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Camp Thunderbird

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   Lake Wylie, South Carolina, USA
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Since 1936 there have been opportunities for adventure, fun, and friendship at Camp Thunderbird. It is one of the finest Resident Camping programs anywhere, located on Lake Wylie, SC outside of Charlotte, NC. Nationally recognized water programs, which include wakeboarding and waterskiing. Over 28 land activities including: horseback riding, skating, ropes course, sports, and crafts. Our activities are designed to provide campers with an exciting and safe experience. ACA accredited and a 4:1 camper to counselor ratio promotes an environment that helps children grow in spirit, mind, and body. Address: One Thunderbird Lane – Lake Wylie, SC 29710-8811 Session Length: One and Two Week Directors: Andy Kane – Brad Rippetoe – Chad White

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established: 1936
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Camp Owner(s): YMCA
Camp Director(s): Andy Kane
Nearest Large City: Charlotte, NC
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA YMCA
Camp Focus:
Sports Camps: Wakeboarding
Sports Camps: Water Sports
Sports Camps: Waterskiing
Traditional Camps: YMCA Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Dance
  •  Pottery

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Aerobics
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Cheerleading
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Field Hockey
  •  Football
  •  Golf
  •  Gymnastic
  •  Inline Skating
  •  Lacrosse
  •  Riflery
  •  Skateboarding
  •  Soccer
  •  Tennis
  •  Volleyball
  •  Wakeboarding
  •  Waterskiing

Adventure Activities:
  •  Canoeing
  •  Kayaking
  •  Mountain Boarding
  •  Ropes Course
  •  Sailing

2009 Sessions SESSION 1 – JUNE 7-12 SESSION 2 – JUNE 14-26 SESSION 3 – JUNE 28-JULY 10 SESSION 4 – JULY 12-24 SESSION 5 – JULY 26-AUG.7 SESSION 6 – AUG. 9-14






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