Saturday, February 18, 2017

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.)


 

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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!