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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.
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.
School Year Programs
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.
Field Trips
YMCA Camp Thunderbird's Environmental Education Center offers more than twenty-five different nature or outdoor adventure education classes that align with national curriculum standards for grades K-12. Located on 1.7 miles of pristine Lake Wylie shoreline in South Carolina, our setting provides an ideal classroom for enriching education experiences.
Retreats and Rentals
Retreats & Events
We cater to all groups – school, church, civic, corporate, men only, women only, youth, weddings and more. YMCA Camp Thunderbird is a top choice for any type of gathering.
Corporate Services
YMCA Camp Thunderbird offers corporate-level team building and professional development opportunities year-round.
Camp Access
Your YMCA membership now includes access to YMCA Camp Thunderbird. That means access to outdoor recreation, childcare, and programs for both youth and adults will be available to all Y of Greater Charlotte members through this new location.
Upcoming Events
Adventure Date Night
Spring Fling
Camp Thunderbird Virtual Tour/Info Session
Camp Thunderbird In-person Tour
New Parent Orientation
Kids' Night Out
Scholarship Application
We will never turn anyone away due to financial need; we are committed to being a Y for all.