Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12 · $1,675/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12

YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session

YMCA Camp Thunderbird · $1,675/week

A variety of overnight camp programs for youth, including a Girls Jr. 1-Week Session, focusing on outdoor adventure...

▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Thunderbird is an overnight camp located in Lake Wylie, SC, offering various programs including a Girls Jr. 1-Week Session. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid until 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. It is licensed by the state of South Carolina under license number 30000001. The camp is part of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for YMCA Camp Thunderbird show an average rating of 4.7 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the variety of activities offered. Social media handles include @ymcacampthunderbird on Instagram and YMCACampThunderbird on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1 Thunderbird Ln, Lake Wylie, SC 29710, USA
  • Phone: (704) 716-6200
  • Cost notes: Price is per session.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jun 21 to Aug 8.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session A2 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $1,675
  • Session D1 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $1,675
  • Session D2 Aug 2 – 8, 2026 · 1 week · $1,675

↗ What parents like

  • Located on Lake Wylie
  • Variety of programs

↘ Watch for

  • No email, only contact form

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session

What ages does YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session accept?
YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session is open to children ages 7–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session cost?
YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session publishes $1,675/week for the standard session. Price is per session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session's hours?
YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session?
YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Wylie?
YMCA Camp Thunderbird - Girls Jr. 1-Week Session is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Wylie that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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