DAY CAMP – SENIOR GRADES 6-8

For campers who completed grades 6-8 in June.

This day camp for campers who have completed grades 6-8 is ideal for both new and returning campers. Come and experience the next level of summer camp programs! Campers learn advanced skills in canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and other camp activities. For example, rock climbing will take place at our hike-in climbing area (Nicola Ridge); you will take a day hike to different and spectacular areas in the Sooke Hills (on our property!), and in general campers will build on the skills learned in the various camp activities. Campers also participate in swimming, archery, atlatl, team games and nature explorations. The staff ratio is 1:5, and campers should pack a lunch and snacks to fuel them for each long day.

Day campers are at Camp Thunderbird from approximately 9:00am – 3:45pm.  Travel time on the bus is outside of this time.  Review the Transportation section for bus information.

OPTIONAL DAY CAMP OVERNIGHT

Camp Thunderbird offers an optional overnight experience on Wednesday night for campers who are attending day camp that same week. Please note that due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Campers participating in this event will get to have an extended day of exploration at Camp. Dinner Wednesday, breakfast and lunch on Thursday will be provided. Our Food Services staff will prepare nutritious and tasty food that meets everyone’s dietary requirements. In the evening, the children will participate in a campfire event (songs and stories), and then sleep over.

2024 REGISTRATION OPENING DATES

RETURNING CAMPERS

Wednesday February 21, 2024 @12noon

NEW CAMPERS

Wednesday February 28, 2024 @12noon

Returning Camper Information Click Here

DAY CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION


Program Date Fee
Senior Day Camp July 2-5, 2024 $411 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option July 3-4, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp July 8-12, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option July 10-11, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp July 15-19, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option July 17-18, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp July 22-26, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option July 24-25, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp July 29-Aug 2, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option July 31-Aug 1, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp August 6-9, 2024 $411 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option August 7-8, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp August 12-16, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option August 14-15, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp August 19-23, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option August 21-22, 2024 $60 register
Senior Day Camp August 26-30, 2024 $510 register
Day Camp – Overnight Option August 28-29, 2024 $60 register

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Each year our community on Vancouver Island supports the YMCA-YWCA with charitable donations. These donations in turn are made available through Financial Assistance to families who demonstrate a financial need so all children may have a summer camp experience. Click here to make a donation.

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Transportation Information

Registration in day camp INCLUDES bus transportation both ways each day, and children are picked up at the Downtown Y and the Westhills Y. Campers may be driven by car to and from Camp Thunderbird by a parent or guardian, if preferred.

Camper Drop Off Time

Times listed below are bus departure times, and buses do not wait for late participants. PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY to allow for  bus loading. Guardians need to stay until the bus departs.


Camp Program Driven by Car to Camp By Bus from the Downtown Y By Bus from the Westhills Y
All Camps 9:00am 8:00am 8:30am

Camper Pick Up Time

Traffic on Fridays can be especially heavy please give yourself ample time to arrive. Late parent/guardian arrival further delays our bus service.Westhills: Bus arrives between 4:20-4:30 and continues downtown at 4:30 sharp. Children not picked up by 4:30 will remain on the bus and travel downtown.


Camp Program Driven by Car at Camp By Bus to the Downtown Y By Bus to the Westhills Y
Day Camp 3:45pm 5:15pm 4:20-4:30pm
Overnight Camp 2:30pm 5:15pm 4:20-4:30pm

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES

Registration, Cancellation and Refund Policies

FAMILY INFORMATION BOOKLET

Day Camp - 2024

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Communicable Disease Plan 2024

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