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Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad

Camp Lightbulb

Camp Lightbulb offers a safe and inclusive overnight summer camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-18, focusing on community, self-discovery, and fun.

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Lightbulb loads successfully and presents itself as a legitimate summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth. The camp is a non-profit organization, founded by Matthew Kaplan, and has been operating for 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in LGBTQ+ youth support. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to campers aged 14-18. Google reviews for Camp Lightbulb are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating from 100+ reviews, frequently praising the inclusive atmosphere, supportive staff, and transformative experiences. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @camplightbulb and a Facebook page 'camplightbulb', both showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad 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
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 301 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 103-161, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial aid may be available, but details are not provided.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad

What ages does Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad accept?
Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Lightbulb - New York City Squad cost?
Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Financial aid may be available, but details are not provided. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad's hours?
Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad 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 Lightbulb - New York City Squad?
Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 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 Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad provide lunch?
Camp Lightbulb - New York City Squad 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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