Every Person Benefits from Camp

We offer scholarships to participants and their families thanks to gifts from generous donors.

To apply for a scholarship for Overnight Camp at Camp Harrison or Camp Thunderbird for the Summer of 2026, please complete ONE form per family in its entirety. It will require your information, your camper(s) information, and income verification.

How much Scholarship Assistance do we offer?

The Y offers PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to attend our Overnight Camp program. We do not provide camp free of charge. Each family will be expected to pay a percentage of the camper fees based on income and number of kids attending camp. Please note that not all applicants receive the maximum amount of assistance.

*YMCA of Greater Charlotte members, your Program Scholarship does not apply to our Overnight Camp program. You must fill out this application and follow this process.

How does the Scholarship Application process run?

Our scholarship application process opens on November 15th and will remain available until funds are exhausted. These funds are raised annually through the generous support of our donors. Please note that scholarship resources are limited, and once the allocated funds are depleted, the application process will close.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name *

Parent/Guardian Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Parent/Guardian Birthday *

Parent/Guardian Street Address *

Parent/Guardian City *

Parent/Guardian State *

Parent/Guardian ZIP Code *

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian Alternate Number *

I attest that every camper I am naming on the scholarship application is in my household and claimed by me on my 1040 IRS tax form. *

Yes

Session Interest

Campers over the age of 12: Our one-week sessions are not available to those over the age of 12. If your camper is over the age of 12, please select only two-week options.

CIT Scholarships: The YMCA Camp Thunderbird Counselor in Training Program provides four weeks of leadership experiences specific to camp counseling for rising 11th graders during Summer 2026. CIT selection is competitive and has a separate application and interview process. CIT Applications are open from October 15 to November 15, 2026, for the summer of 2026. Scholarships for the CIT program will NOT be offered until after decisions are sent on January 2nd, 2026.

Camper 1 Information

Camper 1 First Name *

Camper 1 Last Name *

Camper 1 Gender *

Camper 1 Birthday *

Has the camper been to either of our Overnight Camps before? *

Yes

Which Overnight Camp are you applying for a scholarship? *

Camp Harrison

Camp Thunderbird

Camper 1 First Choice Session *

Camper 1 Second Choice Session *

Camper 2 Information

Camper 2 First Name

Camper 2 Last Name

Camper 2 Gender

Camper 2 Birthday

Has the camper been to either of our Overnight Camps before?

Yes

Which Overnight Camp are you applying for a scholarship?

Camp Harrison

Camp Thunderbird

Camper 2 First Choice Session

Camper 2 Second Choice Session

Camper 3 Information

Camper 3 First Name

Camper 3 Last Name

Camper 3 Gender

Camper 3 Birthday

Has the camper been to either of our Overnight Camps before?

Yes

Which Overnight Camp are you applying for a scholarship?

Camp Harrison

Camp Thunderbird

Camper 3 First Choice Session

Camper 3 Second Choice Session

Additional Camper Information

Please list names, date of birth and session choice for any additional children you would like to application for a scholarship.

Income Verification

(This is the gross income of ALL working people over the age of 18 that live in your household. This information can be seen on your most recent tax return line 11.)

Total Household Income *

Income Verification Documentation:

In order to receive a scholarship for YMCA Camp Harrison or Camp Thunderbird's Overnight Camp based on income, you must present a current tax return (1040 Tax Form from the IRS) to verify household income. W-2's are NOT an acceptable proof of income. Please send proof to overnightcamps@ymcacharlotte.org

If you have any additional information pertinent for the application, please let us know here.