Thunderhead
Episcopal Center
Summer Camps
CIT / Leadership Camp
June 7–12 | Rising 10th-12th Graders
$125 Flat Rate
Empowering the next generation of leaders through service, faith, and practical skill-building in a wilderness setting. Our Counselor-in-Training program is designed for mature teens ready to move from camper to mentor, fostering resilience and spiritual growth in a supportive community.
Family Camp
June 14–18 | All Ages and Family Configurations
$100 per person · $400 maximum per family
Camperships available.
Deepen your family bond through shared faith and natural wonder. Our Family Camp offers an intentional space for all generations to play, pray, and discover the sacred rhythms of life together against the majestic backdrop of the Black Hills.
Elementary Camp
June 21–25 | Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Community Rate - $150
Sustaining Rate - $300
True Cost Rate - $500
Pay-It-Forward Rate - $650
Camperships available.
Our Elementary Camp is designed for younger explorers to discover the wonders of faith and nature. Through storytelling, creative arts, and gentle outdoor adventure, campers build lasting friendships and a deep sense of belonging in the natural world.
Middle School Camp
June 28–July 3 | Rising 6th-8th Graders
Community Rate - $150
Sustaining Rate - $300
True Cost Rate - $500
Pay-It-Forward Rate - $650
Camperships available.
Our Middle School Camp provides a transformative space for youth to explore their faith and the wonders of nature. Through guided hikes, collaborative workshops, and shared reflections around the fire, campers build lasting bonds and a deeper sense of stewardship.
High School Camp
July 5–10 | Rising 9th-12th Graders
Community Rate - $150
Sustaining Rate - $300
True Cost Rate - $500
Pay-It-Forward Rate - $650
Camperships available.
At Thunderhead, we believe in the power of radical welcome. High School Camp is designed as a sacred space where young adults can explore the intersections of faith, leadership, and ecological stewardship. Through guided workshops and outdoor exploration, campers are invited into a journey of profound discovery and community.
Environmental Camp
July 12–17 | Rising 7th-12th Graders
Community Rate - $150
Sustaining Rate - $300
True Cost Rate - $500
Pay-It-Forward Rate - $650
Camperships available.
Deepen your connection to the Earth in the sacred landscapes of the Black Hills. Our Environmental Camp invites curious minds to explore hands-on ecology, engage in active stewardship, and discover the divine presence revealed through the wonders of creation. Through exploration and restoration, campers build a lasting relationship with the natural world.
Cost & Camperships
Thunderhead Episcopal Center uses a tiered pricing model to balance financial sustainability with our commitment to access and inclusion. Tuition does not cover the full cost of camp; it is one part of a broader funding strategy that also includes diocesan support and individual giving. Tiered pricing allows families to choose a rate that reflects their financial reality while helping sustain camp operations, support staff, and maintain our facilities. Camperships are always available, and no camper is turned away because of cost. This model reflects TEC’s values of shared responsibility, transparency, and hospitality.