Overnight Camp
Adventures on both land and water, traditional overnight camp includes activities like wakeboarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, challenge courses, and horseback riding. These sessions are open to campers aged 7-16 years old. Click Learn More for 2025 Camp Packing List and Parent Handbook.
Day Camp
Located on 1.7 miles of pristine Lake Wylie shoreline in South Carolina, YMCA Camp Thunderbird’s day camp for boys and girls (ages 6+) provides ideal backdrop for discovering new things, creating new friendships and memories. Our beautiful 100-acre facility boasts a high ropes course, zip line, alpine tower, two swimming pools and over 20 Sunfish sailboats.
Bandana Reward System
All of our activities are "challenge by choice"—designed to meet campers where they are and encourage safe, supported growth. Each activity also includes a skill progression track, where campers can earn points for engaging and accomplishing new skills. These points contribute to our Bandana Reward System, a beloved camp tradition that celebrates both skill achievements and personal growth milestones and is cumulative year over year.
Alumni
Reconnect with your Camp Thunderbird community. Whether you were a camper, counselor, or staff member, stay involved through alumni events, stories, and opportunities to give back and support the camp you love.
The Camp Thunderbird 90th Celebration is August 28-30.
General registration opens Feb. 15.
Southern Living Recognition
We are deeply honored and grateful to be recognized by Southern Living, celebrating the spirit of nostalgic summer camps that continue to shape generations. Check out the article "8 Nostalgic Southern Summer Camps That Feel Straight Out Of The Movies" below!
Camp Thunderbird Events
Overnight Camp: Parent Webinar Series
See How Much Fun We Had in Summer 2025
Camp Scholarship Application
Every child benefits from the magic of camp. Through donor-supported scholarships, we offer camp financial assistance to families who qualify.
Complete one form per family to apply for assistance for Overnight Camp at Camp Thunderbird for Summer 2026.