Welcome to Overnight Camp
DISCOVER YOUR BEST SELF
Welcome to the place where campers have the opportunity to learn, thrive and lead in a safe, action-packed environment.
YMCA Camp Thunderbird is a co-ed overnight camp for kids (ages 6 - 16). Serving the community since 1936, we boast a rich history of giving generations of campers from all over the world memories that last a lifetime.
Many exciting adventures await your camper at YMCA Camp Thunderbird.
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What you need to know.
This weekend we celebrated Brad Rippetoe as he ventured into retirement! 🎉 Brad has served in a variety of roles during his 23 years at Camp Thunderbird, including EE Director, Executive Director, and Financial Development director. He has left a lasting legacy here of care, passion, and fun!
Wishing you the best in retirement, Brad! 💛
Upcoming staff events 👀
Sunday March 26th: onboarding event 🔥 attend this to get on pay roll! Link to RSVP in our story
March 31st- April 2nd: JC weekend ✨ attend this if you can’t make it to staff week in May! This is for staff that have applied, interviewed, & are on pay roll.
Highlights from our March Mini Camp ✨
Campers got to experience all the fun of camp including evening programs, canoeing, target sports, wildlife, cabin nights, a bonfire and MORE 💛🏕️
See you in April for our next Mini Camp 👀🤩
Today we had a very special visitor at camp!
Walt Tomlinson, executive director 1959-1969, stopped by to share stories and tour camp.
During his time as director Walt shaped Camp Thunderbird into what it is now, including our name! Under his leadership our name changed from Observer Fresh Air camp to Camp Thunderbird, he built multiple buildings around camp including our field cabins, barn, and old amphitheater. It was also under his leadership that we transition from a boys only program to a co-ed camp!
Here he is pictured with our current executive director, Kim Conroy. We are so thankful for multiple generations of wonderful leadership ☀️
Interested in learning more about Camp Thunderbird? We have TWO tours happening this week!
Tuesday March 14th- virtual tour @ 7:00 💻
Sunday March 19th- in person tour @ 12:30 🌳
Visit our website for the zoom link and more info!
Our Adventure Guides crews had a ~nautical~ weekend sleeping in the Georgia Aquarium! 🌊
Adventure Guides is a program that nurtures relationships between fathers and their children, all while having fun and adventuring together.
Join us this spring for a rodeo date night & outings at Camp Thunderbird and Camp Harrison 🤠
Attention All Adventure Guides! 🔊
Spring Fairytale date night is happening March 11th!! 🧚🏻♀️👑🏰
Join us at the Morison Family YMCA for a night of dancing, games, food, and wonderful memories.
Visit the link our bio to register!
What is happening at camp this month?
We want you to come hang out with us! 😎
Mini camp! 🏕️March 17th-19th
In person tour! 👀March 19th
Tots & Trots! 🐴Every Wednesday & Saturday
Summer staff onboarding event! 🤸🏽♀️March 26th