Camp OUTdoors
Camp OUTdoors is a free, overnight summer camp for LGBTQ youth aged 11-24, offering a safe and affirming environment for personal growth and community building.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp OUTdoors loads successfully and describes an overnight summer camp for LGBTQ youth aged 11-24. The camp is free for participants and is run by one n ten, a non-profit organization. The program focuses on building community, developing leadership skills, and providing a safe space for LGBTQ youth. The website mentions activities like hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, and workshops. While the specific camp, Camp OUTdoors, does not have a direct Google review presence, the parent organization, one n ten, has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising its supportive environment and positive impact on youth. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the parent organization, one n ten, are @onenten_phx on Instagram and 'onenten' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 11–21
Camp OUTdoors 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 outdoors/nature, 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 11–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1101 N Central Ave Suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
- Phone: (602) 400-2601
- Cost notes: USD. All programs of Camp OUTdoors are tuition-free.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp OUTdoors
- What ages does Camp OUTdoors accept?
- Camp OUTdoors is open to children ages 11–21. 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 Camp OUTdoors cost?
- Camp OUTdoors doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. All programs of Camp OUTdoors are tuition-free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp OUTdoors's hours?
- Camp OUTdoors 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 Camp OUTdoors?
- Camp OUTdoors is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp OUTdoors provide lunch?
- Camp OUTdoors 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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