Camp Thunderbird For Boys

Strong Young Boys, to Proud Young Men


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A Day in the Life

When boys get to choose what they do, incredible things happen. Watch a video from our director, Michael Rawitscher explaining how our days function, and what to expect for your son.

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Wake Up
7:50am

Wake Up

Wake up to the morning bell, and the voices of your best friends.

8:30am

Breakfast

Start your day off right with a delicious and nutritious meal.

Inside of boys cabin at Camp Thunderbird
9-10am

Cabin Clean-up

Your cabinmates and counselors work together to get the job done!

10:00am

First Activity Period

Choose from one of our 30+ activities!

Second Activity Period
11:05am

Second Activity Period

Attend activities on your own or with a friend.

12:30pm

Lunch

Share stories and plan tomorrow’s activities.

Cabin Time / Bonus Activity
1:30pm

Cabin Time / Bonus Activity

Time to chill out or try something new.

3:00pm

Third Activity Period

Work on your project activity.

Fourth Activity Period
4:05pm

Fourth Activity Period

Another round of fun!

5:00pm

Free Time

Relax, shower, or hang out with friends.

Dinner
6:00pm

Dinner

There's nothing like sitting down with your best friends for dinner.

7:00pm

Free Time

Refuel through cards and village games.

Evening Program
7:45pm

Evening Program

Dodgeball, capture the flag, drama skits, and more!

8:30–10pm

Bedtime

Lights out — tomorrow brings new adventures.

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Cabin and Village Life

At Camp Thunderbird for Boys, villages don't come together, they grow together. Learn how we break cabins into villages, fostering age appropriate conversations, building friendships in and outside of the cabins, and creating tighter communities within the greater camp ecosystem.

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Adventure Days

Every week campers leave camp for the day to explore the wonders in the area. From the headwaters of the Mississippi, to berry picking, the science center, and mini golf, every day is an adventure.

Specialty Days

All kids have the capacity to be creative; they just need the space to embrace it. Once a week villages get to embrace that creativity by preparing a day that can only be designed by them.

Reflection Time

Kids need time and space to slow down and reflect. We design moments like these on a weekly basis helping campers learn to speak publicly, listen, and practice introspection.

Competitions

Twice per session campers compete against other camps to put their skills to the test. Through environments like these we teach sportsmanship and healthy competition.

Our Facilities

Our property is one of a kind with towering trees, a protected shoreline, and an ecosystem 80 years in the making. Click below to view our interactive map and explore our beautiful grounds.

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Wilderness Trips

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Canoeing
Canoeing

Minnesota is the mecca of canoeing. At Thunderbird we offer a variety of trips for all ages.

Fishing
Fishing

Fishing on Lake Plantagenet is pristine, but we also adventure to other lakes with professional guides to explore new terrain.

Sailing
Sailing

Mastered sailing on Lake Plantagenet? We offer a five-day overnight adventure learning to sail a 40 foot boat on Lake Superior.

Climbing
Climbing

Take your skills from the wall to granite on the shores of Lake Superior with professional guides.

Palooza
Palooza

Raft, Kayak, hike, explore! The T-bird Palooza offers you more with four days that you'll adore.

Biking
Biking

Bike with your best friends to the towns near camp on an overnight or day trip.

Hiking
Hiking

Learn the fundamentals of backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail.

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Teen Adventure Tours

The only summer camp in the United States that enables campers to transition from a traditional camp experience to an expedition experience within the same program.

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