YMCA CAMP KIRKWOOD

165 Acres of Pristine Woodlands

Only 40 Minutes from Wilmington

Have Fun Under The Carolina Sun

With Day Camp Offerings

Bring Your Textbooks to Life

With Outdoor Education Programs

Be First to The Campfire

Unplug with Overnight Camps

Memories to Last a Lifetime

Day and Overnight Camp Options

Where Lifelong Memories are Made

For more than 50 years, YMCA Camp Kirkwood has welcomed campers, providing a chance to escape the distraction of modern life and experience God’s breathtaking natural world through exploration and adventure. At YMCA 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.

Did you know? YMCA of Southeastern NC members enjoy a 10% discount on camp.

Your Next Adventure Starts Here

Summer Camp

Outdoor Education

Retreats

Support Camp

Laugh, Play, and Explore at Camp Kirkwood

From sun-up to sundown, there’s something for everyone at Camp Kirkwood! Our sparkling 10-acre lake is perfect for fishing, canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or just splashing around on the lake rafts.

On land, the fun never stops—take a dip in our outdoor pool, hike scenic trails, tackle the high and low ropes courses, soar on the zip-line, aim for bullseyes at our archery and BB gun ranges, or test your courage on the Swing By Choice and power pole.

Looking for teamwork and skill-building? We offer outdoor education and team-building classes for school groups and retreats.

Reach out today to plan your adventure!

My Place to Make Memories

Watch Nurse Maggie's Y Story!

"We love coming to Camp Kirkwood, and that's why we do keep coming back every year. When the week wraps up, we're already planning and marking our calendar for the next year."

— Maggie Consey

Camp Nurse & Parent

Where we're located

Located 40 minutes north of Wilmington, NC, we're conveniently right off of highway US 40 in the town of Watha.

Our Address:

2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd.

Watha, NC 28478