PRIMARY OVERNIGHT CAMPS – GRADES 1-2

For campers who completed grades 1 & 2 in June.

Campers who will finish either Grades 1 or 2 at the end of the current school year enjoy a fun-filled, two-night camp and participate in activities targeted for children of their age. For many, this will be their first time away from home, so we take extra care to ensure that their time at Camp Thunderbird is safe, comfortable, and most importantly — fun. Primary campers spend both nights in heated cabins with indoor washrooms and showers. Activities can include: canoeing, archery, rock climbing, creative programming, swimming (PFDs available), teambuilding, hiking, games and music.

2024 REGISTRATION OPENING DATES

RETURNING CAMPERS

Wednesday February 21, 2024 @12noon

NEW CAMPERS

Wednesday February 28, 2024 @12noon

Returning Camper Information Click Here

PRIMARY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Cabin Selection

Please ensure you select the gender cabin that you wish your camper to stay in during their overnight program at camp.  The cabin type can be found in the title and description of the camp on the Online Service Portal.  We cannot guarantee space should an error in selection occur.


Cabin Type Date Fee
Primary – Female Cabin July 4-6, 2024 $476 register
Primary – Male Cabin July 4-6, 2024 $476 register
Primary – All Gender Cabin July 4-6, 2024 $476 register
Primary – All Gender Cabin Aug 1-3, 2024 $476 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 overnight camp DOES NOT include bus transportation you must register separately for a To Camp and From Camp bus. Campers can be driven by car by a parent or guardian or registered for bus transportation from the the Downtown Y or the Westhills Y.

REGISTER FOR OVERNIGHT to and from CAMP BUSSING

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 health screening and 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

3 and 5 day Base Camp - 2024

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PLAN

Communicable Disease Plan 2024

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