Quest's Camp Thunderbird

Want to experience the fun of Camp Thunderbird with the whole family? Family Camp is back, and registration is now open! 🌞 Spend the day enjoying classic camp activities and making memories together, with the option to stick around for dinner and s’mores around the campfire. Join us on August 29th or October 3rd (with additional 2027 dates to be announced).

Learn more about Family Camp and register to attend here: https://questinc.org/family-camp/

We are still cherishing all the memories we made this summer! Meet Gracie-Mai, who was one of our amazing counselors this summer. ⭐ She is from Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, and she shared about her memories with Emily:

“It was wonderful having Emily at camp. When she came back to camp for another session, and I was doing health checks, she was screaming my name to see me. It was so good to see her and her big smile again. She would also come up the path all the time, saying ‘Gracie, Gracie, Gracie.’ I loved getting to know her, and I was always so excited to see her.”

We are missing our counselors so much! Natalia was one of our awesome counselors this summer. ⭐ She is from Popayán, Colombia, and she shared about spending time with Michael:

“This week has been full of wonderful moments, and spending time with Michael has made it even more special. He is always happy, and he constantly makes me laugh with the things he says and does. His joy is contagious, and every moment with him brings a smile to my face. I'm so grateful for all the fun moments we've shared. These are the kinds of memories I know I'll carry with me for the rest of my life.”

Even though summer camp has come to an end, we are still smiling as we think back on all the incredible memories! 🌞 We already miss our amazing camp guests and staff who made this summer so special. Now it’s time to start preparing for next year!

We’re wrapping up the final week of Camp Thunderbird with lots of laughter and camp spirit! Camp guests have been enjoying some friendly competitions to win points for the Thundercup, getting some final swims in the pool, and cheering on friends during the Talent Show. It’s hard to believe camp ends tomorrow. We are so grateful for a summer filled with unforgettable memories! ⭐

This week has already been filled with lots of excitement! 🌞 Camp guests have been getting creative making their own boom boxes in arts and crafts, cooling off with plenty of pool time and enjoying some friendly competition on the frisbee golf course. We are cherishing every moment of this final week!

Meet Beth, another one of our outstanding counselors! She is from London, England, and this is her second summer at Camp Thunderbird. ⭐ Beth recently shared an exciting moment with Joshua this summer:

“It is my second year at camp, and I was with the twins last year. I didn’t get them into the pool for the whole four weeks they were here, which was gutting. It was gutting for their mom as well, but I wanted to make a comeback this year. Joshua got in two days in a row, and fully in on the second day. I am really, really proud of Joshua. He has been doing this for ten years, and he has gotten in every year, but last year it just didn’t happen. But this year it did, and I am really happy and thrilled with it all.”

Nicole and Danielle have been friends for more than 15 years, and now they have a tradition of attending Quest's Camp Thunderbird together. From trying new activities to building meaningful friendships, Camp Thunderbird has provided a space for them to develop confidence, independence and lifelong connections. ⭐

Read more about Nicole and Danielle’s experience at Camp Thunderbird:

Those We Serve - Nicole and Danielle - Quest, Inc. Nicole and Danielle found friendship and confidence at Quest's Camp Thunderbird, a summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities.