. The WONDERFUL tradition continues!!!!

Hardin H Hawes
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I participate in Y-Guides with both of my children. We have been to all the area Y camps, this is our favorite. The view is gorgeous. None of our groups can figure out why the food here is so much better than the other camps. It really is head and shoulders above the others. There cabins are clean and modern.

We love Camp Cheerio!!

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About YMCA Camp Cheerio

YMCA Camp Cheerio is an overnight summer camp that offers programs for boys and girls who are rising 2nd-10th graders in North Carolina and Virginia.

YMCA Camp Cheerio: A Summer Camp Experience Like No Other

YMCA Camp Cheerio is a summer camp that offers an unforgettable experience for boys and girls who are rising 2nd-10th graders in North Carolina and Virginia. The camp is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for all the fun activities that take place there.

At YMCA Camp Cheerio, children get to enjoy a wide range of activities that cater to their interests and abilities. From traditional camp activities like swimming, hiking, and canoeing to more specialized programs like horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking - there's something for everyone at this summer camp.

One of the things that sets YMCA Camp Cheerio apart from other summer camps is its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels welcome. The staff at the camp are highly trained professionals who prioritize safety above all else. They work tirelessly to ensure that every child has a positive experience at the camp.

Another unique aspect of YMCA Camp Cheerio is its focus on character development. The programs offered at the camp are designed not only to provide fun experiences but also to help children develop important life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

The overnight nature of YMCA Camp Cheerio also provides an opportunity for children to develop independence and self-confidence as they navigate new experiences away from home. This can be especially beneficial for children who may struggle with homesickness or social anxiety.

In addition to its regular summer programs, YMCA Camp Cheerio also offers specialty camps throughout the year such as winter camps during school breaks or weekend retreats for families looking for an outdoor adventure together.

Overall, YMCA Camp Cheerio provides an exceptional summer camp experience that combines fun activities with character development in a safe and inclusive environment. If you're looking for a summer adventure your child will never forget - look no further than YMCA Camp Cheerio!

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