What is YMCA Camp Cheerio?
Camp Cheerio was founded in 1960 by the YMCA of Greater High Point. It is named in honor of Edgar Hartley, who was the beloved General Secretary of the YMCA for 32 years. He was a native of England and always used the expression “cheerio” in his departing wish to friends. Camp Cheerio offers a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere in which a child can have fun, learn skills and make new friends. The camp accommodates 275 campers per session; campers are assigned to one of twenty-four cabins by age and grade level, with two counselors being assigned to each cabin.
