Community Events

Learn what it takes to be a camp counselor at the Y and hear from camp leaders across our association!

The 18th Annual Clay Shoot will be held on April 16, 2021 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, South Carolina. Join more than 200 sharp shooters to support a critical cause.

Compete in the Harris YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the McCrorey YMCA's annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the Childress Klein YMCA's annual Golfing For Good Tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

Compete in the Morrison Family YMCA's 21st annual golf tournament to benefit kids and families who need us most.

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Interested in sending your kids to overnight camp this summer but want to learn more about Camp Thunderbird before signing them up? Join us for our virtual open house and hear all about camp from our overnight camp directors. Learn about cabin life, program life, health and safety, dining hall, and more! Topic: 3/10 Virtual Open House Time: Mar 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98077595356?pwd=NzRVMWR2cXhzTHVZOXRBL0xaM3h5QT09 Meeting ID: 980 7759 5356 Passcode: WTtW6E

"Spring" into action at YMCA Camp Thunderbird and register for our March Family Camp! Spend a weekend on the sunny shores of Lake Wylie and unplug with your family and friends. Come swing on our ropes course, paddle on our lake, and engage in all that camp has to offer. Fees include lodging, meals, and camp activities. Camp activities and dining will be socially distanced to maintain the safety of all campers.

Join us for a Day Camp Counselor Info Session! Camp leaders across our association will answer questions and give insight into what it's like to be a camp counselor at the Y. We'll then host breakout sessions by region so prospective counselors can learn more about the camp openings near them! Register in advance to make sure you get a spot! 3/16 event link: https://ymcacharlotte.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrduqvrj0oEt2ZjsbBhdGV7CTyIqB8foBf

Give your child a weekend to reunite with friends or try Overnight Camp for the first time at Camp Thunderbird! This is the perfect opportunity for your child to experience the wonders of Camp Thunderbird. Ages 6-15. 6:30pm drop off, Friday. 11:30am pick up, Sunday. Campers will enjoy the Challenge Course, Arts & Crafts, Group Games, Archery, Riflery, Tree Climbing, Pony Rides, Skits, Songs, a Campfire, and Water Activities, weather permitting! Campers will get to experience the fun of evening programs and the character building of Cabin life. Campers are grouped by gender and age with a staff ratio of 1:6. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack will be provided on Saturday. Breakfast will be served on Sunday morning. This event is known to fill up fast, so don’t miss out.

Come and spend the day with us at Camp Harrison! The following activities will be available on this date: • Ropes Course and Zip Lines • Hiking • Fishing (equipment provided) • Target Sports • Gaga Ball/Field Games • Mountain Bounce Safety Precautions: Social distancing will be observed in all of our activity areas and masks are required when social distancing cannot be maintained. All equipment will be disinfected between each use. Camp Harrison staff will wear masks at all times. Lunch: Lunch will not be provided, so bring a picnic lunch with you and pick a spot to eat on our 2100 acres!

"Spring" into action at YMCA Camp Thunderbird and register for our March Family Camp! Spend a weekend on the sunny shores of Lake Wylie and unplug with your family and friends. Come swing on our ropes course, paddle on our lake, and engage in all that camp has to offer. Fees include lodging, meals, and camp activities. Camp activities and dining will be socially distanced to maintain the safety of all campers.

Interested in learning more about Camp Thunderbird's overnight camp? Join our camp directors for a virtual open house where you will learn all about camp activities, cabin life, a day in the life of a camper, health and safety practices, and more! Our virtual open house will be hosted via Zoom. Please join using the information below: Meeting ID: 919 1069 8379 Passcode: 9JgSwX

Interested in sending your kids to overnight camp this summer but want to learn more about Camp Thunderbird before signing them up? Join us for our virtual open house and hear all about camp from our overnight camp directors. Learn about cabin life, program life, health and safety, dining hall, and more! Topic: 4/7 Virtual Open House Time: Apr 7, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95089876074?pwd=bHFpOFNlNVB4Q2hHMTJkZ2g4QXpPdz09 Meeting ID: 950 8987 6074 Passcode: 7kp6Fq

Give your child a weekend to reunite with friends or try Overnight Camp for the first time at Camp Thunderbird! This is the perfect opportunity for your child to experience the wonders of Camp Thunderbird. Ages 6-15. 6:30pm drop off, Friday. 11:30am pick up, Sunday. Campers will enjoy the Challenge Course, Arts & Crafts, Group Games, Archery, Riflery, Tree Climbing, Pony Rides, Skits, Songs, a Campfire, and Water Activities, weather permitting! Campers will get to experience the fun of evening programs and the character building of Cabin life. Campers are grouped by gender and age with a staff ratio of 1:6. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack will be provided on Saturday. Breakfast will be served on Sunday morning.