DAY CAMP – GRADES K-5
Day campers enjoy a fun-filled, five-day program and participate in age-appropriate outdoor and adventure activities. Day campers spend their time in groups of 8-10, learning outdoor skills such as canoeing, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, as well as participating in nature activities, orienteering, hiking, and swimming, all while enjoying new friendships with fellow campers. The staff ratio is 1:5, and campers should pack a lunch and snacks to fuel them for each long day.
REGISTRATION DATES
*Early Registration for campers who attended in 2019 or 2020: Wednesday Feb 17 at 12:00pm
Open Registration for new campers: Monday March 1 at 12:00pm
*At this time we are unable to extend early registration to friends/family members of returning campers.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DAY CAMP - GRADES K-5COVID-19 FAQ
Read the FAQ'sNON BC RESIDENTS
Due to limited availability of spaces, and additional Covid-19 considerations, registration is limited to BC residents at this time.
FAMILY INFORMATION BOOKLET
Please review the Family Information Booklet for detailed camp information.
2021 Day Camp Info BookletTransportation and COVID-19 Safety 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.
Bus Departure and Arrival Times
Please be patient, screening will be new for all of us and we anticipate it may take longer to check in campers. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
Morning Drop Off
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Y | 7:45am |
| Westhills Y | 8:15am |
| Camp Thunderbird – driven by car | 9:00am |
Afternoon Pick UP
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Y | 5:00pm |
| Westhills Y | 4:20pm |
| Camp Thunderbird – driven by car | 3:45pm |
COVID-19 Screening – Before Boarding the Bus
Campers and one caregiver will be asked to arrive at the bus stop 15 minutes before the scheduled bus departure times in order to allow enough time to complete the required COVID-19 pre-screening process with all families. Screening will also occur at camp for anyone who is driven to camp directly by a parent or guardian. Please be patient. Our experience conducting the COVID-19 pre-screening last year was effective and efficient. Mask wearing is required for staff and campers on the bus.
COVID-19 Safety Measures and Program Adjustments
We continue to monitor Public Health Orders and Recommendations. Our practices will evolve as updated information and regulations are made available. In 2020 we operated a safe and successful Day Camp program, and we will once again meet any/all requirements. Core changes that were implemented in 2020 include the practice of all campers staying in their small groups for their entire time at camp. Campfire, multi-group swim time and other large-group programs are altered or replaced, to maintain physical distancing requirements. More handwashing facilities are in place and we use masks / hand sanitizer regularly. For more specific details on safety measures, please see the Covid-19 page
REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is a charity dedicated to building healthy communities and will subsequently be referred to as “YMCA-YWCA”.
YMCA-YWCA Registration Policy
The customer agrees that by completing registration and making payment into a single activity or multiple activities with the YMCA-YWCA that they immediately become subject to the activity or program specific cancellation and refund policy.
Camp Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations received by May 1st are subject to a 25% administration fee of the total camp cost including future payments. All requests must be submitted by email to registration@vancouverislandy.ca. This includes refund requests due to camp space being unavailable for friends, siblings, and/or due to other summer opportunities becoming available outside of Camp Thunderbird programs.
Medical cancellations will qualify for a refund of the unused portion of the program, less a $50 administration fee. In some cases, a doctor’s note will be required, at the discretion of the Camp Managers.
No refunds will be issued in instances where a camper is removed during a camp program at the choice or request of the camper or camper’s parent(s)/guardian(s) or is dismissed from camp for contravention of the camp commitment.