Thunderhead Episcopal Center - TEC

Thunderhead Episcopal Center - TEC Thunderhead Episcopal Center (TEC) is the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota's primary camping ministry located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.

(This is the official Thunderhead Camp page of the Diocese of South Dakota.)

This Friday (6/12) is the deadline to register for Family Camp at Thunderhead Episcopal Center! Camp dates are June 14-1...
06/09/2026

This Friday (6/12) is the deadline to register for Family Camp at Thunderhead Episcopal Center! Camp dates are June 14-18. This is great family time and a wonderful way to introduce kids to camp. It is also open to individuals and couples wanting a spiritual retreat in the beautiful Black Hills.

The Rev. Ramona Hayes of St. Paul's, Brookings, is chaplain. By connecting morning devotionals with interactive recreation, campers will explore their unique, spiritual gifts and learn how to actively live out their beliefs. Exploring the camp theme of faith in action, love without limits, campers will explore God’s purpose and call in our lives and practice radical love through scripture, reflection, crafts, music, and games. Plus, lots of campfire time and other outdoor fun.

Cost is $100 per person, with a maximum cost of $400 per family. Financial assistance is always available, and requests are handled with care and confidentiality. Questions? Contact Canon Sierra at [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecB_76HyiCiq0hQO8cN0cxsjAFnRKnnQRrU_52-bgE07XuGA/viewform

Deacon Bonnie Slusher (shown with husband Kim, who built the new grill enclosure and the fire pit they're sitting on) is...
06/02/2026

Deacon Bonnie Slusher (shown with husband Kim, who built the new grill enclosure and the fire pit they're sitting on) is the chaplain for Counselor In Training/Leadership (CIT) Camp. CIT is June 7-12 for rising 10th-12th Graders. "We will map our faith journeys and talk about using our spiritual gifts to bless others by our actions," says Bonnie of All Angels, Spearfish. One of Bonnie's gifts is being fluent in American Sign Language. "In keeping with Faith in Action, my sign language knowledge will come into play through prayer, awareness, music, and call." CIT Camp will empower the next generation of leaders and build practical skills in a wilderness setting. It's for the mature teen who is ready to move into mentorship. Fee is $125 with scholarships available. Get registered today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHRRnnsg2dmfHhEaTOMUoMEXvVfuRi36N8_jCqvN_8mmdZyw/viewform

The first two staff members have arrived to join Camp Director Sierra Gore Kacher at TEC for the summer camping season! ...
06/01/2026

The first two staff members have arrived to join Camp Director Sierra Gore Kacher at TEC for the summer camping season! Ashton Legerski and Priscilla Hagerman got right to work stocking up on provisions. Now they're enjoying the peace and beauty of TEC while they await the arrival of others for staff training. Get registered for camp asap!
https://www.thunderheadec.org/summer-camps

New life at Thunderhead Episcopal Center! The wild strawberries that grow on the grounds are flowering, and baby robins ...
05/26/2026

New life at Thunderhead Episcopal Center! The wild strawberries that grow on the grounds are flowering, and baby robins are hatching. After being closed last summer for camp improvements, a new TEC season begins with Counselor In Training/Leadership Camp on June 7. This is for rising 10th through 12th graders ready to move into mentorship roles at camp and beyond. Deacon Bonnie Slusher of All Angels, Spearfish, is the chaplain for this camp.

Get those camp registrations in - link below - and contact camp director Canon Sierra Gore Kacher with any questions: [email protected] or 618-799-2939.

Faith in Action, Love Without Limits.

https://www.thunderheadec.org/summer-camps

The TEC Committee met this weekend for strategic planning and prepped camp for staff arrival on May 31st. Becky Walker o...
05/23/2026

The TEC Committee met this weekend for strategic planning and prepped camp for staff arrival on May 31st. Becky Walker of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sturgis made new curtains for the cabins, which her husband, Harold—a TEC Committee member—installed. (Their dog Harley supervised.) Counselor In Training/Leadership Camp is June 7-12, followed by Family Camp June 14-18. Get registered at the link below!

https://www.thunderheadec.org/

🍳 We're hiring kitchen staff for summer 2026 — and we need someone good.Thunderhead Episcopal Center is looking for two ...
05/16/2026

🍳 We're hiring kitchen staff for summer 2026 — and we need someone good.
Thunderhead Episcopal Center is looking for two people to run our dining hall this summer in the Black Hills of South Dakota:

Kitchen Director — $5,000 stipend + housing. You'll plan menus, manage food ordering, supervise one assistant, and feed about 20-50 people three times a day across seven weeks of youth camps and family retreats. ServSafe required.

Kitchen Assistant — $3,250 stipend + housing. You'll show up, prep food, wash dishes, and be part of a team doing real work in a beautiful place. Must be 18+. Kitchen experience preferred.

Both positions include a private room in our main lodge. This is a summer job that actually means something.

➡️ Apply: thunderheadec.org/camp-jobs
📧 Questions: [email protected]

This is SuperTent without campers. We'd like to fix that. 🏕️TEC Summer Camps 2026 are open for registration — and we nee...
05/09/2026

This is SuperTent without campers. We'd like to fix that. 🏕️

TEC Summer Camps 2026 are open for registration — and we need YOUR kids there. Six sessions in the Black Hills, starting in less than a month:
🌲 CIT / Leadership Camp — June 7–12 (Rising 10th–12th graders)
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Camp — June 14–18 (All ages & family configurations)
🌟 Elementary Camp — June 21–25 (Rising 3rd–5th graders)
⛺ Middle School Camp — June 28–July 3 (Rising 6th–8th graders)
🔥 High School Camp — July 5–10 (Rising 9th–12th graders)
🌿 Environmental Camp — July 12–17 (Rising 7th–12th graders)
Transportation available. Camperships available. No reason not to come.

Register now → thunderheadec.org/summer-camps

We know our TEC cabin counselors are out there — we just need you to apply! 🏕️Thunderhead Episcopal Center is still look...
05/04/2026

We know our TEC cabin counselors are out there — we just need you to apply! 🏕️

Thunderhead Episcopal Center is still looking for a few great people to join our team this summer. You don't need experience in camping or ministry — you need a love for young people, a willingness to be present, and ideally some tolerance for s'mores.

Staff training starts May 31. The summer runs through mid-July in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Housing and a $3,000 stipend included.

Know someone who'd be perfect? Tag them. Share this. Send up a flare.

Apply at the link in comments or head to thunderheadec.org/camp-jobs 👇

04/20/2026

TEC Sunday, April 19 at Thunderhead Episcopal Center. Get ready to CAMP this summer!
www.thunderheadec.org

Thirty folks attended TEC Sunday worship this afternoon at the chapel at Thunderhead Episcopal Center. The sun was shin...
04/20/2026

Thirty folks attended TEC Sunday worship this afternoon at the chapel at Thunderhead Episcopal Center. The sun was shining, camp looked great, and the Spirit was strong! Hope your TEC Sunday was great, too!

Check out the new TEC website to register for camp or to apply for a camp counselor or other position. Come to camp! https://www.thunderheadec.org/summer-camps

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21978 Highway 85 S
Lead, SD
57754

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