YMCA Camp Thunderbird

YMCA Camp Thunderbird offers Explorers for rising kindergarten through rising 5th graders, Edge for rising 6th through 10th graders, Leaders in Training (LITs) for rising 9th through 10th graders, and EveryBuddy Camp for ages 8 to 15. The offerings include a traditional outdoor day camp experience, small group settings, a wide range of outdoor specialty activities, all camp activities, leadership curriculum time each week, and a natural setting with a lower staff-to-child ratio of 1:3 for EveryBuddy Camp.

Programs

• Explorers — For Rising Kindergarten – Rising 5th graders · Traditional outdoor summer camp day experience; small group setting; wide range of outdoor specialty activities; focus on character development.
• Edge — For rising 6th – 10th graders · Traditional day camp experience for teens with all camp activities and specific leadership curriculum time throughout each week; activities geared for teens.
• Leaders in Training (LITs) — For rising 9th – 10 graders
• EveryBuddy Camp — For 8-15 years old · Offers children with diverse abilities a traditional day camp experience in a natural setting with a lower staff to child ratio (1:3).

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old
• Facility hours: Mon – Fri: 7am-6pm; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed

About the provider

YMCA Camp Thunderbird was established in 1966. It was voted one of the "Best Day Camps in Richmond."

Camp Thunderbird is only open to program participants and groups that are pre-approved on campus. The YMCA does not currently offer use with a YMCA membership. Transportation is offered from off-site locations for LITs.

Last updated October 27, 2026.