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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 11–17

Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1

Camp OUTdoors

Camp OUTdoors is a free, overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth aged 11-18, offering a safe and affirming environment with traditional camp activities and le...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp OUTdoors, hosted by one n ten, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program. It is an overnight camp specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth aged 11-18, offering a free experience. The camp emphasizes a safe and affirming environment, stating that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While a general staff-to-camper ratio isn't explicitly stated for all age groups, it does mention a 1:5 ratio for campers aged 11-13. The camp is run by one n ten, a non-profit organization, indicating a non-profit ownership type. The website lists social media handles for one n ten as @onentenaz on Instagram and onentenaz on Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp OUTdoors' or 'one n ten'. Google reviews for 'one n ten' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with themes highlighting the organization's positive impact on LGBTQ+ youth and the supportive community it fosters.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–17

Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 11–17
  • 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. This program is free.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1

What ages does Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 accept?
Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 is open to children ages 11–17. 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 - Summer Session 1 cost?
Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. All programs of Camp OUTdoors are tuition-free. This program is free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1's hours?
Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 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 - Summer Session 1?
Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 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 - Summer Session 1 provide lunch?
Camp OUTdoors - Summer Session 1 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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