YMCA Camp Thunderbird

YMCA Camp Thunderbird offers an exceptional summer camp experience on a stunning 100-acre facility along 1.7 miles of pristine Lake Wylie shoreline in South Carolina, just 17 miles south of Charlotte. This premier YMCA camp provides both day and overnight camp options, featuring world-class amenities including a high ropes course, zip line, alpine tower, two swimming pools, and over 20 Sunfish sailboats. The camp’s program centers around improving children’s well-being while encouraging them to YMCA Camp Thunderbird offers an exceptional summer camp experience on a stunning 100-acre facility along 1.7 miles of pristine Lake Wylie shoreline in South Carolina, just 17 miles south of Charlotte. This premier YMCA camp provides both day and overnight camp options, featuring world-class amenities including a high ropes course, zip line, alpine tower, two swimming pools, and over 20 Sunfish sailboats. The camp’s program centers around improving children’s well-being while encouraging them to reach new heights, focusing on three key areas of development: friendships, accomplishment, and belonging. With extensive water activities taking advantage of the beautiful lakefront location, campers can enjoy wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming, alongside exciting land-based adventures like tree climbing, horseback riding, outdoor survival skills, and aerial adventures. The camp also offers a specialized Counselor-in-Training program for rising high school juniors, providing leadership development and hands-on mentoring experience. Whether families choose the flexible day camp option or the immersive overnight experience, Camp Thunderbird creates an ideal backdrop for children to discover new things, build lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories.