SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS  |  CAMP THUNDERBIRD

SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS
For nearly a century, the YMCA has led the way as the nation's largest and most respected provider of summertime activities for youth. Based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, YMCA day camps allow your child to grow in a fun, nurturing environment. From child care to youth sports to a more rustic experience, we have a camp for you!

	YMCA Summer Day Camp
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Camp Tuckahoe: Junior Camp 
Ages: Rising K- Rising 2nd graders
A unique and safe outdoor experience tailored towards developing and healthy spirit, mind, and body for all children through the implementation of specialized age-appropriate and fun day camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, songs, outdoor ed, and archery. All Junior campers will receive swim lessons and attend a weekly camp experience such as a field trip or a visit to camp from a guest artist. 

Camp Tuckahoe: Senior Camp 
Ages: Rising 3rd- Rising 5th graders
This more rustic day camp experience includes two weekly field trips: one to another camp where participants can hike, swim, and take part in unique outdoor activities; one to area attractions. When back at the YMCA, campers participate in various age-appropriate, specialized activities such as sports, outdoor ed, team building, archery, and arts and crafts. Children also have opportunities for swimming and rock wall climbing.

For your convenience, we have one week sessions available:

Session 1: Week 1 Theme: Session 2:  Week 2 Theme: Session 3: Week 3 Theme: Session 4: Week 4 Theme: Session 5: Week 5 Theme: Session 6: Week 6 Theme:  Session 7 Week 7 Theme: Session 8:  Week 8 Theme: Session 9: Week 9 Theme: Session 10: Week 10 Theme: Session 11: Week 11 Theme:

June 21 - June 25 Hawaiian Week June 28 - July 2 Around the World July 5- July 9 Treasure Island July 12 - July 16 Rodeo Round Up July 19 - July 23 All Star Week July 26 - July 30 Wacky Tacky Week August 2 - August 6 Gettin' Dirty August 9 - August 13 Carnival Week August 16 - August 20 Olympics Week August 23 - August 27 Water World August 30 - September 3 Animal Safari

Fees: Forms:

Facility Member - $177 per one-week session, Community Member - $217 per one-week session, Registration Fee - $25 per child Need to be completed and turned in at the time of registration:  Confirmation Packet - Camper  Registration Form - Camper  EBT Draft Form

Camp Adventure
Ages: Rising 6th - Rising 9th graders
A traveling camp that offers a new experience every day for younger teens. The camp begins and ends every day in the Clubhouse behind the YMCA. During the day, campers can look forward to a unique experience through trips that include fun social activities, team-building initiatives and community outreach. 

For your convenience, we have one week sessions available:

Session 1: Session 2:  Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6:  Session 7  Session 8:  Session 9: Session 10: Session 11:

June 21 - June 25 June 28 - July 2 July 5- July 9 July 12 - July 16 July 19 - July 23 July 26 - July 30 August 2 - August 6 August 9 - August 13 August 16 - August 20 August 23 - August 27 August 30 - September 3

Fees:

Facility Member - $187 per one-week session, Community Member - $227 per one-week session,   Registration Fee - $25 per child   Camper Registration Form    Camper Behavioral Contract   EFT Draft Form   Rock Wall Waiver

Counselor in Training "CIT"
Ages: 13 - 15
Teens who are hoping to be future camp staff have the opportunity to get advanced training. The CIT program helps teens begin to develop the values, knowledge, skills, and experience need to be qualified and dedicated Camp Tuckahoe staff members in the future. It is also a perfect way for teens to serve camp and grow. Each week, CITs work with counselors, meet with their administrative coordinator, and receive supportive supervision and evaluation. Those interested must complete both a camper and CIT application (available on the website and at the Tuckahoe YMCA's Membership Desk). Potential CITs will then be contacted to attend a group interview before being accepted into the program. Strong CITs are recommend to return for further development or are given a referral to be counselor when old enough. Participation as a CIT does not guarantee future employment with camp, but it is favorable. Hours logged in the CIT program will be documented to count towards HCPS requirements.

For more information about our summer camp, please view a PDF of our Summer Camp Magazine:
 Summer Camp Magazine

YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD OUTDOOR CENTER
For a more rustic camp experience, check out YMCA Camp Thunderbird Outdoor Center. For more than 40 years, YMCA Camp Thunderbird has provided fun and enriching activities in an outdoor environment. Located in Central Chesterfield on the edge of Swift Creek and Pocahontas State Park, YMCA Camp Thunderbird boasts 100 acres of wooded beauty. Our six-acre centerpiece, Lake George, provides a timeless backdrop for the YMCA Camp Thunderbird experience. We provide FREE bus stops throughout the Greater Richmond community offering this truly unique experience to as many children as possible.

For more information about our summer camp, please view a PDF of our Summer Camp Magazine:
 Summer Camp Magazine
Camp Thunderbird Registration Form