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Visit Our Camp Thunderbird Website
800-732-3855
campers[AT]campthunderbird.org
One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, South Carolina 29710
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CAMPER AGES: 7-16 (Resident Camp) 5-12 (Day Camp)
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located on beautiful Lake Wylie, S.C., our 100-acre camp is 20 minutes south of Charlotte, N.C., and is easily accessible from all directions.
CAMP FACILITIES: We offer cabins with heat and bathrooms as well as fresh-air cabins.
30 cabins with heat, bathroom and bunk beds. 6 fresh-air (screen) cabins with bunk beds and access to a bath house.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Thunderbird is an unforgettable experience that includes adventure, fun, and friendship! Located just 17 miles from Charlotte, N.C., Camp Thunderbird has nationally recognized water programs, including wakeboarding and water skiing.
We offer 28 land activities including horseback riding, skating, high and low ropes courses, sports, and crafts. Our resident camp provides boys and girls an exciting, safe experience that they will remember for a lifetime.
American Camping Association accreditation and a 4:1 camper-to-counselor ratio creates an environment that helps children grow in spirit, mind, and body.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Counselor In Training (CIT) program at YMCA Camp Thunderbird is designed to provide leadership experiences specific to camp counseling to rising high school juniors. Though most program participants have attended camp as campers, this is not necessarily a prerequisite.
However, it should be noted that CIT selection is competitive. Candidates must submit a written application (available upon request through the camp office) by December 31, and will be interviewed by telephone during January and February. Candidates are advised of their status early in March.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact office for availability.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Labor Day Weekend
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Thunderbird's Environmental Education program is conveniently located at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie and offers more than 20 class topics taught by knowledgeable, exemplary staff.
During retreat weekends we offer an excellent team building program that can boost your team's productivity and morale while building upon each other's strengths. Our facilitators customize programs that accomplish your goals. Our team building experience focuses on communication, cooperation, and having fun as a team.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for dates and rates: Our Camp Website Link: www.campthunderbird.org
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