QTCamp - Action Camp
QTCamp offers free, inclusive day camps in Charleston, SC, for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 10-17, focusing on community building and creative expression.
▌ Editor's read QTCamp - Action Camp's website (qtcamp.org) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies. It is a day camp, offering free programs for ages 10-17 in Charleston, SC, as stated on their 'About' page. The camp is run by a nonprofit organization, as indicated by the '.org' domain and the mission statement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @qtcamp on Instagram and 'qtcamp' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'QTCamp Charleston' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments praising the safe and welcoming environment. The camp emphasizes community building, creative expression, and empowerment for its participants.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–19
QTCamp - Action Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–19
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Charleston, SC, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Cost is on a sliding scale from $0 to $450 per week. No paperwork is required to access the sliding scale. About 25% of campers attend for free.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about QTCamp - Action Camp
- What ages does QTCamp - Action Camp accept?
- QTCamp - Action Camp is open to children ages 6–19. 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 QTCamp - Action Camp cost?
- QTCamp - Action Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Cost is on a sliding scale from $0 to $450 per week. No paperwork is required to access the sliding scale. About 25% of campers attend for free. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are QTCamp - Action Camp's hours?
- QTCamp - Action Camp runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs QTCamp - Action Camp?
- QTCamp - Action 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 QTCamp - Action Camp provide lunch?
- QTCamp - Action 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.
- How does QTCamp - Action Camp compare to other specialty camps in Charleston?
- QTCamp - Action Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Charleston 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.
Planning guides
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