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 HerePRIMARY 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.
LEARN MORETransportation 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 BUSSINGCamper 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 PoliciesFAMILY INFORMATION BOOKLET
2024 Information Booklet coming soon. See below for 2023 information.
3 and 5 day Base Camp - 2023