• Location: Chesterfield, VA
• Contact: Camp Thunderbird Staff
• ctymca@ymcarichmond.org
• 804-748-6714
• General Day Camp branch or association for ages 4-16

WELCOME

The YMCA is the nation’s leader in camping, offering outdoor programming for over 100 years. YMCA Camp Thunderbird serves children in day camp programs each summer and we are excited to have your camper experience what we have to offer.

Camp Thunderbird is a place where campers have fun and parents find an environment that will help their children grow in spirit, mind, and body. Our activities are designed to provide campers with an exciting, safe, and enriching summer experience that is appropriate to their age, interests and abilities. DISCOVER YOUR BEST SELF this summer at Camp Thunderbird Day Camp!

A typical day at Camp Thunderbird may include:

• Camp Arts: creative arts camp songs & skits, music, drama & dance
• Outdoor Sports: archery (basic and advanced), marksmanship, fishing, sports & field games, canoeing, gaga ball, basketball, biking
• Outdoor Education: outdoor education & survival, hiking, fort building
• Wellness: swim lessons, free swim, canoeing, climb the alpine tower (age 8 and older), take a ride on the giant swing (age 8 and older), ride down our zip lines (age 8 and older), Aqua Zip Line

OTHER ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMPERS

• Weekly themes and dress up days
• Choice Programming and Ranks
• Leadership Curriculum and Team-building
• Character Development Bead Necklace
• Camper of the Week Awards
• Spirit Awards
• Unit Days
• FREE camp t-shirt given to each camper
• MUCH MORE!

We Pick Up & Drop Off FREE of Charge!