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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 12–17

QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer

QORDS Camp

QORDS is a week-long overnight summer camp in North Carolina for queer and trans youth aged 12-18, focusing on music, arts, and community building.

▌ Editor's read The QORDS website loads successfully and describes an overnight summer camp for queer and trans youth aged 12-18, operating for 18 years. The camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The program focuses on music, arts, and community, with workshops in various instruments, songwriting, and other creative outlets. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid, indicating a commitment to safety. While not accredited by the ACA, the camp emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment. Google reviews for QORDS are overwhelmingly positive, averaging 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, with parents and campers praising the camp's welcoming atmosphere and positive impact on youth. Social media handles include @qords_camp on Instagram and 'QORDS' on Facebook.
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Since 200818+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer 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 theater/music, 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
2008 (18 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Durham, NC, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Cost for 2026 is not yet available. Information from past years is not available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer

What ages does QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer accept?
QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer is open to children ages 12–17. 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 QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer cost?
QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost for 2026 is not yet available. Information from past years is not available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer's hours?
QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer 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 QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer?
QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 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 QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer provide lunch?
QORDS: Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer 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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