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Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend

Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend

Camp Blue Skies provides enriching weekend and week-long overnight camp experiences for adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on social, recreatio...

▌ Editor's read Camp Blue Skies is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 by Amy and Dick Rankin, making it 16 years old. It offers weekend and week-long overnight camps specifically for adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on social, recreational, and life skills. The website states that all volunteers undergo background checks and training, ensuring a safe environment. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes a high volunteer-to-camper ratio, often 1:1 or 1:2, to provide personalized attention. Google reviews for 'Camp Blue Skies' (general, as specific 'South Carolina - Weekend' reviews are not distinct) show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with reviewers praising the positive impact on campers and the dedication of staff and volunteers. The camp operates in various locations, including South Carolina, and provides a crucial service for its target demographic.
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Since 201016+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Age 21

Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend 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 specialty, 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
2010 (16 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 21–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2820 Selwyn Ave., Box 767, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost is not mentioned on the website. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend

What ages does Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend accept?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend is open to children age 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 Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend cost?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is not mentioned on the website. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend's hours?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend 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 Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 16 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 Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend provide lunch?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend 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 Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend compare to other specialty camps in Charlotte?
Camp Blue Skies - South Carolina - Weekend is one of 14 specialty camps in Charlotte 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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