Packing Tips

  It's mid-February, but it's never too early to begin thinking about summer!  Many parents have called to ask about packing for camp. A packing list can be found here.    Be sure to pay close attention to themes and special days.
    About 10 days before each sessions, parents will receive an email listing cabin assignments and listing "camp colors."  Campers and staff wear their camp colors for opening night campfire.  We encourage camper and staff participation in all "dress up" opportunities.  Cabins will have opportunities to earn "All-In" points as they participate in all of the many activities held during the two-week sessions.  (Details of the All-In program will be detailed during Opening Night campfires.)

 

Resident Camp Experiences Changes Lives...

 It is not uncommon for parents to reach out to camp and inquire about the many positive reasons for allowing their children to experience camp.  This article highlights just a few of the advantage camp provides for young people.  We take the role and responsibility of meeting these challenges seriously. It is our since hope that you will select Camp Thunderbird for your child's camping experience!

Why Camp?

The benefits of camp are many!  A little known secret is that there is tremendous value in working at camp as well as attending as a camper.  This blog points to just a few of the benefits of serving at camp.  YMCA Camp Thunderbird employs some 175 high school and college students.  Although we are staffed for Summer 2017, we hoe you will consider a summer in the future!

   Thinking About a Summer Internship...Think Again

    Colleges across America are tempting students with the call to participate in internships.  However, there are so many great reasons to choose service as a camp counselor over internships.  Check out this article from the American Camping Association...you may decide to rethink your goals for summer.  

Choose a Job at Camp

Early Bird Pricing Deadline is Jan. 31

YMCA Camp Thunderbird is currently accepting new registrations.  In fact, through January 31, those who register will receive a $50 per week reduction in pricing.  As inviting as this sounds, we know that there are many parents of new campers who have never met the staff or directors of camp.  For that reason, we are hosting a number of events that provide parents just that opportunity.  A complete listing of these events is posted to the Events page of YMCA Camp Thunderbird Resident Camp's Facebook page.  Although we would love to know that you plan to attend one of these events, please know that you do not need to register to attend.  We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and share information related to our summer camps with you!

Those who would like some information about camp in advance of attending an informational meeting or of registering for camp, may find answers they are seeing in our Parent Information Guide, found here:

https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/Camps/Camp-Thunderbird/resident-camp/parent-resources.aspx

Please feel free to give us a call should you have additional questions.  We would be happy to talk with you or assist with registration.