YMCA Camp Thunderbird

804-748-6714 9300 Shawonodasee Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832

Everybuddy Campers

EveryBuddy Unit offers children with special needs a traditional day camp experience while in a breathtaking natural setting. Campers are included within traditional day camp groups and offered a lower staff to child ratio (1:3). The goal is to help campers interact with their peers, learn new skills, and to even prepare them to continue in our traditional day camp program. Campers experience 100 acres filled with an expanse of camping attractions like an alpine tower, pools, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and so much more. Staff regularly communicate and provide updates about their camper’s progress.  Swim lessons are included!


The following guidelines are recommended for participation in Everybuddy camp:

  1. All campers must be potty trained
  2. Campers should be able to stay with a group in an outdoor setting for majority of the camp day.
  3. Campers should be able to follow camp rules, reasonable and understandable staff requests, and guidelines.

Ages: Rising 1st – 10th grade
Times: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dates: 7 one-week sessions- June 25 – August 10
YMCA Members: $226 per week   Non-members: $262 per week


To register for EVERYBUDDY CAMP, please contact ctymca@ymcarichmond.org for the registration packet!