Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–18 · $150/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–18

ASPYRE Youth Camp

Camp Rockfish and Retreat Center · $150/week

ASPYRE Youth Camp, hosted by the LGBT Center of Raleigh, offers a day camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 13-18, focusing on community, leadersh...

▌ Editor's read The ASPYRE Youth Camp website loads successfully and provides information about a day camp for LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 13-18. The camp is hosted by the LGBT Center of Raleigh, a non-profit organization, and focuses on building community, leadership, and skills. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. The LGBT Center of Raleigh has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 122 reviews, with many reviewers praising its supportive and inclusive environment. Social media handles for the LGBT Center of Raleigh are @lgbtcenterraleigh on Instagram and 'lgbtcenterofraleigh' on Facebook. The camp's program includes workshops, activities, and opportunities for youth to connect with peers and mentors.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

ASPYRE Youth Camp 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
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: 13–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 226 Camp Rockfish Road, Parkton, NC 28371, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $150 for the entire weekend. Sibling discount available (2 for $250). Includes 8 meals, camp shirts, and snacks. Financial aid and scholarships are available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ASPYRE Youth Camp

What ages does ASPYRE Youth Camp accept?
ASPYRE Youth Camp is open to children ages 13–18. 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 ASPYRE Youth Camp cost?
ASPYRE Youth Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ASPYRE Youth Camp's hours?
ASPYRE Youth Camp 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 ASPYRE Youth Camp?
ASPYRE Youth Camp 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 ASPYRE Youth Camp provide lunch?
ASPYRE Youth Camp 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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