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Find Fresh Ways to Learn & Grow This School Year
The pristine Lake Wylie shoreline and wooded landscape provide the perfect backdrop for a year of discovery and development. With programs for individual students and entire families, everyone has the opportunity to thrive at Camp Thunderbird.
Explore our school year program options below and register today!
We are thrilled to share that our full time team has grown! Lauren Hunter has joined us as our Camper Recruitment & Development Director! 😎
She has already been a huge asset to our team in her few weeks in this role, we can’t wait for you to meet her this summer!
What is one special thing about CTB you want Lauren to know? Leave it in the comments below ⬇️
Here is a little bit more about her….
Lauren is originally from Carmel, Indiana. She grew up going to both YMCA and Girl Scout camps which sparked her love of the camp world. Lauren got her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Elementary Education where she continued on to earn her Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Lauren started as a camp counselor in 2016 at YMCA Camp Powawotami, eventually moving to both Camp Tannadoonah & YMCA Camp Wilson over her seven summers in camping. Throughout her time Lauren has held a variety of roles including Teen Supervisor, Evening Program Director, Waterfront Director, Ranch Staff, and Unit Leader. In her free time, Lauren loves to travel, read books, go to coffee shops, hangout outdoors, play with her cats Finn and Mia, and spend time with family & friends!
Sending your child to Camp Thunderbird for the first time?
Join us via Zoom for a new parent orientation 😎
Get all the important info you need from our directors as you prepare for camp! ✅
Zoom link will be under EVENTS on our website 👀
Is your child eager for summer camp but can’t wait until June? 😎
Sign them up for KIDS NIGHT OUT on May 3rd at Camp Thunderbird! Treat your elementary-aged child to an evening filled with fun camp activities, a delicious dinner in the dining hall, and more. Register online now!
Happy Earth Day 🌎
The sunny shores of Lake Wylie is our favorite place on earth 💚 we are so thankful for the beauty of this property and all the memories it has created!
Thank you to our staff, donors, and campers for committing to keeping camp clean & beautiful, looking forward to future generations experiencing the magic of the outdoors ✨
Looking to enhance your camper’s experience this summer? 👀
Customize your activity schedule with our ADD-ONS‼️
These activities include Advanced Wakesports 🚤, Horseback group and private lessons 🐴, Paintball 🔵, and Advanced Pottery 🏺
Call us or email campthunderbird@ymcacharlotte.org to register for an add-on activity! ☀️
Thursday evening we hosted our inaugural Southbound event! THANK YOU to our sponsors, hosts, and attendees 💛
It was a night filled with celebrating camp, catching up with old friends, making new connections, and of course great music & food! ✨
ALL of the proceeds from this event will provide scholarships to campers THIS summer 🤩
Looking forward to Southbound 2025!!!
Happening TOMORROW ‼️
Join us at our Atlanta alumni meet-up April 7th!
Looking forward to an afternoon of sharing memories and catching up with old friends 🧡
See you there! 😎
Adventure, delicious food, and a beautiful view- prefect combination for a wonderful date night 💛
We have just a few spots remaining for Adventure Date Night next Friday! Join us for an unforgettable experience✨
REGISTER HERE ⬇️
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