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Camp Free2Be - Session 1

Tenleytown/Van Ness

Camp Free2Be is a free summer day camp in Washington D.C. for LGBTQ youth and allies aged 13-17, focusing on community building, skill development, and ident...

▌ Editor's read The website https://smyal.org/campfree2be/ loads successfully and provides information about Camp Free2Be. The camp is a free summer day camp for LGBTQ youth and allies aged 13-17, operating in Washington D.C. It is run by SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League), a non-profit organization. The program focuses on community building, skill development, and identity exploration, with activities like arts and crafts, field trips, and workshops. The site mentions that all SMYAL staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, SMYAL has a strong presence in the D.C. area, with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, indicating a positive community reputation. Social media handles include @smyal_dc on Instagram and SMYAL.DC on Facebook. The camp's free nature and targeted support for LGBTQ youth are significant strengths.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Camp Free2Be - Session 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Address: 410 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Camp is free, but a donation is requested. This program is free.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Free2Be - Session 1

What ages does Camp Free2Be - Session 1 accept?
Camp Free2Be - Session 1 is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Free2Be - Session 1 cost?
Camp Free2Be - Session 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Camp is free, but a donation is requested. This program is free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Camp Free2Be - Session 1?
Camp Free2Be - 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 Free2Be - Session 1 provide lunch?
Camp Free2Be - 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.
How does Camp Free2Be - Session 1 compare to other specialty camps in Washington?
Camp Free2Be - Session 1 is one of 13 specialty camps in Washington that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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