Adult Summer Camp
A camp experience tailored for adults with developmental disabilities.
Experience fun and engaging week-long overnight sessions at Quest’s Camp Thunderbird, designed exclusively for adults with developmental disabilities.
Thank you for a wonderful 2026 Summer Camp season!
Benefits of Attending Camp
Choose Your Own Adventure
Caregiver Respite
Personalized Support
About Adult Summer Camp
Activities
Adventure, friendship, and fun are at the heart of every Camp Thunderbird experience. Guests choose from a variety of activities that match their interests, creating days filled with new experiences, personal achievement, and memorable moments.
From outdoor adventures and creative projects to social events and group activities, guest have countless opportunities to try new things, connect with others, and enjoy all the excitement camp has to offer. The result is an experience that builds confidence, encourages independence, and creates memories that last a lifetime.
Age-specific programming ensures that all the unique recreational and developmental needs of the participants are met.
Activities may include:
- Sports and games
- Archery
- Swimming and pool time
- Arts and crafts
- Canoeing
- Nature exploration
- Music and drama
- Social activities and special events
Two Vacations in One
A chance for everyone to recharge.
While guests enjoy a week filled with adventure, friendship, and fun, parents and caregivers can take time to relax and recharge. Whether it’s catching up with friends, enjoying a quiet weekend, or taking a well-deserved vacation, families can have peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe, supported, and having an incredible camp experience.
Personalized support every step of the way.
Quest’s Camp Thunderbird typically maintains a 1:4 staff-to-guest ratio, providing attentive care and individualized support while encouraging guests to build confidence and independence. Additional staffing ratios may be considered on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee.
Eligibility and Financial Aid
Program eligibility is based on each individual’s medical and behavioral support needs, as well as our ability to provide safe and appropriate supervision. At this time, Camp Thunderbird is unable to accommodate individuals who require feeding tubes, Foley catheters, dialysis, ventilators, or a tracheostomy, or those whose behaviors may pose a risk of physical harm to themselves or others.
Camperships
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the magic of Camp Thunderbird. Through our Campership program, eligible families may receive partial scholarship assistance to help offset camp costs. Camperships are available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts. Please check back in early 2027 for next year’s application information.
Camp Thunderbird's Goals and Objectives
At Camp Thunderbird, we set goals for our guests during their stay. Below are the goals listed along with how each one will be achieved.
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Goal #1
- To provide an engaging, fun, age and developmentally appropriate recreational experience for adults with developmental disabilities
- Guests will be able to participate in traditional camp activities daily including arts & crafts, music & drama, sports & games, nature, social hour, canoeing, swimming, and archery
- Guests will experience learning opportunities in their activities in areas such as: self-expression, teamwork, motor functions, and socialization
Goal #2
- To provide opportunities for guests to grow and practice independence
- Guests will make choices daily about the activities they participate in
- Guests will be participating in cabin housekeeping, personal hygiene, and mealtime etiquette
Guests will perform activities independently to the extent possible
Goal #3
- To increase guest’s abilities to form positive relationships
- Guests will live in cabins with other individuals where they participate in group activities and get-to-know-you games
- Guests will have the opportunity to participate in 5 activities daily in groups of 10-20 individuals
- Guests will have the opportunity to socialize with all other guests at each evening program
- Guests will experience cultural diversity through living in cabins with a diverse group of individuals as well as working with team members of differing nationalities
Goal #4
- To increase guest’s self-esteem
- Guests will receive positive feedback from staff as warranted
- Guests will receive recognition at weekly guest award ceremonies
- Guests will have the opportunity to try new and be successful at activities that they may not have had the ability to try elsewhere such as canoeing and archery
Goal #5
- To provide respite for guests’ families
- Guest’s families will be able to enjoy their time while knowing their guest is at camp, receiving quality care and attention
Contact Us
For more information on adult offerings at Quest’s Camp Thunderbird, please contact us.
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ACA Accredited
Camp Thunderbird is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which verifies that the camp complies with health, safety and program standards.
We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone regardless of abilities, race, religion, sexual orientation, or income. View our full inclusion statement.
