JUNIOR OVERNIGHT CAMPS – GRADES 3-5
For campers who completed grades 3 – 5 in June.
Juniors are campers who will finish Grades 3, 4 or 5 at the end of the current school year. Junior campers enjoy activities that challenge them to try new outdoor skills such as canoeing or rock climbing, while making new friends and increasing their own self esteem, independence and self awareness. Our years of expertise providing high quality out-trip experiences to Junior campers have shown that many campers have one of the best experiences of their summer during the out-trip. Others find that they are not quite ready for the challenge. Families can choose a 5-day Junior Quest (which includes an out-trip) or Base Camp (which does not). The prices are the same for both. During the out-trip campers hike to a camping site on Camp Thunderbird property, sleep under tarps and eat food prepared over a camp stove.
2024 REGISTRATION OPENING DATES
RETURNING CAMPERS
Wednesday February 21, 2024 @12noon
NEW CAMPERS
Wednesday February 28, 2024 @12noon
Returning Camper Information Click HereJUNIOR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
- Base Camp Programs
Overnight Camper – 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.
Program Date Fee Base Camp – All Gender Cabin July 8-12, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Female Cabin July 8-12, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin July 8-12, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin July 15-19, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin July 22-26, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Female Cabin July 22-26, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin July 22-26, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin July 29 – Aug 2, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Female Cabin July 29 – Aug 2, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin July 29 – Aug 2, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin Aug 5-9, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Female Cabin Aug 5-9, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin Aug 5-9, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin Aug 12-16, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin Aug 19-23, 2024 $794 cancelled Base Camp – Female Cabin Aug 19-23, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin Aug 19-23, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – All Gender Cabin Aug 26-30, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Female Cabin Aug 26-30, 2024 $794 register Base Camp – Male Cabin Aug 26-30, 2024 $794 register - Quest Camp Programs
Overnight Camper – 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.
Program Date Fee Quest Camp – Female Cabin July 8-12, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Male Cabin July 8-12, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Female Cabin July 15-19, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Male Cabin July 15-19, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – All Gender July 22-26, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Female Cabin July 29-Aug 2, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Male Cabin July 29-Aug 2, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – All Gender August 5-9, 2024 $794 cancelled Quest Camp – Female Cabin August 5-9, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Male Cabin August 5-9, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Female Cabin August 12-16, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – Male Cabin August 12-16, 2024 $794 register Quest Camp – All Gender August 19-23, 2024 $794 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 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
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 must be received 30 days before the start of the camp session to be cancelled. All cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee of the total camp cost including future payments. If less than 30 days notice is received, fees are non-refundable. All requests must be submitted by email to registration@vancouverislandy.ca. This includes all non-medical refund requests including but not limited to those due to camp space being unavailable for friends, siblings, and/or due to other summer opportunities becoming available outside of Camp Thunderbird programs. The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island follows all Public Health Officer orders.
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.
FAMILY INFORMATION BOOKLET
2024 Information Booklet coming soon. See below for 2023 information.
3 and 5 day Base Camp - 2023 5 day Quest Camp - 2023