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UBC CampOUT!

Gambier Island

UBC CampOUT! is an overnight summer camp on Gambier Island, British Columbia, for queer, trans, two-spirit, and allied youth aged 14-21.

▌ Editor's read UBC CampOUT! is an overnight summer camp for queer, trans, two-spirit, and allied youth aged 14-21, operating since 2009, making 2024 its 15th year. The camp is run by the University of British Columbia and takes place on Gambier Island, British Columbia. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo criminal record checks. The program focuses on leadership development, community building, and outdoor activities in a supportive environment. While there isn't a Google review rating readily available for the camp itself, the program is well-established within the UBC community. Social media handles include @ubccampout on Instagram and ubccampout on Facebook. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 14–21

UBC CampOUT! serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Neville Scarfe Bldg, 2127A – 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
  • Cost notes: CAD. The camp program is free and requires only a $75 commitment fee, which can be waived. Travel reimbursements are available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about UBC CampOUT!

What ages does UBC CampOUT! accept?
UBC CampOUT! is open to children ages 14–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does UBC CampOUT! cost?
UBC CampOUT! doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. The camp program is free and requires only a $75 commitment fee, which can be waived. Travel reimbursements are available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are UBC CampOUT!'s hours?
UBC CampOUT! runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UBC CampOUT!?
UBC CampOUT! is operated by a university program, with 15 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UBC CampOUT! provide lunch?
UBC CampOUT! does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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